# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001667919
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**Filing Date:** 2026-4
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000940400-26-014335

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: NPORT-P

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260228

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260423

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260423

**PERIOD START**: 20260531

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001667919

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

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** NPORT-P
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23147
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26888210

**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 U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - May (Series ID: S000088213)

| Class ID   | Class Name                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000254277 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - May | MAYM            |

## Nport-Ex

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - January (JANM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 376527 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $376527 |
|  | (Cost $376,527) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 376527 |
|  | (Cost $376,527) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.1%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 466 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $31967134 | $6.90 | 01/15/27 | 31357942 |
|  | (Cost $31,597,810) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 466 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 31967134 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 691.64 | 01/15/27 | 1912641 |
|  | (Cost $1,845,256) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 33270583 |
|  | (Cost $33,443,066) | (Cost $33,443,066) | (Cost $33,443,066) | (Cost $33,443,066) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.6)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (466) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (31967134)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 740.08 | 01/15/27 | (1177293)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,394,441) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (466) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (31967134)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 375.23 | 01/15/27 | (151739)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $131,072) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (1329032)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,525,513) | (Premiums received $1,525,513) | (Premiums received $1,525,513) | (Premiums received $1,525,513) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (30165)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $32287913 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $376527 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $376527 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33270583 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33270583 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $33647110 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $376527 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33270583 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1329032)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(1329032)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - February (FEBM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 499700 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $499700 |
|  | (Cost $499,700) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 499700 |
|  | (Cost $499,700) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.8%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 633 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $43423167 | $6.87 | 02/19/27 | 42625815 |
|  | (Cost $42,800,829) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 633 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 43423167 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 689.41 | 02/19/27 | 2656650 |
|  | (Cost $2,662,434) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 45282465 |
|  | (Cost $45,463,263) | (Cost $45,463,263) | (Cost $45,463,263) | (Cost $45,463,263) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (633) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (43423167)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 737.69 | 02/19/27 | (1917408)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,118,900) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (633) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (43423167)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 363.47 | 02/19/27 | (211953)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $180,829) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (2129361)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,299,729) | (Premiums received $2,299,729) | (Premiums received $2,299,729) | (Premiums received $2,299,729) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (28532)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $43624272 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $499700 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $499700 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45282465 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45282465 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $45782165 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $499700 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45282465 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2129361)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(2129361)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March (MARM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 367382 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $367382 |
|  | (Cost $367,382) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.3%** | 367382 |
|  | (Cost $367,382) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 113.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 113.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 113.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 113.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1890 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $129652110 | $5.62 | 03/20/26 | 128328713 |
|  | (Cost $104,833,895) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1890 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 129652110 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 563.96 | 03/20/26 | 70365 |
|  | (Cost $6,184,070) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 128399078 |
|  | (Cost $111,017,965) | (Cost $111,017,965) | (Cost $111,017,965) | (Cost $111,017,965) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.7)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (13.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (13.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (13.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (13.7)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1890) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (129652110)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 604.47 | 03/20/26 | (15571124)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,647,811) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (72521)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $113122815 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $367382 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $367382 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 128399078 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 128399078 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $128766460 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $367382 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $128399078 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(15571124)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(15571124)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April (APXM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34476 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $34476 |
|  | (Cost $34,476) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.4%** | 34476 |
|  | (Cost $34,476) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 121.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 121.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 121.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 121.8%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 168 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $11524632 | $5.24 | 04/17/26 | 11411714 |
|  | (Cost $9,980,854) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.2%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.2%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.2%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.2%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 168 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 11524632 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 526.39 | 04/17/26 | 16024 |
|  | (Cost $391,910) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 11427738 |
|  | (Cost $10,372,764) | (Cost $10,372,764) | (Cost $10,372,764) | (Cost $10,372,764) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.3)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (22.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (22.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (22.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (22.3)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (168) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (11524632)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 564.52 | 04/17/26 | (2093228)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,186,405) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (5117)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $9363869 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $34476 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34476 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11427738 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11427738 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11462214 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34476 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $11427738 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2093228)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(2093228)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - May (MAYM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 6.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 6.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 6.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1003484 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1003484 |
|  | (Cost $1,003,484) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 6.2%** | 1003484 |
|  | (Cost $1,003,484) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.6%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 108.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.9%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 260 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $17835740 | $5.92 | 05/15/26 | 17644965 |
|  | (Cost $15,731,894) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 260 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 17835740 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 594.18 | 05/15/26 | 112863 |
|  | (Cost $899,543) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 17757828 |
|  | (Cost $16,631,437) | (Cost $16,631,437) | (Cost $16,631,437) | (Cost $16,631,437) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.0)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (10.0)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.0)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.0)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.0)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (260) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (17835740)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 635.91 | 05/15/26 | (1615741)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $658,799) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (5.8)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (5.8)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (5.8)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (5.8)%** | (939308)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $16206263 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1003484 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1003484 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17757828 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17757828 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $18761312 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1003484 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17757828 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1615741)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(1615741)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - June (JUNM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 376805 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $376805 |
|  | (Cost $376,805) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.6%** | 376805 |
|  | (Cost $376,805) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.2%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 109.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.1%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1041 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $71411559 | $5.92 | 06/18/26 | 70473722 |
|  | (Cost $61,253,540) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1041 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 71411559 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 594.26 | 06/18/26 | 698303 |
|  | (Cost $3,374,243) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 71172025 |
|  | (Cost $64,627,783) | (Cost $64,627,783) | (Cost $64,627,783) | (Cost $64,627,783) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.7)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (10.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.7)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1041) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (71411559)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 635.88 | 06/18/26 | (6891368)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,007,307) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1041) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (71411559)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 198.91 | 06/18/26 | (13512)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $84,355) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (6904880)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,091,662) | (Premiums received $3,091,662) | (Premiums received $3,091,662) | (Premiums received $3,091,662) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (38960)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $64604990 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $376805 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $376805 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 71172025 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 71172025 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $71548830 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $376805 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $71172025 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(6904880)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(6904880)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - July (JULM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 150348 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $150348 |
|  | (Cost $150,348) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.6%** | 150348 |
|  | (Cost $150,348) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 104.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.1%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 377 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $25861823 | $6.26 | 07/17/26 | 25507526 |
|  | (Cost $23,482,104) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 377 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 25861823 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 627.56 | 07/17/26 | 469715 |
|  | (Cost $1,259,203) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 25977241 |
|  | (Cost $24,741,307) | (Cost $24,741,307) | (Cost $24,741,307) | (Cost $24,741,307) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (377) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (25861823)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 671.51 | 07/17/26 | (1607170)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $985,469) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (377) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (25861823)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 210.24 | 07/17/26 | (3453)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $50,405) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (1610623)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,035,874) | (Premiums received $1,035,874) | (Premiums received $1,035,874) | (Premiums received $1,035,874) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (15554)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $24501412 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $150348 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $150348 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25977241 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25977241 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26127589 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $150348 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25977241 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1610623)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(1610623)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - August (AUGM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 102.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.2%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 517 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $35465683 | $6.41 | 08/21/26 | $34985401 |
|  | (Cost $32,844,965) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 2.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 517 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 35465683 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 643.42 | 08/21/26 | 920239 |
|  | (Cost $1,707,933) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 35905640 |
|  | (Cost $34,552,898) | (Cost $34,552,898) | (Cost $34,552,898) | (Cost $34,552,898) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (5.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.5)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (517) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (35465683)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 688.48 | 08/21/26 | (1889563)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,348,491) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (517) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (35465683)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 257.38 | 08/21/26 | (22515)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $78,499) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (1912078)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,426,990) | (Premiums received $1,426,990) | (Premiums received $1,426,990) | (Premiums received $1,426,990) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.7%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.7%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.7%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.7%** | 225808 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $34219370 |

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35905640 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35905640 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1912078)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(1912078)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - September (SEPM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 238980 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $238980 |
|  | (Cost $238,980) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 238980 |
|  | (Cost $238,980) |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 99.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.8%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 473 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $32447327 | $6.62 | 09/18/26 | 31921890 |
|  | (Cost $30,960,229) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 473 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 32447327 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 663.68 | 09/18/26 | 1174691 |
|  | (Cost $1,609,718) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 33096581 |
|  | (Cost $32,569,947) | (Cost $32,569,947) | (Cost $32,569,947) | (Cost $32,569,947) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (4.0)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.0)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.0)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.0)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (473) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (32447327)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 710.16 | 09/18/26 | (1263837)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,328,711) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (473) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (32447327)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 349.44 | 09/18/26 | (76309)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $98,242) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (1340146)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,426,953) | (Premiums received $1,426,953) | (Premiums received $1,426,953) | (Premiums received $1,426,953) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (19983)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $31975432 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $238980 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $238980 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33096581 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33096581 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $33335561 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $238980 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33096581 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1340146)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(1340146)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - October (OCTM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 237965 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $237965 |
|  | (Cost $237,965) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 237965 |
|  | (Cost $237,965) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 100.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.0%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 450 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $30869550 | $6.62 | 10/16/26 | 30372975 |
|  | (Cost $29,466,602) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 450 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 30869550 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 664.37 | 10/16/26 | 1209425 |
|  | (Cost $1,670,780) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 31582400 |
|  | (Cost $31,137,382) | (Cost $31,137,382) | (Cost $31,137,382) | (Cost $31,137,382) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.7)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (450) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (30869550)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 710.90 | 10/16/26 | (1348065)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,435,932) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (450) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (30869550)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 373.85 | 10/16/26 | (92304)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $112,747) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (1440369)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,548,679) | (Premiums received $1,548,679) | (Premiums received $1,548,679) | (Premiums received $1,548,679) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (19288)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $30360708 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $237965 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $237965 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31582400 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31582400 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31820365 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $237965 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31582400 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1440369)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(1440369)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - November (NOVM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 245232 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $245232 |
|  | (Cost $245,232) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.9%** | 245232 |
|  | (Cost $245,232) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 100.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.8%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 407 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $27919793 | $6.57 | 11/20/26 | 27480705 |
|  | (Cost $26,652,569) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.2%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.2%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.2%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.2%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 407 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 27919793 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 659.01 | 11/20/26 | 1130870 |
|  | (Cost $1,541,741) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 28611575 |
|  | (Cost $28,194,310) | (Cost $28,194,310) | (Cost $28,194,310) | (Cost $28,194,310) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (5.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.7)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (407) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (27919793)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 705.16 | 11/20/26 | (1546803)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,516,320) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (407) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (27919793)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 277.12 | 11/20/26 | (41844)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $45,556) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (1588647)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,561,876) | (Premiums received $1,561,876) | (Premiums received $1,561,876) | (Premiums received $1,561,876) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (17006)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $27251154 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $245232 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $245232 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28611575 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28611575 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28856807 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $245232 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28611575 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1588647)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(1588647)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - December (DECM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 523042 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $523042 |
|  | (Cost $523,042) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.0%** | 523042 |
|  | (Cost $523,042) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 770 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $52821230 | $6.79 | 12/18/26 | 51830132 |
|  | (Cost $51,665,584) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 770 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 52821230 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 680.57 | 12/18/26 | 2785598 |
|  | (Cost $2,901,276) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 54615730 |
|  | (Cost $54,566,860) | (Cost $54,566,860) | (Cost $54,566,860) | (Cost $54,566,860) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (770) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (52821230)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 728.23 | 12/18/26 | (2157340)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,441,179) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (770) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (52821230)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 336.21 | 12/18/26 | (172133)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $139,110) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (2329473)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,580,289) | (Premiums received $2,580,289) | (Premiums received $2,580,289) | (Premiums received $2,580,289) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (31440)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $52777859 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $523042 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $523042 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 54615730 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 54615730 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $55138772 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $523042 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $54615730 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2329473)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(2329473)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF (SQMX)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 202262 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $202262 |
|  | (Cost $202,262) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 202262 |
|  | (Cost $202,262) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 99.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 99.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 99.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 99.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 99.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 99.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 256 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $17561344 | $6.81 | 03/20/26 | 17351695 |
|  | (Cost $17,186,457) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.3%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 256 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 17561344 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 680.59 | 03/20/26 | 223012 |
|  | (Cost $498,500) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 17574707 |
|  | (Cost $17,684,957) | (Cost $17,684,957) | (Cost $17,684,957) | (Cost $17,684,957) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (0.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (0.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (0.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (0.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (0.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (0.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (0.4)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (256) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (17561344)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 701.01 | 03/20/26 | (77202)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $306,364) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (256) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (17561344)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 608.58 | 03/20/26 | (24724)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $108,596) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (101926)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $414,960) | (Premiums received $414,960) | (Premiums received $414,960) | (Premiums received $414,960) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (10666)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $17664377 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $202262 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $202262 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17574707 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17574707 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17776969 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $202262 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17574707 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<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>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(101926)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(101926)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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**FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF (BUFH)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 121006 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - January (b) | $4007332 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 131399 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - February (b) | 4022780 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 120895 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - March (b) | 4018550 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 128572 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - April (b) | 4015946 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 124053 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - May (b) | 4022443 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 116517 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - June (b) | 4014593 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 118807 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - July (b) | 4017494 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 117234 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - August (b) | 4011490 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 125320 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - September (b) | 4007182 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 122112 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - October (b) | 4007008 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 121263 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - November (b) | 4005050 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 121374 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - December (b) | 4000730 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 48150598 |
|  | (Cost $47,845,107) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6296 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 3.55% (c) | 6296 |
|  | (Cost $6,296) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 48156894 |
|  | (Cost $47,851,403) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (3368)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $48153526 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Represents investments in affiliated funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Non-income producing security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Rate shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded Funds\* | $48150598 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48150598 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 6296 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6296 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $48156894 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48156894 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

------

**FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF (BUFH)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**Affiliated Transactions**

Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds at February 28, 2026, and for the fiscal year-to-date period (June 24, 2025 (commencement of investment operations) to February 28, 2026) are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>2/28/2026<br>| Value at <br>6/24/2025<br>| Purchases | Sales | Change in <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>| Realized <br>Gain <br>(Loss)<br>| Value at <br>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - January<br>| 121006 | $— | $4668017 | $(702630)<br>| $21789 | $20156 | $4007332 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - February<br>| 131399 |  | 4668051 | (700017)<br>| 34640 | 20106 | 4022780 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - March<br>| 120895 |  | 4670965 | (696389)<br>| 27815 | 16159 | 4018550 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - April<br>| 128572 |  | 4669451 | (695783)<br>| 28066 | 14212 | 4015946 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - May<br>| 124053 |  | 4673148 | (697223)<br>| 30167 | 16351 | 4022443 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - June<br>| 116517 |  | 4666925 | (696333)<br>| 27724 | 16277 | 4014593 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - July<br>| 118807 |  | 4672350 | (698452)<br>| 26478 | 17118 | 4017494 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - August<br>| 117234 |  | 4670556 | (698765)<br>| 22733 | 16966 | 4011490 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - September<br>| 125320 |  | 4668843 | (699054)<br>| 20491 | 16902 | 4007182 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - October<br>| 122112 |  | 4670897 | (704190)<br>| 20406 | 19895 | 4007008 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - November<br>| 121263 |  | 4668038 | (712808)<br>| 25857 | 23963 | 4005050 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer <br> ETF - December<br>| 121374 |  | 4666343 | (706205)<br>| 19325 | 21267 | 4000730 |  |
|  |  | $— | $56033584 | $(8407849)<br>| $305491 | $219372 | $48150598 | $— |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Additional Information**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

**Valuation Inputs**

The Funds are 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.

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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 VIII

- **b. Investment Company Act file number:** 811-23147

- **c. CIK number of Registrant:** 0001667919

- **d. LEI of Registrant:** 549300NT36PJKGP5Y765

- **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 U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - May

- **b. EDGAR series identifier (if any):** S000088213

- **c. LEI of Series:** 254900OEWA4MOHAAON36

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

- **a. Date of fiscal year-end:** 2026-05-31

- **b. Date as of which information is reported:** 2026-02-28

**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:** $18761410.36

**Total Liabilities:** $2555426.85

**Net Assets:** $16205983.51

**Monthly Return Information**

| Class               | Month 1 Return (%)   | Month 2 Return (%)   | Month 3 Return (%)   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Class ID C000254277 | 0.53%                | 0.37%                | 0.28%                |

**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  | $0.00                    | $0.00                                      |

**Designated Index Information**

- **Index Name:** S&P 500

- **Index Identifier:** SPX US

### 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   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.                | STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST                 | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 529900RLNSGA90UPEH54 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |       130 | NC      | $56431.70     | 0.35%             |  |  |  | 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        |   1003484 | PA      | $1003484.19   | 6.19%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.                | STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST                 | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 529900RLNSGA90UPEH54 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |       104 | NC      | $45145.36     | 0.28%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.                | STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST                 | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 529900RLNSGA90UPEH54 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |        26 | NC      | $11286.34     | 0.07%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.                | STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST                 | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 529900RLNSGA90UPEH54 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |      -104 | NC      | $-646296.56   | -3.99%            |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.                | STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST                 | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 529900RLNSGA90UPEH54 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |      -104 | NC      | $-646296.56   | -3.99%            |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.                | STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST                 | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 529900RLNSGA90UPEH54 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |       -52 | NC      | $-323148.28   | -1.99%            |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.                | STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST                 | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 529900RLNSGA90UPEH54 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |       195 | NC      | $13233723.75  | 81.66%            |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.                | STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST                 | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 529900RLNSGA90UPEH54 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |        26 | NC      | $1764496.50   | 10.89%            |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.                | STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST                 | CUSIP: 000000000<br>LEI: 529900RLNSGA90UPEH54 | N/A              | DE               | CORP              | US        |        39 | NC      | $2646744.75   | 16.33%            |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |

### Signature

**Date Signed:** 2026-04-23

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

**Signature:** Derek Maltbie

**Name of Signer:** Derek Maltbie

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