# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001329377
**File Stem:** 0000940400-26-021760
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 14254
**Document Hash:** 5f3bfdba62984e062e12f989fec8b15d
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000940400-26-021760.hdr.sgml**: 20260528

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000940400-26-021760

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: NPORT-P

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260528

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260528

**PERIOD START**: 20261231

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001329377

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** NPORT-P
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-21774
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261032148

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
- **CITY:** WHEATON
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60187
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 630-765-8000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
- **CITY:** WHEATON
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60187

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Income ETF (Series ID: S000093293)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000261458 | FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Income ETF | ACYN            |

## Nport-Ex

**FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Income ETF (ACYN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 94.9%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 94.9%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 94.9%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 94.9%** |
| $29110000 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 04/30/26 | $29025003 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29195000 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 05/28/26 | 29027095 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34300000 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 06/30/26 | 33992029 |
|  | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | 92044127 |
|  | (Cost $92,045,704) | (Cost $92,045,704) |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 17.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 17.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 17.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16460267 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.53% (b) | 16460267 |
|  | (Cost $16,460,267) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 111.9%** | 108504394 |
|  | (Cost $108,505,971) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (11.9)%** | (11536278)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $96968116 |

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**TOTAL RETURN SWAPS**

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| | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Counterparty** | **Reference** <br>**Instrument**<br>| **Fund** <br>**Pays**<br>| **Fund Receives** | **Termination** <br>**Date**<br>| **Periodic** <br>**Payment** <br>**Frequency**<br>| **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Upfront** <br>**Payments** <br>**Paid/** <br>**(Received)**<br>| **Market** <br>**Value**<br>| **Unrealized** <br>**Appreciation/** <br>**(Depreciation)**<br>|
| BNP | Lowest of three Equity <br> returns on S&P 500 <br> Index, Russell 2000 <br> Index, and NASDAQ-<br> 100 Index<br>| SOFR | Return from a basket of <br> components with <br> annualized coupon <br> premiums from 10.60% <br> to 12.36% and maturity <br> dates ranging from <br> 4/1/27 to 3/15/28. (c)<br>| Perpetual | Monthly | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26475440 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(93577)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(205726)<br>| $(112149)<br>|
| CITI | Lowest of three Equity <br> returns on S&P 500 <br> Index, Russell 2000 <br> Index, and NASDAQ-<br> 100 Index<br>| SOFR | Return from a basket of <br> components with <br> annualized coupon <br> premiums from 10.60% <br> to 13.00% and maturity <br> dates ranging from <br> 4/1/27 to 3/15/28. (c)<br>| Perpetual | Monthly | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26475440 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (215097)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (182071)<br>| 33026 |
| JPM | Lowest of three Equity <br> returns on S&P 500 <br> Index, Russell 2000 <br> Index, and NASDAQ-<br> 100 Index<br>| SOFR | Return from a basket of <br> components with <br> annualized coupon <br> premiums from 12.08% <br> to 14.64% and maturity <br> dates ranging from <br> 4/1/27 to 3/15/28. (c)<br>| Perpetual | Monthly | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43369088 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 332484 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 390617 | 58133 |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23810 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2820 | $(20990)<br>|

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Zero coupon security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Rate shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The components of the swap are subject to mandatory prepayment. As a result, the actual
 remaining maturity of the components of the swap may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: | Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: |
| BNP | – BNP Paribas |
| CITI | – Citibank N.A. |
| JPM | – JPMorgan Chase and Co. |
| SOFR | – Secured Overnight Financing Rate |

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**FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Income ETF (ACYN)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**Valuation Inputs**

The Fund is subject to fair value accounting standards that define fair value, establish the framework for measuring fair value and provide a three-level hierarchy for fair valuation based upon the inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 1 – Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 2 – Level 2 inputs are observable inputs, either directly or indirectly. (Quoted prices for similar investments, valuations based on interest rates and yield curves, or valuations derived from observable market data.)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 3 – Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs that may reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the investment.

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2026 is as follows:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | &nbsp;&nbsp; $92044127 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $92044127 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16460267 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16460267 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; 108504394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16460267 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 92044127 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| OTC Total Return Swaps on Indices | &nbsp;&nbsp; 208546 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 208546 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $108712940 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16460267 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $92252673 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| OTC Total Return Swaps on Indices | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(205726)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(205726)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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## Form NPORT-P: Monthly Portfolio Investments Report

### NPORT-P: Part A: General Information

**Item A.1. Information about the Registrant.**

- **a. Name of Registrant:** First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund

- **b. Investment Company Act file number:** 811-21774

- **c. CIK number of Registrant:** 0001329377

- **d. LEI of Registrant:** 549300MZB4XDLRWOC672

- **e. Address and telephone number of Registrant.**

  - **Street Address 1:** 120 East Liberty Drive

  - **City:** Wheaton

  - **State:** IL

  - **Foreign country:** US

  - **Zip / Postal Code:** 60187

  - **Telephone number:** 630-765-8000

**Item A.2. Information about the Series.**

- **a. Name of Series:** FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Income ETF

- **b. EDGAR series identifier (if any):** S000093293

- **c. LEI of Series:** 254900DNMC0RPODEUV30

**Item A.3. Reporting period.**

- **a. Date of fiscal year-end:** 2026-12-31

- **b. Date as of which information is reported:** 2026-03-31

**Item A.4. Final filing**

Does the Fund anticipate that this will be its final filing on Form N-PORT? **No**

### Fund Information

**Total Assets:** $131382329.72

**Total Liabilities:** $34525196.41

**Net Assets:** $96857133.31

**Cash Not Reported:** $151547.05

**Currency Risk Metrics (dv01):**

- 

**Credit Spread Risk - Investment Grade (dv01):**

- **3-Month:** 0.00000000 | **1-Year:** 0.00000000 | **5-Year:** 0.00000000 | **10-Year:** 0.00000000 | **30-Year:** 0.00000000

**Credit Spread Risk - Non-Investment Grade (dv01):**

- **3-Month:** 0.00000000 | **1-Year:** 0.00000000 | **5-Year:** 0.00000000 | **10-Year:** 0.00000000 | **30-Year:** 0.00000000

**Monthly Return Information**

| Class               | Month 1 Return (%)   | Month 2 Return (%)   | Month 3 Return (%)   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Class ID C000261458 |  | 0.20%                | 0.70%                |

**Monthly Gains & Losses**

| Period   | Net Realized Gain/Loss   | Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Month 1  | $0.00                    | $0.00                                      |
| Month 2  | $0.00                    | $0.00                                      |
| Month 3  | $0.27                    | $-1577.38                                  |

**Designated Index Information**

- **Index Name:** Russell 2000 Index

- **Index Identifier:** RTY Index

### Schedule of Portfolio Investments

| Name                                      | Title                                               | Identifiers                                   | Payoff Profile   | Asset Category   | Issuer Category   | Country   |   Balance | Units   | Value (USD)   | % of Net Assets   | Maturity Date   | Coupon Type   | Annualized Rate (%)   | Restricted?   |   Fair Value Level | Lending Status   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|
| United States Treasury Bills              | B 0 06/30/26                                        | CUSIP: 912797UC9<br>LEI: 254900HROIFWPRGM1V77 | Long             | DBT              | UST               | US        |  34300000 | PA      | $33992028.88  | 35.10%            | 2026-06-30      | None          | 0.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Funds  | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Funds SH BEN INT | CUSIP: 262006208<br>LEI: 549300F7IDB6WRO7VJ11 | Long             | STIV             | RF                | US        |  16460267 | NS      | $16460267.24  | 16.99%            |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION            | TRS ACYN AUTOCALL INDEX                             | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: E57ODZWZ7FF32TWEFA76 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |         1 | NC      | $-182071.34   | -0.19%            |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | TRS ACYN AUTOCALL INDEX                             | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 7H6GLXDRUGQFU57RNE97 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |         1 | NC      | $390617.14    | 0.40%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| United States Treasury Bills              | B 0 05/28/26                                        | CUSIP: 912797SW8<br>LEI: 254900HROIFWPRGM1V77 | Long             | DBT              | UST               | US        |  29195000 | PA      | $29027095.47  | 29.97%            | 2026-05-28      | None          | 0.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| BNP PARIBAS                               | TRS ACYN AUTOCALL INDEX                             | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: R0MUWSFPU8MPRO8K5P83 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | FR        |         1 | NC      | $-205725.82   | -0.21%            |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| United States Treasury Bills              | B 0 04/30/26                                        | CUSIP: 912797SN8<br>LEI: 254900HROIFWPRGM1V77 | Long             | DBT              | UST               | US        |  29110000 | PA      | $29025002.58  | 29.97%            | 2026-04-30      | None          | 0.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |

### Signature

**Date Signed:** 2026-05-27

**Name of Applicant:** First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund

**Signature:** Derek Maltbie

**Name of Signer:** Derek Maltbie

**Title:** Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer