# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001552740
**File Stem:** 0001445546-25-003878
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
**Character Count:** 436200
**Document Hash:** 43d57ab03ac38df416cd422302fc9414
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001445546-25-003878.hdr.sgml**: 20250605

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001445546-25-003878

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: N-CSRS

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 29

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250605

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250605

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20250605

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VI
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001552740

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-CSRS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-22717
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251026908

**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

### First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (Series ID: S000038244)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000117913 | First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | TDIV            |

### Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (Series ID: S000038245)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000117914 | Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | MDIV            |

### First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (Series ID: S000041989)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000130399 | First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | FID             |

### First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (Series ID: S000043486)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000134868 | First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | RDVY            |

### First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (Series ID: S000044209)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000137472 | First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | AIRR            |

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (Series ID: S000044210)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000137473 | First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | DDIV            |

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (Series ID: S000044369)

| Class ID   | Class Name                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000138164 | First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | FV              |

### First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (Series ID: S000046116)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000144324 | First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF | IFV             |

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (Series ID: S000051669)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000162607 | First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF | FVC             |

### First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (Series ID: S000059604)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000195212 | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | SDVY            |

### First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (Series ID: S000061213)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000198271 | First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | LEGR            |

### First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (Series ID: S000061316)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000198496 | First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | ROBT            |

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF (Series ID: S000062933)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000203940 | First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF | DVOL            |

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (Series ID: S000062934)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000203941 | First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | DVLU            |

### First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (Series ID: S000070281)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000223561 | First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF | FICS            |

### First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (Series ID: S000085477)

| Class ID   | Class Name                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000250760 | First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF | EMOT            |

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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#### FORM N-CSR

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#### CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number

811-22717

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400

Wheaton, IL 60187

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

W. Scott Jardine, Esq.

First Trust Portfolios L.P.

120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400

Wheaton, IL 60187

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(630) 765-8000

Date of fiscal year end:

September 30

Date of reporting period:

March 31, 2025

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

The information presented in this Form N-CSR relates solely to the fund(s) for which a report is included in Item 1 below, each a series of the Registrant.

 **Item 1. Reports to Shareholders.**

(a) Following is a copy of the semi-annual reports transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act.

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### First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund

#### TDIV \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/TDIV. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | $240.50%<sup>(1)</sup> |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$2662125813 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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|:---|:---|
| International Business Machines Corp. | 8.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 8.1% |
| Texas Instruments, Inc. | 7.4% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Oracle Corp. | 6.3% |
| QUALCOMM, Inc. | 4.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR | 4.0% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Verizon Communications, Inc. | 2.3% |
| AT&T, Inc. | 2.2% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832188.jpg)

Any amount shown as 0.0% represents less than 0.1%.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/TDIV to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq<sup>®</sup> and Nasdaq Technology Dividend<sup>TM</sup> Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations") and are licensed for use by First Trust. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.

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### Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund

#### MDIV \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MDIV. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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|:---|
| **Fund** |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund$24<sup>(1)</sup>0.48%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Excludes any Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. <br> <sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$451753223 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;123 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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|:---|:---|
| First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF | 20.0% |
| Rayonier, Inc. | 1.6% |
| PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | 1.6% |
| AGNC Investment Corp. | 1.5% |
| Icahn Enterprises, L.P. | 1.5% |
| Western Midstream Partners, L.P. | 1.4% |
| USA Compression Partners, L.P. | 1.3% |
| Black Stone Minerals, L.P. | 1.2% |
| Kimbell Royalty Partners, L.P. | 1.2% |
| Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. | 1.1% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832524.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MDIV to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

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### First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF

#### FID \| Nasdaq, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FID. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | $300.60%<sup>(1)</sup> |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$87469157 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;47% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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|:---|:---|
| APA Group | 2.3% |
| TELUS Corp. | 2.0% |
| Bouygues S.A. | 2.0% |
| Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd. | 1.9% |
| Sino Land Co., Ltd. | 1.9% |
| Far East Horizon Ltd. | 1.8% |
| Enel S.p.A. | 1.8% |
| Legal & General Group PLC | 1.8% |
| CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | 1.7% |
| EDP S.A. | 1.7% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832566.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FID to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### OTHER INFORMATION
S&P International Dividend Aristocrats Index ("Index") is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC or its affiliates ("SPDJI") and has been licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust"). S&P<sup>®</sup> is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones<sup>®</sup> is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by First Trust. The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P or their respective affiliates and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Index.

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### First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF

#### RDVY \| Nasdaq, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/RDVY. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | $230.47%<sup>(1)</sup> |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$13372369656 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;77 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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|:---|:---|
| Unum Group | 2.5% |
| Visa, Inc., Class A | 2.4% |
| Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp. | 2.3% |
| eBay, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 2.2% |
| Hartford Insurance Group (The), Inc. | 2.2% |
| Snap-on, Inc. | 2.2% |
| Chubb Ltd. | 2.2% |
| Aflac, Inc. | 2.2% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | 2.1% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832692.jpg)

Any amount shown as 0.0% represents less than 0.1%.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/RDVY to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF

#### FV \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FV. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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| |
|:---|
| **Fund** |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF$15<sup>(1)</sup>0.30%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Excludes any Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. <br> <sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$3482025342 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;42% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 21.1% |
| First Trust Financials AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 20.2% |
| First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 20.1% |
| First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund | 19.4% |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund | 19.2% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FV to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF

#### DDIV \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DDIV. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | $310.60%<sup>(1)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$73707463 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;51 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;73% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Antero Midstream Corp. | 5.9% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | 4.1% |
| Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | 4.0% |
| Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | 3.9% |
| Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 3.8% |
| Regency Centers Corp. | 3.8% |
| ONEOK, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Williams (The) Cos., Inc. | 3.4% |
| International Paper Co. | 3.2% |
| Popular, Inc. | 2.7% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832146.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DDIV to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF

#### AIRR \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/AIRR. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF | $330.70%<sup>(1)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$3112157451 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;54 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | 3.6% |
| RBC Bearings, Inc. | 3.6% |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Kirby Corp. | 3.3% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | 3.3% |
| Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | 3.2% |
| Core & Main, Inc., Class A | 3.2% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Dycom Industries, Inc. | 3.0% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. | 3.0% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832062.jpg)

Any amount shown as 0.0% represents less than 0.1%.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/AIRR to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### OTHER INFORMATION
Richard Bernstein Advisors and Richard Bernstein Advisors American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> Index ("Index") are trademarks and trade names of Richard Bernstein Advisors ("RBA"). The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by RBA and RBA makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of trading in the Fund. RBA's only relationship to First Trust is the licensing of certain trademarks and trade names of RBA and of the Index, which is determined and composed by RBA without regard to First Trust or the Fund. RBA has no obligation to take the needs of First Trust or the owners of the Fund into consideration in determining or composing the Index. RBA is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the Fund to be listed or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Fund is to be converted into cash. RBA has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF

#### IFV \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/IFV. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

---

| |
|:---|
| **Fund** |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF$15<sup>(1)</sup>0.30%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Excludes any Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. <br> <sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$107013833 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;59% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 21.2% |
| First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> ETF | 20.2% |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 19.7% |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 19.4% |
| First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 19.3% |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares | 0.2% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/IFV to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF

#### FVC \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FVC. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

---

| |
|:---|
| **Fund** |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF$15<sup>(1)</sup>0.30%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Excludes any Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. <br> <sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$131689479 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;92% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF | 48.4% |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 10.9% |
| First Trust Financials AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 10.4% |
| First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 10.4% |
| First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund | 9.9% |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund | 9.9% |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares | 0.1% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FVC to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF

#### SDVY \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SDVY. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | $280.58%<sup>(1)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$7808162281 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;190 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| InterDigital, Inc. | 1.1% |
| Unum Group | 1.1% |
| Genpact Ltd. | 1.0% |
| Paycom Software, Inc. | 1.0% |
| Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | 1.0% |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 1.0% |
| Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 1.0% |
| Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | 0.9% |
| Tecnoglass, Inc. | 0.9% |
| Snap-on, Inc. | 0.9% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832440.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SDVY to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF

#### LEGR \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/LEGR. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | $330.65%<sup>(1)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$89989834 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;107 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR | 1.4% |
| AT&T, Inc. | 1.4% |
| Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 1.4% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 1.4% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 1.4% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 1.4% |
| SAP SE | 1.4% |
| Engie S.A. | 1.4% |
| Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. | 1.4% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 1.4% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832314.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/LEGR to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### OTHER INFORMATION
Indxx and Indxx Blockchain Index ("Index") are trademarks of Indxx, Inc. ("Indxx") and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust"). The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Indxx, and Indxx makes no representation regarding the advisability of trading in such product. The Index is determined, composed and calculated by Indxx without regard to First Trust or the Fund.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF

#### ROBT \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/ROBT. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | $310.65%<sup>(1)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$414247958 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Ocado Group PLC | 2.0% |
| Nice Ltd., ADR | 1.9% |
| Bank of America Corp. | 1.8% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Siemens AG | 1.8% |
| Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A | 1.7% |
| Oceaneering International, Inc. | 1.7% |
| QinetiQ Group PLC | 1.7% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832356.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/ROBT to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq<sup>®</sup> and Nasdaq CTA Artificial Intelligence and Robotics<sup>TM</sup> Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations") and are licensed for use by First Trust. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF

#### DVOL \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DVOL. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF | $310.60%<sup>(1)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$58618863 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;51 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;65% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Republic Services, Inc. | 3.7% |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. | 3.3% |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. | 3.3% |
| Welltower, Inc. | 3.2% |
| Visa, Inc., Class A | 3.1% |
| Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 3.1% |
| RTX Corp. | 3.0% |
| Chubb Ltd. | 3.0% |
| Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp. | 2.9% |
| Fiserv, Inc. | 2.8% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832104.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DVOL to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF

#### DVLU \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DVLU. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | $290.60%<sup>(1)</sup> |

---

<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28414505 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;108% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Unum Group | 3.7% |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | 3.4% |
| Allstate (The) Corp. | 3.3% |
| Chubb Ltd. | 3.3% |
| Travelers (The) Cos., Inc. | 3.2% |
| Ingredion, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Capital One Financial Corp. | 3.0% |
| Popular, Inc. | 2.9% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832482.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DVLU to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF

#### FICS \| NASDAQ, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FICS. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF | $350.70%<sup>(1)</sup> |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$184762313 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Computershare Ltd. | 2.8% |
| Swiss Re AG | 2.5% |
| Deutsche Boerse AG | 2.5% |
| QBE Insurance Group Ltd. | 2.4% |
| BAE Systems PLC | 2.3% |
| Allianz SE | 2.3% |
| Sage Group (The) PLC | 2.3% |
| Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen | 2.3% |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG | 2.3% |
| Great-West Lifeco, Inc. | 2.3% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832398.jpg)

Any amount shown as 0.0% represents less than 0.1%.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FICS to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq<sup>®</sup> and The International Developed Capital Strength<sup>TM</sup> Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations") and are licensed for use by First Trust. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_27700.jpg)

### First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF

#### EMOT \| NYSE ARCA, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| March 31, 2025
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (the "Fund") for the period of October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/EMOT. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF | $300.60%<sup>(1)</sup> |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Annualized.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2025)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$4226563 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2025)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| VeriSign, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Philip Morris International, Inc. | 2.6% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.4% |
| Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 2.4% |
| AutoZone, Inc. | 2.4% |
| Coca-Cola (The) Co. | 2.4% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Tapestry, Inc. | 2.3% |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Paychex, Inc. | 2.2% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_9832734.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/EMOT to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

#### OTHER INFORMATION
S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Economic Moat Index ("Index") is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC or its affiliates ("SPDJI") and has been licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust"). S&P<sup>®</sup> is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones<sup>®</sup> is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by First Trust. The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P or their respective affiliates and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Index.

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(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not applicable.

**Item 2. Code of Ethics.**

The First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI ("Registrant") has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions ("Code of Ethics"). During the period covered by this Form N-CSR, there were no substantive amendments to the Code of Ethics and there were no waivers from the Code of Ethics granted to the Registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions.

A copy of the currently effective Code of Ethics will be filed with the Registrant's annual Form N-CSR.

**Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.**

Not applicable to semi-annual reports on Form N-CSR.

**Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.**

Not applicable to semi-annual reports on Form N-CSR.

**Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Not applicable to semi-annual reports on Form N-CSR.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Not applicable to the Registrant.

**Item 6. Investments.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period
 is included in the Financial Statements and Other Information filed under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Not applicable to the Registrant.

**Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.**

(a) Following is a copy of the semi-annual financial statement(s) required, and for the periods specified, by Regulation S-X.

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

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025

![](img1ec68a5f1.gif)

<u>First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI</u>

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

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| |
|:---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV) |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID) |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY) |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (FV) |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (DDIV) |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF (AIRR) |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (IFV) |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (FVC) |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (LEGR) |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT) |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF <br> (DVOL)<br>|
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (DVLU) |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF (FICS) |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (EMOT) |

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information**

**March 31, 2025** 

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|:---|:---|
| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4461_1) |  |
| [First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4461_1) | 1 |
| [Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4473_1) | 3 |
| [First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4475_1) | 9 |
| [First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4482_1) | 13 |
| [First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (FV)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4441_1) | 15 |
| [First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (DDIV)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4460_1) | 16 |
| [First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4444_1)<sup>®</sup>[ETF (AIRR)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4444_1) | 18 |
| [First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (IFV)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4463_1) | 20 |
| [First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (FVC)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4464_1) | 21 |
| [First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4470_1) | 22 |
| [First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (LEGR)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4466_1) | 26 |
| [First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4467_1) | 31 |
| [First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF (DVOL)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4451_1) | 36 |
| [First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (DVLU)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4472_1) | 38 |
| [First Trust International Developed Capital Strength](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4469_1)<sup>®</sup>[ETF (FICS)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4469_1) | 40 |
| [First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (EMOT)](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4847_1) | 43 |
| [Statements of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4461_2) | 46 |
| [Statements of Operations](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4461_1) | 50 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4461_1) | 54 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4461_1) | 61 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4461_1) | 77 |
| [Other Information](#xx_0ef1db06-34e6-4333-8ebe-d41659cd20cd_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4461_1) | 92 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that any series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the "Trust") described in this report (each such series is referred to as a "Fund" and collectively, as the "Funds") will achieve its investment objective. Each Fund is subject to market risk, which is the possibility that the market values of securities owned by the Fund will decline and that the value of the Fund's shares may therefore be less than what you paid for them. Accordingly, you can lose money by investing in a Fund.

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.ftportfolios.com or speak with your financial advisor. Investment returns, net asset value and share price will fluctuate and Fund shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

First Trust Advisors L.P., the Funds' advisor, may also periodically provide additional information on Fund performance on each Fund's webpage at www.ftportfolios.com.

**How to Read This Report**

This report contains information that may help you evaluate your investment. It includes details about each Fund and presents data that provides insight into each Fund's performance and investment approach.

The material risks of investing in each Fund are spelled out in its prospectus, statement of additional information, and other Fund regulatory filings.

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**First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.8%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.8%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.8%** |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 4.9%**  |  |
| 890966 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | $54981512 |
| 57639 | Ituran Location and Control Ltd. | 2084226 |
| 118870 | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 52042475 |
| 1179289 | Nokia Oyj, ADR | 6214853 |
| 731996 | Telefonaktiebolaget LM <br> Ericsson, ADR | 5680289 |
| 33048 | Ubiquiti, Inc. | 10249507 |
|  |  | 131252862 |
|  | **Diversified Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 9.4%**  |  |
| 2083904 | AT&T, Inc. | 58932805 |
| 2470581 | BCE, Inc. | 56724540 |
| 205829 | Cogent Communications <br> Holdings, Inc. | 12619376 |
| 147535 | Iridium Communications, Inc. | 4030656 |
| 39339 | Shenandoah <br> Telecommunications Co. | 494491 |
| 422410 | Telefonica Brasil S.A., ADR | 3683415 |
| 3692296 | TELUS Corp. | 52947525 |
| 1325286 | Verizon Communications, Inc. | 60114973 |
|  |  | 249547781 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 4.9%**  |  |
| 467282 | Amphenol Corp., Class A | 30649026 |
| 102360 | Avnet, Inc. | 4922492 |
| 28214 | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | 1072978 |
| 86323 | CDW Corp. | 13834124 |
| 1194 | Climb Global Solutions, Inc. | 132248 |
| 893768 | Corning, Inc. | 40916699 |
| 7663 | PC Connection, Inc. | 478325 |
| 47019 | TD SYNNEX Corp. | 4888095 |
| 229867 | TE Connectivity PLC | 32484805 |
| 134626 | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | 2140553 |
|  |  | 131519345 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 0.1%**  |  |
| 70107 | Match Group, Inc. | 2187338 |
|  | **IT Services — 10.3%**  |  |
| 115753 | Amdocs Ltd. | 10591400 |
| 332786 | Cognizant Technology Solutions <br> Corp., Class A | 25458129 |
| 18806 | Hackett Group (The), Inc. | 549511 |
| 620184 | Infosys Ltd., ADR | 11318358 |
| 905084 | International Business Machines <br> Corp. | 225058188 |
| 257338 | Wipro Ltd., ADR | 787454 |
|  |  | 273763040 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Media — 2.4%**  |  |
| 19852 | Cable One, Inc. | $5276066 |
| 1591968 | Comcast Corp., Class A | 58743619 |
|  |  | 64019685 |
|  | **Professional Services — 1.6%**  |  |
| 104703 | Concentrix Corp. | 5825675 |
| 25146 | CSG Systems International, Inc. | 1520579 |
| 454870 | Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. | 4066538 |
| 75724 | KBR, Inc. | 3771812 |
| 72614 | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | 9798533 |
| 17878 | Paycom Software, Inc. | 3905986 |
| 34215 | Science Applications <br> International Corp. | 3841318 |
| 127353 | SS&C Technologies Holdings, <br> Inc. | 10637796 |
|  |  | 43368237 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 37.4%**  |  |
| 174249 | Amkor Technology, Inc. | 3146937 |
| 370668 | Analog Devices, Inc. | 74752615 |
| 365009 | Applied Materials, Inc. | 52970106 |
| 39951 | ASML Holding N.V. | 26472731 |
| 1145662 | Broadcom, Inc. | 191818189 |
| 37847 | Camtek Ltd. | 2218970 |
| 52992 | KLA Corp. | 36023962 |
| 52464 | Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | 1730263 |
| 672117 | Lam Research Corp. | 48862906 |
| 773129 | Microchip Technology, Inc. | 37427175 |
| 255748 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 22221944 |
| 18650 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 10816627 |
| 222931 | NXP Semiconductors N.V. | 42370266 |
| 35438 | Power Integrations, Inc. | 1789619 |
| 726854 | QUALCOMM, Inc. | 111652043 |
| 56009 | Silicon Motion Technology <br> Corp., ADR | 2831815 |
| 310948 | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | 20096569 |
| 58925 | STMicroelectronics N.V. | 1293993 |
| 632801 | Taiwan Semiconductor <br> Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR | 105044966 |
| 1099082 | Texas Instruments, Inc. | 197505035 |
| 23099 | Universal Display Corp. | 3221848 |
|  |  | 994268579 |
|  | **Software — 18.8%**  |  |
| 39898 | A10 Networks, Inc. | 651933 |
| 63906 | Adeia, Inc. | 844837 |
| 74473 | Bentley Systems, Inc., Class B | 2929768 |
| 78588 | Clear Secure, Inc., Class A | 2036215 |
| 43100 | Dolby Laboratories, Inc., <br> Class A | 3461361 |
| 526795 | Gen Digital, Inc. | 13981139 |
| 15897 | InterDigital, Inc. | 3286705 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Software (Continued)**  |  |
| 82561 | Intuit, Inc. | $50691629 |
| 34435 | Karooooo Ltd. | 1464865 |
| 575529 | Microsoft Corp. | 216047831 |
| 13344 | OneSpan, Inc. | 203496 |
| 489654 | Open Text Corp. | 12368660 |
| 72941 | Opera Ltd., ADR | 1162680 |
| 1198651 | Oracle Corp. | 167583396 |
| 26395 | Roper Technologies, Inc. | 15561964 |
| 25337 | SAP SE, ADR | 6801464 |
| 53964 | Sapiens International Corp. N.V. | 1461885 |
|  |  | 500539828 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 5.6%**  |  |
| 289196 | Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | 26360215 |
| 1610782 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 24854366 |
| 1592569 | HP, Inc. | 44098236 |
| 96622 | Logitech International S.A. | 8155863 |
| 196149 | NetApp, Inc. | 17229728 |
| 273707 | Seagate Technology <br> Holdings PLC | 23251410 |
| 882858 | Xerox Holdings Corp. | 4264204 |
|  |  | 148214022 |
|  | **Wireless Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 4.4%**  |  |
| 506878 | Millicom International Cellular <br> S.A. | 15343197 |
| 1324111 | Mobile TeleSystems PJSC, <br> ADR (a) (b) (c) (d) | 0 |
| 1735501 | Rogers Communications, Inc., <br> Class B | 46389942 |
| 211798 | T-Mobile US, Inc. | 56488644 |
|  |  | 118221783 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 2656902500 |
|  | (Cost $2,243,102,956) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 1090634 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (e) | 1090634 |
|  | (Cost $1,090,634) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.8%** | 2657993134 |
|  | (Cost $2,244,193,590) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.2%** | 4132679 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $2662125813 |

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Pursuant
 to procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees,
 this security has been determined to be illiquid by First
 Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund's advisor.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) This
 security is fair valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee
 in accordance with procedures approved by the Trust's
 Board of Trustees, and in accordance with provisions of
 the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rules thereunder,
 as amended. At March 31, 2025, securities noted as
 such are valued at $0 or 0.0% of net assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) This
 security's value was determined using significant unobservable
 inputs (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes
 to Financial Statements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

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

Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: <br> ADR – American Depositary Receipt

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common Stocks: |  |  |  |  |
| Wireless <br> Telecommunication <br> Services<br>| $118221783 | $118221783 | $— | $—\*\* |
| Other Industry <br> Categories\*<br>| 2538680717 | 2538680717 |  |  |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 1090634 | 1090634 |  |  |
| Total <br> Investments<br>| $2657993134 | $2657993134 | $— | $—\*\* |

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\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

\*\* Investment is valued at $0.

Level 3 investments are fair valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee and are footnoted in the Portfolio of Investments. All Level 3 values are based on unobservable inputs.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 21.1%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 21.1%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 21.1%** |
|  | **Banks — 1.6%**  |  |
| 56628 | First Hawaiian, Inc. | $1383988 |
| 88575 | Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | 1329511 |
| 68581 | Regions Financial Corp. | 1490265 |
| 38139 | Truist Financial Corp. | 1569420 |
| 35760 | U.S. Bancorp | 1509787 |
|  |  | 7282971 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 0.9%**  |  |
| 44476 | Main Street Capital Corp. | 2515563 |
| 16239 | T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 1491877 |
|  |  | 4007440 |
|  | **Containers & Packaging — 0.4%**  |  |
| 36951 | Sonoco Products Co. | 1745565 |
|  | **Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.1%**  |  |
| 69065 | AT&T, Inc. | 1953158 |
| 64007 | Verizon Communications, Inc. | 2903358 |
|  |  | 4856516 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 3.9%**  |  |
| 14045 | American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 1534697 |
| 12795 | Duke Energy Corp. | 1560606 |
| 43606 | Edison International | 2569266 |
| 23750 | Evergy, Inc. | 1637563 |
| 32265 | Eversource Energy | 2003979 |
| 35252 | Exelon Corp. | 1624412 |
| 44588 | FirstEnergy Corp. | 1802247 |
| 34766 | OGE Energy Corp. | 1597845 |
| 43338 | Portland General Electric Co. | 1932875 |
| 25151 | TXNM Energy, Inc. | 1345075 |
|  |  | 17608565 |
|  | **Financial Services — 0.8%**  |  |
| 340379 | Western Union (The) Co. | 3601210 |
|  | **Food Products — 3.5%**  |  |
| 19490 | Bunge Global S.A. | 1489426 |
| 17743 | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 1612839 |
| 39087 | Campbell's (The) Co. | 1560353 |
| 85687 | Conagra Brands, Inc. | 2285272 |
| 106047 | Flowers Foods, Inc. | 2015953 |
| 26531 | General Mills, Inc. | 1586289 |
| 8604 | Hershey (The) Co. | 1471542 |
| 14730 | J.M. Smucker (The) Co. | 1744179 |
| 70662 | Kraft Heinz (The) Co. | 2150245 |
|  |  | 15916098 |
|  | **Gas Utilities — 1.1%**  |  |
| 30356 | New Jersey Resources Corp. | 1489265 |
| 20203 | ONE Gas, Inc. | 1527145 |
| 22632 | Spire, Inc. | 1770954 |
|  |  | 4787364 |
|  | **Health Care Providers & Services — 0.4%**  |  |
| 82521 | Premier, Inc., Class A | 1591005 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Household Products — 0.3%**  |  |
| 10789 | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | $1534412 |
|  | **Insurance — 0.4%**  |  |
| 15287 | Prudential Financial, Inc. | 1707252 |
|  | **Leisure Products — 0.4%**  |  |
| 30090 | Hasbro, Inc. | 1850234 |
|  | **Media — 0.3%**  |  |
| 41552 | Comcast Corp., Class A | 1533269 |
|  | **Multi-Utilities — 1.2%**  |  |
| 29577 | Black Hills Corp. | 1793845 |
| 14204 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 1570821 |
| 34898 | Northwestern Energy Group, Inc. | 2019547 |
|  |  | 5384213 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.0%**  |  |
| 11287 | Chevron Corp. | 1888202 |
| 31960 | Chord Energy Corp. | 3602531 |
| 28835 | Devon Energy Corp. | 1078429 |
| 13203 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1570233 |
| 12178 | Phillips 66 | 1503739 |
| 85885 | Viper Energy, Inc. | 3877708 |
|  |  | 13520842 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%**  |  |
| 97579 | Pfizer, Inc. | 2472652 |
|  | **Tobacco — 0.6%**  |  |
| 45903 | Universal Corp. | 2572863 |
|  | **Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.4%**  |  |
| 21044 | MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | 1634487 |
|  | **Water Utilities — 0.3%**  |  |
| 38551 | Essential Utilities, Inc. | 1523921 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 95130879 |
|  | (Cost $92,410,868) |  |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 19.9%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 19.9%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 19.9%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 19.9%** |  |
| 2192900 | First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (a) | 89996616 |
|  | (Cost $101,778,336) |  |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Rate**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 19.9%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 19.9%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 19.9%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 19.9%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 19.9%** |
|  | **Banks — 2.9%**  | **Banks — 2.9%**  | **Banks — 2.9%**  |  |
| 141865 | Bank of America Corp., Series 2, 3 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 0.65% (b) | 5.22% | (c) | 3132379 |
| 130058 | Bank of America Corp., Series 5, 3 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 0.50% (b) | 5.09% | (c) | 2938010 |
| 112216 | Bank of America Corp., Series K | 6.45% | 12/15/66 | 2886196 |
| 160389 | Fifth Third Bancorp, Series I (d) | 8.30% | (c) | 4035387 |
|  |  |  |  | 12991972 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Rate**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 3.4%**  | **Capital Markets — 3.4%**  | **Capital Markets — 3.4%**  |  |
| 126500 | Morgan Stanley, Series A, 3 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 0.70% (b) | 5.26% | (c) | $2884200 |
| 129994 | Morgan Stanley, Series E | 7.13% | (c) | 3265449 |
| 127274 | Morgan Stanley, Series F | 6.88% | (c) | 3197123 |
| 118512 | Morgan Stanley, Series I | 6.38% | (c) | 2946209 |
| 115469 | Morgan Stanley, Series P | 6.50% | (c) | 2915592 |
|  |  |  |  | 15208573 |
|  | **Financial Services — 1.7%**  | **Financial Services — 1.7%**  | **Financial Services — 1.7%**  |  |
| 149969 | Citigroup Capital XIII, 3 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 6.37% (b) | 10.92% | 10/30/40 | 4478074 |
| 132831 | Jackson Financial, Inc. (d) | 8.00% | (c) | 3496112 |
|  |  |  |  | 7974186 |
|  | **Food Products — 2.9%**  | **Food Products — 2.9%**  | **Food Products — 2.9%**  |  |
| 132343 | CHS, Inc., Series 1 | 7.88% | (c) | 3440918 |
| 127874 | CHS, Inc., Series 2 | 7.10% | (c) | 3196850 |
| 124160 | CHS, Inc., Series 3 | 6.75% | (c) | 3045645 |
| 132633 | CHS, Inc., Series 4 | 7.50% | (c) | 3433868 |
|  |  |  |  | 13117281 |
|  | **Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.8%**  | **Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.8%**  | **Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.8%**  |  |
| 144752 | RLJ Lodging Trust, Series A | 1.95% | (c) | 3531949 |
|  | **Insurance — 3.2%**  | **Insurance — 3.2%**  | **Insurance — 3.2%**  |  |
| 149158 | Allstate (The) Corp., 3 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + 3.17% (b) | 7.73% | 01/15/53 | 3966112 |
| 132741 | Athene Holding Ltd., Series E (d) | 7.75% | (c) | 3471177 |
| 144100 | Lincoln National Corp., Series D | 9.00% | (c) | 3833060 |
| 120560 | Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. (d) | 7.13% | 10/15/52 | 3100803 |
|  |  |  |  | 14371152 |
|  | **Mortgage REITs — 4.0%**  | **Mortgage REITs — 4.0%**  | **Mortgage REITs — 4.0%**  |  |
| 189506 | AGNC Investment Corp., Series C, 3 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA <br> + 5.11% (b) | 9.67% | (c) | 4940421 |
| 183212 | Annaly Capital Management, Inc., Series F, 3 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + CSA + 4.99% (b) | 9.54% | (c) | 4675570 |
| 177354 | Annaly Capital Management, Inc., Series G, 3 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + CSA + 4.17% (b) | 8.72% | (c) | 4456906 |
| 150994 | Annaly Capital Management, Inc., Series I, 3 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + CSA + 4.99% (b) | 9.54% | (c) | 3854877 |
|  |  |  |  | 17927774 |
|  | **Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.0%**  | **Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.0%**  | **Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.0%**  |  |
| 187375 | WESCO International, Inc., Series A (d) | 10.63% | (c) | 4733093 |
|  | **Total $25 Par Preferred Securities** | **Total $25 Par Preferred Securities** | **Total $25 Par Preferred Securities** | 89855980 |
|  | (Cost $91,647,293) | (Cost $91,647,293) | (Cost $91,647,293) |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 19.7%** | **REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 19.7%** | **REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 19.7%** |
|  | **Diversified REITs — 1.3%**  |  |
| 163983 | Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | 2825427 |
| 146491 | American Assets Trust, Inc. | 2950329 |
|  |  | 5775756 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Continued)** | **REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Continued)** | **REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Continued)** |
|  | **Health Care REITs — 2.2%**  |  |
| 100499 | CareTrust REIT, Inc. | $2872261 |
| 112829 | LTC Properties, Inc. | 3999788 |
| 43802 | National Health Investors, Inc. | 3235216 |
|  |  | 10107265 |
|  | **Hotel & Resort REITs — 1.9%**  |  |
| 262340 | Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | 3386809 |
| 198326 | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 2818213 |
| 25493 | Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | 2331080 |
|  |  | 8536102 |
|  | **Industrial REITs — 0.5%**  |  |
| 59039 | Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | 2311377 |
|  | **Mortgage REITs — 5.2%**  |  |
| 700719 | AGNC Investment Corp. | 6712888 |
| 410656 | Ladder Capital Corp. | 4685585 |
| 476969 | PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | 6987596 |
| 424712 | Rithm Capital Corp. | 4862952 |
|  |  | 23249021 |
|  | **Office REITs — 0.5%**  |  |
| 88073 | COPT Defense Properties | 2401751 |
|  | **Residential REITs — 0.5%**  |  |
| 13719 | Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | 2299030 |
|  | **Retail REITs — 2.6%**  |  |
| 90074 | Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | 2391465 |
| 111016 | Getty Realty Corp. | 3461479 |
| 81875 | NNN REIT, Inc. | 3491969 |
| 14870 | Simon Property Group, Inc. | 2469609 |
|  |  | 11814522 |
|  | **Specialized REITs — 5.0%**  |  |
| 70733 | CubeSmart | 3021006 |
| 104688 | Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | 3004546 |
| 74404 | Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | 3787163 |
| 7864 | Public Storage | 2353616 |
| 252177 | Rayonier, Inc. | 7030695 |
| 104085 | VICI Properties, Inc. | 3395253 |
|  |  | 22592279 |
|  | **Total Real Estate Investment Trusts** | 89087103 |
|  | (Cost $86,152,846) |  |

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Units** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — 19.0%** | **MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — 19.0%** | **MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — 19.0%** |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services — 1.3%**  |  |
| 219703 | USA Compression Partners, L.P. | 5927587 |
|  | **Industrial Conglomerates — 1.4%**  |  |
| 724331 | Icahn Enterprises, L.P. | 6562439 |
|  | **Marine Transportation — 0.1%**  |  |
| 8725 | Navios Maritime Partners, L.P. | 342194 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Units** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (Continued)** | **MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (Continued)** | **MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (Continued)** |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 16.2%**  |  |
| 188390 | Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. | $5139279 |
| 350862 | Black Stone Minerals, L.P. | 5357663 |
| 58931 | Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. | 3891803 |
| 196843 | CrossAmerica Partners, L.P. | 4836432 |
| 118541 | Delek Logistics Partners, L.P. | 5128084 |
| 170709 | Dorchester Minerals, L.P. | 5134927 |
| 164811 | Energy Transfer, L.P. | 3063836 |
| 97545 | Enterprise Products Partners, L.P. | 3330186 |
| 70213 | Global Partners, L.P. | 3747970 |
| 81081 | Hess Midstream, L.P., Class A (e) | 3428915 |
| 376085 | Kimbell Royalty Partners, L.P. (e) | 5265190 |
| 65292 | MPLX, L.P. | 3494428 |
| 36692 | Natural Resource Partners, L.P. | 3812299 |
| 167647 | Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. | 3352940 |
| 147791 | Plains GP Holdings, L.P., Class A (e) | 3156816 |
| 79895 | Sunoco, L.P. | 4638704 |
| 157902 | Western Midstream Partners, L.P. | 6467666 |
|  |  | 73247138 |
|  | **Total Master Limited Partnerships** | 86079358 |
|  | (Cost $56,209,057) |  |

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** |
| 312237 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 4.23% (f) | 312237 |
|  | (Cost $312,237) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.7%** | 450462173 |
|  | (Cost $428,510,637) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.3%** | 1291050 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $451753223 |

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Investment
 in an affiliated fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Floating
 or variable rate security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Perpetual
 maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Fixed-to-floating
 or fixed-to-variable rate security. The interest rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at March 31, 2025. At a predetermined
 date, the fixed rate will change to a floating rate or a variable rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) This
 security is taxed as a "C" corporation for federal income tax purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: | Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: |
| CME | – Chicago Mercantile Exchange |
| CSA | – Credit Spread Adjustment |
| REITs | – Real Estate Investment Trusts |
| SOFR | – Secured Overnight Financing Rate |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common Stocks\* | $95130879 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $95130879 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Exchange-Traded Funds\* | 89996616 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89996616 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| $25 Par Preferred Securities\* | 89855980 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89855980 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts\* | 89087103 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89087103 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Master Limited Partnerships\* | 86079358 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 86079358 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Money Market Funds | 312237 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 312237 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $450462173 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $450462173 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 98.7%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 98.7%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 98.7%** |
|  | **Air Freight & Logistics —** <br> **1.6%**  |  |
| 31661 | DHL Group (EUR) (b) | $1359315 |
|  | **Automobile Components —** <br> **2.2%**  |  |
| 24096 | Magna International, Inc. (CAD) | 818967 |
| 60000 | Toyo Tire Corp. (JPY) (b) | 1101898 |
|  |  | 1920865 |
|  | **Banks — 8.4%**  |  |
| 1300851 | Bank of Communications Co., <br> Ltd., Class H (HKD) (b) | 1162461 |
| 7093 | Bank of Montreal (CAD) | 677336 |
| 16624 | Bank of Nova Scotia (The) <br> (CAD) | 788198 |
| 8140 | Banque Cantonale Vaudoise <br> (CHF) (b) | 889479 |
| 10445 | Canadian Imperial Bank of <br> Commerce (CAD) | 587556 |
| 160264 | China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., <br> Class H (HKD) (b) | 950199 |
| 51967 | DNB Bank ASA (NOK) (b) | 1367391 |
| 15024 | Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) <br> (CAD) | 900260 |
|  |  | 7322880 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 1.1%**  |  |
| 8965 | Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., <br> Class A (CAD) | 930982 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 3.7%**  |  |
| 55010 | IG Group Holdings PLC <br> (GBP) (b) | 678726 |
| 24360 | IGM Financial, Inc. (CAD) | 749226 |
| 10110 | Julius Baer Group Ltd. <br> (CHF) (b) | 700785 |
| 253709 | Schroders PLC (GBP) (b) | 1148668 |
|  |  | 3277405 |
|  | **Chemicals — 2.3%**  |  |
| 42400 | Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (JPY) (b) | 952332 |
| 106300 | Zeon Corp. (JPY) (b) | 1067218 |
|  |  | 2019550 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 3.3%**  |  |
| 44315 | Bouygues S.A. (EUR) (b) | 1746918 |
| 2614183 | China Railway Group Ltd., <br> Class H (HKD) (b) | 1156472 |
|  |  | 2903390 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 1.0%**  |  |
| 7757 | Cembra Money Bank AG <br> (CHF) (b) | 874093 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Diversified REITs — 1.5%**  |  |
| 562833 | LondonMetric Property PLC <br> (GBP) (b) | $1336494 |
|  | **Diversified Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 8.5%**  |  |
| 25608 | Elisa Oyj (EUR) (b) | 1248676 |
| 230607 | Emirates Telecommunications <br> Group Co. PJSC (AED) | 1061056 |
| 193388 | LG Uplus Corp. (KRW) (b) | 1353401 |
| 40636 | Quebecor, Inc., Class B (CAD) | 1025324 |
| 1654 | Swisscom AG (CHF) (b) | 953120 |
| 123646 | TELUS Corp. (CAD) | 1773429 |
|  |  | 7415006 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 11.4%**  |  |
| 136456 | CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd. <br> (HKD) (b) | 817023 |
| 121333 | CLP Holdings Ltd. (HKD) (b) | 987745 |
| 433573 | EDP S.A. (EUR) (b) | 1460402 |
| 30580 | Emera, Inc. (CAD) | 1287970 |
| 189942 | Enel S.p.A. (EUR) (b) | 1540873 |
| 20722 | Fortis, Inc. (CAD) | 943906 |
| 167335 | Power Assets Holdings Ltd. <br> (HKD) (b) | 1002095 |
| 193724 | Saudi Electricity Co. (SAR) (b) | 822550 |
| 118325 | Terna-Rete Elettrica Nazionale <br> (EUR) (b) | 1069339 |
|  |  | 9931903 |
|  | **Financial Services — 2.8%**  |  |
| 249342 | Chailease Holding Co., Ltd. <br> (TWD) (b) | 881758 |
| 1942953 | Far East Horizon Ltd. (HKD) | 1590528 |
|  |  | 2472286 |
|  | **Gas Utilities — 2.3%**  |  |
| 401688 | APA Group (AUD) (b) | 1989878 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 1.4%**  |  |
| 1645102 | Shandong Weigao Group <br> Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., <br> Class H (HKD) (b) | 1262021 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 1.0%**  |  |
| 365068 | Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd., <br> Class H (HKD) (b) | 847177 |
|  | **Independent Power and** <br> **Renewable Electricity** <br>**Producers — 1.2%**  |  |
| 53976 | ERG S.p.A. (EUR) (b) | 1025289 |
|  | **Industrial Conglomerates —** <br> **0.9%**  |  |
| 17722 | LG Corp. (KRW) (b) | 781622 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** |
|  | **Industrial REITs — 1.5%**  |  |
| 54655 | Warehouses De Pauw C.V.A. <br> (EUR) (b) | $1295663 |
|  | **Insurance — 9.7%**  |  |
| 2275 | Allianz SE (EUR) (b) | 870668 |
| 3989 | Baloise Holding AG (CHF) (b) | 837192 |
| 22518 | Great-West Lifeco, Inc. (CAD) | 882224 |
| 3725 | Helvetia Holding AG (CHF) (b) | 772610 |
| 485299 | Legal & General Group PLC <br> (GBP) (b) | 1530465 |
| 167431 | Ping An Insurance Group Co. of <br> China Ltd., Class H <br> (HKD) (b) | 999388 |
| 26093 | Power Corp. of Canada (CAD) | 922561 |
| 911 | Swiss Life Holding AG <br> (CHF) (b) | 831114 |
| 1267 | Zurich Insurance Group AG <br> (CHF) (b) | 884376 |
|  |  | 8530598 |
|  | **Machinery — 2.4%**  |  |
| 25800 | Takeuchi Manufacturing Co., <br> Ltd. (JPY) (b) | 886441 |
| 45101 | Valmet Oyj (EUR) (b) | 1223278 |
|  |  | 2109719 |
|  | **Metals & Mining — 1.1%**  |  |
| 18200 | Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd. <br> (JPY) (b) | 964958 |
|  | **Multi-Utilities — 4.7%**  |  |
| 405789 | A2A S.p.A. (EUR) (b) | 977976 |
| 26739 | Atco Ltd., Class I (CAD) | 931280 |
| 46794 | Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A <br> (CAD) | 1203140 |
| 240397 | Hera S.p.A. (EUR) (b) | 1041374 |
|  |  | 4153770 |
|  | **Office REITs — 1.2%**  |  |
| 1448 | Japan Real Estate Investment <br> Corp. (JPY) (b) | 1037497 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 4.9%**  |  |
| 34040 | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. <br> (CAD) | 1047421 |
| 33999 | Keyera Corp. (CAD) | 1056791 |
| 29524 | Pembina Pipeline Corp. (CAD) | 1180919 |
| 22045 | TC Energy Corp. (CAD) | 1041088 |
|  |  | 4326219 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 4.3%**  |  |
| 2366501 | CSPC Pharmaceutical Group <br> Ltd. (HKD) (b) | 1504041 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals (Continued)**  |  |
| 101400 | Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. <br> (JPY) (b) | $1090927 |
| 38500 | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. <br> (JPY) (b) | 1141093 |
|  |  | 3736061 |
|  | **Professional Services — 1.2%**  |  |
| 10867 | Teleperformance SE (EUR) (b) | 1092693 |
|  | **Real Estate Management &** <br> **Development — 6.5%**  |  |
| 430320 | China Resources Land Ltd. <br> (HKD) (b) | 1427461 |
| 571452 | Henderson Land Development <br> Co., Ltd. (HKD) (b) | 1643662 |
| 176500 | Nomura Real Estate Holdings, <br> Inc. (JPY) (b) | 1029977 |
| 1614941 | Sino Land Co., Ltd. (HKD) (b) | 1616614 |
|  |  | 5717714 |
|  | **Retail REITs — 1.7%**  |  |
| 2280 | Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest <br> (JPY) (b) | 1454379 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 1.1%**  |  |
| 330307 | Vanguard International <br> Semiconductor Corp. <br> (TWD) (b) | 940339 |
|  | **Tobacco — 1.1%**  |  |
| 14057 | KT&G Corp. (KRW) (b) | 966865 |
|  | **Transportation Infrastructure** <br> **— 1.7%**  |  |
| 1221750 | Jiangsu Expressway Co., Ltd., <br> Class H (HKD) (b) | 1452074 |
|  | **Wireless Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 1.0%**  |  |
| 34106 | Rogers Communications, Inc., <br> Class B (CAD) | 910805 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 86359510 |
|  | (Cost $81,773,049) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** |
| 228122 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (c) | 228122 |
|  | (Cost $228,122) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.0%** | 86587632 |
|  | (Cost $82,001,171) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 1.0%** | 881525 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $87469157 |

---

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Securities
 are issued in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated
 in the security description.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This
 security is fair valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee
 in accordance with procedures approved by the Trust's
 Board of Trustees, and in accordance with provisions of
 the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rules thereunder,
 as amended. At March 31, 2025, securities noted as
 such are valued at $64,048,543 or 73.2% of net assets. Certain
 of these securities are fair valued using a factor provided
 by a third-party pricing service due to the change in value
 between the foreign markets' close and the New York Stock
 Exchange close exceeding a certain threshold. On days when
 this threshold is not exceeded, these securities are typically
 valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which
 they are principally traded.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: | Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: |
| AED | – United Arab Emirates Dirham |
| AUD | – Australian Dollar |
| CAD | – Canadian Dollar |
| CHF | – Swiss Franc |
| EUR | – Euro |
| GBP | – British Pound Sterling |
| HKD | – Hong Kong Dollar |
| JPY | – Japanese Yen |
| KRW | – South Korean Won |
| NOK | – Norwegian Krone |
| REITs | – Real Estate Investment Trusts |
| SAR | – Saudi Riyal |
| TWD | – New Taiwan Dollar |
| USD | – United States Dollar |

---

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Currency Exposure Diversification** | **% of Total** <br>**Investments**<br>|
| CAD | 22.7% |
| HKD | 21.3 |
| EUR | 18.4 |
| JPY | 12.4 |
| CHF | 7.8 |
| GBP | 5.4 |
| KRW | 3.6 |
| AUD | 2.3 |
| TWD | 2.1 |
| NOK | 1.6 |
| AED | 1.2 |
| SAR | 0.9 |
| USD | 0.3 |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Country Allocation**<sup>†</sup> <br>| **% of Net** <br>**Assets**<br>|
| Canada | 22.5% |
| Japan | 12.3 |
| Hong Kong | 9.5 |
| China | 9.0 |
| Switzerland | 7.7 |
| Italy | 6.5 |
| United Kingdom | 5.4 |
| South Korea | 3.5 |
| France | 3.2 |
| Finland | 2.8 |
| Cayman Islands | 2.6 |
| Germany | 2.5 |
| Australia | 2.3 |
| Portugal | 1.7 |
| Norway | 1.6 |
| Belgium | 1.5 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1.2 |
| Taiwan | 1.1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.9 |
| Bermuda | 0.9 |
| United States | 0.3 |
| Total Investments | 99.0 |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | 1.0 |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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

<sup>†</sup> Portfolio securities are categorized based upon their country of incorporation, which can be different from the country categorization of the Fund's underlying index.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common Stocks: |  |  |  |  |
| Automobile <br> Components<br>| $1920865 | $818967 | $1101898 | $— |
| Banks | 7322880 | 2953350 | 4369530 |  |
| Broadline Retail | 930982 | 930982 |  |  |
| Capital Markets | 3277405 | 749226 | 2528179 |  |
| Diversified <br> Telecommunication <br> Services<br>| 7415006 | 3859809 | 3555197 |  |
| Electric Utilities | 9931903 | 2231876 | 7700027 |  |
| Financial Services | 2472286 | 1590528 | 881758 |  |
| Insurance | 8530598 | 1804785 | 6725813 |  |
| Multi-Utilities | 4153770 | 2134420 | 2019350 |  |
| Oil, Gas & <br> Consumable <br> Fuels<br>| 4326219 | 4326219 |  |  |
| Wireless <br> Telecommunication <br> Services<br>| 910805 | 910805 |  |  |
| Other Industry <br> Categories\*<br>| 35166791 |  | 35166791 |  |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 228122 | 228122 |  |  |
| Total Investments | $86587632 | $22539089 | $64048543 | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 0.5%**  |  |
| 337520 | General Electric Co. | $67554628 |
|  | **Banks — 8.2%**  |  |
| 1589370 | Bank of America Corp. | 66324410 |
| 3051586 | East West Bancorp, Inc. | 273910359 |
| 1698530 | Fifth Third Bancorp | 66582376 |
| 1165113 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 285802219 |
| 1170119 | M&T Bank Corp. | 209158771 |
| 364010 | PNC Financial Services Group <br> (The), Inc. | 63982038 |
| 3284693 | Regions Financial Corp. | 71376379 |
| 527580 | Wintrust Financial Corp. | 59331647 |
|  |  | 1096468199 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 2.3%**  |  |
| 4527269 | eBay, Inc. | 306631929 |
|  | **Building Products — 0.8%**  |  |
| 316380 | Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 107727390 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 8.4%**  |  |
| 420430 | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 203534367 |
| 3716031 | Bank of New York Mellon (The) <br> Corp. | 311663520 |
| 298719 | Blackrock, Inc. | 282731559 |
| 655017 | Northern Trust Corp. | 64617427 |
| 1438110 | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 199767860 |
| 704018 | State Street Corp. | 63030732 |
|  |  | 1125345465 |
|  | **Chemicals — 1.4%**  |  |
| 2409811 | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 188326730 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 1.8%**  |  |
| 3912718 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 241453828 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 4.0%**  |  |
| 993097 | American Express Co. | 267192748 |
| 5004237 | Synchrony Financial | 264924307 |
|  |  | 532117055 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 1.0%**  |  |
| 141162 | Costco Wholesale Corp. | 133508196 |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services** <br> **— 1.1%**  |  |
| 3223411 | Baker Hughes Co. | 141668913 |
|  | **Entertainment — 2.0%**  |  |
| 1902364 | Electronic Arts, Inc. | 274929645 |
|  | **Financial Services — 4.9%**  |  |
| 4429160 | Corebridge Financial, Inc. | 139828581 |
| 1269716 | Equitable Holdings, Inc. | 66139506 |
| 739333 | Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | 61941319 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Financial Services (Continued)**  |  |
| 136625 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | $74886895 |
| 897649 | Visa, Inc., Class A | 314590069 |
|  |  | 657386370 |
|  | **Food Products — 0.8%**  |  |
| 2108542 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | 101231101 |
|  | **Ground Transportation —** <br> **0.9%**  |  |
| 740813 | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | 122567511 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 0.5%**  |  |
| 506195 | Abbott Laboratories | 67146767 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 2.5%**  |  |
| 592423 | Elevance Health, Inc. | 257680308 |
| 111578 | McKesson Corp. | 75090878 |
|  |  | 332771186 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 2.1%**  |  |
| 61781 | Booking Holdings, Inc. | 284619507 |
|  | **Household Durables — 5.6%**  |  |
| 1764722 | D.R. Horton, Inc. | 224349108 |
| 387909 | Garmin Ltd. | 84226681 |
| 1763227 | Lennar Corp., Class A | 202383195 |
| 2261698 | PulteGroup, Inc. | 232502555 |
|  |  | 743461539 |
|  | **Insurance — 13.1%**  |  |
| 2586827 | Aflac, Inc. | 287629294 |
| 965644 | Chubb Ltd. | 291614832 |
| 455565 | Cincinnati Financial Corp. | 67296062 |
| 520043 | Everest Group Ltd. | 188947223 |
| 2368430 | Hartford Insurance Group (The), <br> Inc. | 293045844 |
| 1791270 | Lincoln National Corp. | 64324506 |
| 835603 | Travelers (The) Cos., Inc. | 220983569 |
| 4174580 | Unum Group | 340061287 |
|  |  | 1753902617 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 3.6%**  |  |
| 1248363 | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 193046854 |
| 495072 | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 285339698 |
|  |  | 478386552 |
|  | **IT Services — 3.9%**  |  |
| 821074 | Accenture PLC, Class A | 256207931 |
| 3559101 | Cognizant Technology Solutions <br> Corp., Class A | 272271227 |
|  |  | 528479158 |
|  | **Machinery — 6.2%**  |  |
| 3766504 | Mueller Industries, Inc. | 286781614 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Machinery (Continued)**  |  |
| 2556589 | PACCAR, Inc. | $248935071 |
| 869084 | Snap-on, Inc. | 292889999 |
|  |  | 828606684 |
|  | **Metals & Mining — 1.6%**  |  |
| 814295 | Nucor Corp. | 97992260 |
| 211307 | Reliance, Inc. | 61014896 |
| 474780 | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 59385483 |
|  |  | 218392639 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 4.5%**  |  |
| 2228572 | Coterra Energy, Inc. | 64405731 |
| 340931 | Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 54508048 |
| 1573055 | EOG Resources, Inc. | 201728573 |
| 698984 | Expand Energy Corp. | 77810899 |
| 1723286 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 204950404 |
|  |  | 603403655 |
|  | **Professional Services — 3.9%**  |  |
| 959472 | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 293147480 |
| 1040900 | Paycom Software, Inc. | 227415832 |
|  |  | 520563312 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 6.0%**  |  |
| 1491426 | Applied Materials, Inc. | 216435741 |
| 211083 | KLA Corp. | 143494223 |
| 910338 | Lam Research Corp. | 66181573 |
| 114334 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 66311433 |
| 1085909 | NVIDIA Corp. | 117690817 |
| 1215268 | QUALCOMM, Inc. | 186677318 |
|  |  | 796791105 |
|  | **Software — 3.3%**  |  |
| 660477 | Microsoft Corp. | 247936461 |
| 718214 | Salesforce, Inc. | 192739909 |
|  |  | 440676370 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 2.3%**  |  |
| 1409654 | Ross Stores, Inc. | 180139685 |
| 782303 | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 123682104 |
|  |  | 303821789 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 2.0%**  |  |
| 1216734 | Apple, Inc. | 270273123 |
|  | **Textiles, Apparel & Luxury** <br> **Goods — 0.7%**  |  |
| 1467026 | NIKE, Inc., Class B | 93126811 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 13361339774 |
|  | (Cost $12,331,564,366) |  |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** |
| 5050529 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (a) | $5050529 |
|  | (Cost $5,050,529) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 13366390303 |
|  | (Cost $12,336,614,895) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.0%** | 5979353 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $13372369656 |

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common <br> Stocks\*<br>| $13361339774 | $13361339774 | $— | $— |
| Money <br> Market <br> Funds<br>| 5050529 | 5050529 |  |  |
| Total <br> Investments<br>| $13366390303 | $13366390303 | $— | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (FV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.1%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.1%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.1%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.1%** |  |
| 3033733 | First Trust Dow Jones Internet <br> Index Fund (b) | $673943786 |
| 13297814 | First Trust Financials <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 704784142 |
| 10073315 | First Trust Industrials/Producer <br> Durables AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 701505657 |
| 3847042 | First Trust NASDAQ-100-<br> Technology Sector Index <br> Fund | 667692609 |
| 17961453 | First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> <br> Fund | 736599188 |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.1%** | 3484525382 |
|  | (Cost $3,077,457,196) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (2500040)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $3482025342 |

---

&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.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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-<br> Traded Funds\*<br>| $3484525382 | $3484525382 | $— | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (DDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 2.2%**  |  |
| 12037 | RTX Corp. | $1594421 |
|  | **Banks — 10.6%**  |  |
| 4445 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1090358 |
| 21532 | Popular, Inc. | 1988911 |
| 38163 | Synovus Financial Corp. | 1783739 |
| 21942 | Wells Fargo & Co. | 1575216 |
| 11342 | Western Alliance Bancorp | 871406 |
| 4398 | Wintrust Financial Corp. | 494599 |
|  |  | 7804229 |
|  | **Building Products — 0.9%**  |  |
| 9724 | Masco Corp. | 676207 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 12.7%**  |  |
| 6839 | Ares Management Corp., <br> Class A | 1002666 |
| 21872 | Bank of New York Mellon (The) <br> Corp. | 1834405 |
| 6065 | Blackstone, Inc. | 847766 |
| 95859 | Blue Owl Capital, Inc. | 1921014 |
| 36649 | Carlyle Group (The), Inc. | 1597530 |
| 1939 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), <br> Inc. | 1059256 |
| 10804 | Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | 578770 |
| 5853 | Stifel Financial Corp. | 551704 |
|  |  | 9393111 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 0.7%**  |  |
| 9214 | Synchrony Financial | 487789 |
|  | **Containers & Packaging —** <br> **4.9%**  |  |
| 43537 | International Paper Co. | 2322699 |
| 6380 | Packaging Corp. of America | 1263368 |
|  |  | 3586067 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 1.1%**  |  |
| 8270 | NRG Energy, Inc. | 789454 |
|  | **Financial Services — 3.5%**  |  |
| 19586 | Equitable Holdings, Inc. | 1020235 |
| 64189 | MGIC Investment Corp. | 1590603 |
|  |  | 2610838 |
|  | **Food Products — 2.4%**  |  |
| 12846 | Ingredion, Inc. | 1736908 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 1.1%**  |  |
| 5939 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 818216 |
|  | **Health Care REITs — 2.1%**  |  |
| 10231 | Welltower, Inc. | 1567491 |
|  | **Household Durables — 0.8%**  |  |
| 2770 | Garmin Ltd. | 601450 |
|  | **Insurance — 8.4%**  |  |
| 15665 | Aflac, Inc. | 1741791 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Insurance (Continued)**  |  |
| 5373 | Allstate (The) Corp. | $1112587 |
| 3042 | Reinsurance Group of America, <br> Inc. | 598970 |
| 3431 | Travelers (The) Cos., Inc. | 907362 |
| 22236 | Unum Group | 1811345 |
|  |  | 6172055 |
|  | **IT Services — 0.9%**  |  |
| 2093 | Accenture PLC, Class A | 653100 |
|  | **Machinery — 2.4%**  |  |
| 5330 | Snap-on, Inc. | 1796263 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 20.0%**  |  |
| 243447 | Antero Midstream Corp. | 4382046 |
| 18987 | DT Midstream, Inc. | 1831866 |
| 98817 | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 2819249 |
| 25629 | ONEOK, Inc. | 2542909 |
| 3478 | Targa Resources Corp. | 697235 |
| 41684 | Williams (The) Cos., Inc. | 2491036 |
|  |  | 14764341 |
|  | **Retail REITs — 11.9%**  |  |
| 109553 | Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | 2908632 |
| 38170 | Regency Centers Corp. | 2815419 |
| 18167 | Simon Property Group, Inc. | 3017176 |
|  |  | 8741227 |
|  | **Specialized REITs — 3.9%**  |  |
| 25617 | Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | 2914702 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 0.9%**  |  |
| 7613 | NetApp, Inc. | 668726 |
|  | **Textiles, Apparel & Luxury** <br> **Goods — 3.1%**  |  |
| 2249 | Ralph Lauren Corp. | 496444 |
| 17387 | Tapestry, Inc. | 1224219 |
| 35802 | VF Corp. | 555647 |
|  |  | 2276310 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 4.4%**  |  |
| 18325 | Fastenal Co. | 1421104 |
| 3546 | Watsco, Inc. | 1802432 |
|  |  | 3223536 |
|  | **Wireless Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 1.0%**  |  |
| 2803 | T-Mobile US, Inc. | 747588 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 73624029 |
|  | (Cost $71,154,598) |  |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (DDIV)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 34187 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (a) | $34187 |
|  | (Cost $34,187) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.9%** | 73658216 |
|  | (Cost $71,188,785) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.1%** | 49247 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $73707463 |

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

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

Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: <br> REITs – Real Estate Investment Trusts

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common Stocks\* | $73624029 | $73624029 | $— | $— |
| Money Market Funds | 34187 | 34187 |  |  |
| Total Investments | $73658216 | $73658216 | $— | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance**<sup>®</sup> **ETF (AIRR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 100.0%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 100.0%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 11.3%**  |  |
| 936551 | BWX Technologies, Inc. | $92390756 |
| 553647 | Huntington Ingalls Industries, <br> Inc. | 112966134 |
| 1552005 | Kratos Defense & Security <br> Solutions, Inc. (a) | 46079028 |
| 1042093 | Leonardo DRS, Inc. | 34264018 |
| 920370 | Mercury Systems, Inc. (a) | 39658743 |
| 990475 | Triumph Group, Inc. (a) | 25098637 |
|  |  | 350457316 |
|  | **Air Freight & Logistics —** <br> **3.5%**  |  |
| 1066469 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | 109206425 |
|  | **Banks — 10.7%**  |  |
| 2604586 | Associated Banc-Corp. | 58681322 |
| 747121 | First Financial Bancorp | 18663083 |
| 457284 | First Merchants Corp. | 18492565 |
| 4112726 | FNB Corp. | 55316165 |
| 1889645 | Fulton Financial Corp. | 34183678 |
| 3393765 | Old National Bancorp | 71913880 |
| 668678 | Wintrust Financial Corp. | 75199528 |
|  |  | 332450221 |
|  | **Building Products — 6.6%**  |  |
| 685992 | AAON, Inc. | 53596555 |
| 919655 | Advanced Drainage Systems, <br> Inc. | 99920516 |
| 1537901 | Zurn Elkay Water Solutions <br> Corp. | 50719975 |
|  |  | 204237046 |
|  | **Commercial Services &** <br> **Supplies — 4.8%**  |  |
| 466878 | Clean Harbors, Inc. (a) | 92021654 |
| 492001 | VSE Corp. | 59035200 |
|  |  | 151056854 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 21.1%**  |  |
| 415546 | Arcosa, Inc. | 32046907 |
| 235181 | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 75805892 |
| 772431 | Construction Partners, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 55514616 |
| 607906 | Dycom Industries, Inc. (a) | 92608400 |
| 222534 | EMCOR Group, Inc. | 82255242 |
| 932266 | Everus Construction Group, <br> Inc. (a) | 34577746 |
| 1087659 | Granite Construction, Inc. | 82009489 |
| 727904 | MasTec, Inc. (a) | 84953676 |
| 1088219 | Primoris Services Corp. | 62474653 |
| 483316 | Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (a) | 54716204 |
|  |  | 656962825 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 2.4%**  |  |
| 819902 | Atkore, Inc. | $49185921 |
| 152600 | Powell Industries, Inc. | 25992358 |
|  |  | 75178279 |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services** <br> **— 0.7%**  |  |
| 689226 | Aris Water Solutions, Inc., <br> Class A | 22082801 |
|  | **Ground Transportation —** <br> **8.9%**  |  |
| 544306 | Landstar System, Inc. | 81754761 |
| 480822 | Ryder System, Inc. | 69147012 |
| 191327 | Saia, Inc. (a) | 66855394 |
| 1226708 | Schneider National, Inc., Class B | 28030278 |
| 1016734 | Werner Enterprises, Inc. | 29790306 |
|  |  | 275577751 |
|  | **Machinery — 14.1%**  |  |
| 1033832 | Blue Bird Corp. (a) | 33465142 |
| 545945 | Federal Signal Corp. | 40154255 |
| 462134 | Greenbrier (The) Cos., Inc. | 23670503 |
| 1360105 | Mueller Industries, Inc. | 103558395 |
| 1766430 | Mueller Water Products, Inc., <br> Class A | 44902651 |
| 538282 | Proto Labs, Inc. (a) | 18861401 |
| 348155 | RBC Bearings, Inc. (a) | 112025834 |
| 484547 | SPX Technologies, Inc. (a) | 62399963 |
|  |  | 439038144 |
|  | **Marine Transportation —** <br> **3.3%**  |  |
| 1031380 | Kirby Corp. (a) | 104179694 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 12.6%**  |  |
| 432914 | Applied Industrial Technologies, <br> Inc. | 97552841 |
| 2032955 | Core & Main, Inc., Class A (a) | 98212056 |
| 370055 | DXP Enterprises, Inc. (a) | 30440724 |
| 514589 | Herc Holdings, Inc. | 69093865 |
| 942905 | MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., <br> Class A | 73235431 |
| 894564 | Xometry, Inc., Class A (a) | 22292535 |
|  |  | 390827452 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 3111254808 |
|  | (Cost $3,500,648,561) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 1763056 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (b) | 1763056 |
|  | (Cost $1,763,056) |  |

---

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance**<sup>®</sup> **ETF (AIRR)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Value** |
| **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 0.0%** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 0.0%** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 0.0%** |
| $5914 | JPMorgan Chase & Co., <br> 4.36% (b), dated 03/31/25, <br> due 04/01/25, with a maturity <br> value of $5,915. Collateralized <br> by U.S. Treasury Securities, <br> interest rates of 2.38% to <br> 4.63%, due 02/15/42 to <br> 02/15/55. The value of the <br> collateral including accrued <br> interest is $6,032. (c) | $5914 |
|  | (Cost $5,914) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 3113023778 |
|  | (Cost $3,502,417,531) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (866327)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $3112157451 |

---

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

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) This
 security serves as collateral for securities on loan.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common <br> Stocks\*<br>| $3111254808 | $3111254808 | $— | $— |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 1763056 | 1763056 |  |  |
| Repurchase <br> Agreements<br>| 5914 |  | 5914 |  |
| Total <br> Investments<br>| $3113023778 | $3113017864 | $5914 | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

The Fund's investments in repurchase agreements were all subject to an enforceable Master Repurchase Agreement. Repurchase Agreements on a gross basis were as follows:

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Repurchase Agreements** | **Repurchase Agreements** |
| Total gross amount presented on the Statements <br>of Assets and Liabilities<sup>(1)</sup> <br>| $5914 |
| Non-cash Collateral<sup>(2)</sup> <br>| (5914)<br>|
| Net Amount | $— |

---

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

<sup>(1)</sup> The amount is included in "Investments, at value" on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. 

<sup>(2)</sup> At March 31, 2025, the value of the collateral received from each seller exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements. 

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (IFV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.8%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.8%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.8%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 99.8%** |  |
| 1008604 | First Trust China AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> <br> Fund | $21120168 |
| 463851 | First Trust Eurozone <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> ETF | 21559794 |
| 406764 | First Trust India NIFTY <br> 50 Equal Weight ETF | 22681161 |
| 307150 | First Trust Switzerland <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 20778697 |
| 515240 | First Trust United Kingdom <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 20625057 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 106764877 |
|  | (Cost $98,898,075) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.2%** |
| 277206 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (b) | 277206 |
|  | (Cost $277,206) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 107042083 |
|  | (Cost $99,175,281) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (28250)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $107013833 |

---

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

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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 <br> Funds\*<br>| $106764877 | $106764877 | $— | $— |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 277206 | 277206 |  |  |
| Total Investments | $107042083 | $107042083 | $— | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (FVC)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.7%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.7%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.7%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 99.7%** |  |
| 58911 | First Trust Dow Jones Internet <br> Index Fund (b) | $13087079 |
| 1064778 | First Trust Enhanced Short <br> Maturity ETF | 63716315 |
| 258227 | First Trust Financials <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 13686031 |
| 195612 | First Trust Industrials/Producer <br> Durables AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund | 13622420 |
| 74705 | First Trust NASDAQ-100-<br> Technology Sector Index <br> Fund | 12965800 |
| 348790 | First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> <br> Fund | 14303878 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 131381523 |
|  | (Cost $127,566,908) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** |
| 104647 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (c) | 104647 |
|  | (Cost $104,647) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.8%** | 131486170 |
|  | (Cost $127,671,555) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.2%** | 203309 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $131689479 |

---

&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 March 31, 2025.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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 <br> Funds\*<br>| $131381523 | $131381523 | $— | $— |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 104647 | 104647 |  |  |
| Total Investments | $131486170 | $131486170 | $— | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 1.5%**  |  |
| 155743 | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | $49412581 |
| 372987 | Woodward, Inc. | 68066398 |
|  |  | 117478979 |
|  | **Air Freight & Logistics —** <br> **0.5%**  |  |
| 1062100 | Hub Group, Inc., Class A | 39478257 |
|  | **Automobile Components —** <br> **0.9%**  |  |
| 302999 | Lear Corp. | 26730572 |
| 1014918 | Phinia, Inc. | 43062970 |
|  |  | 69793542 |
|  | **Banks — 14.7%**  |  |
| 261131 | 1st Source Corp. | 15618245 |
| 1468189 | Bank OZK | 63792812 |
| 2041477 | Cadence Bank | 61979242 |
| 789974 | Cathay General Bancorp | 33992581 |
| 550753 | Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | 34273359 |
| 552563 | Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | 69180888 |
| 750236 | East West Bancorp, Inc. | 67341183 |
| 3080002 | Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | 50512033 |
| 1299189 | Enterprise Financial Services <br> Corp. | 69818417 |
| 3398271 | First BanCorp | 65144855 |
| 17119 | First Citizens BancShares, Inc., <br> Class A | 31740680 |
| 1933418 | First Commonwealth Financial <br> Corp. | 30045316 |
| 465324 | First Merchants Corp. | 18817703 |
| 1703549 | Fulton Financial Corp. | 30817201 |
| 296640 | Hancock Whitney Corp. | 15558768 |
| 1219737 | Home BancShares, Inc. | 34481965 |
| 3150132 | Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | 47283481 |
| 258843 | Independent Bank Corp. | 16216514 |
| 1035728 | International Bancshares Corp. | 65313008 |
| 387248 | National Bank Holdings Corp., <br> Class A | 14819981 |
| 307333 | Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. | 33487004 |
| 1576055 | OFG Bancorp | 63073721 |
| 193431 | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 20511423 |
| 794791 | Regions Financial Corp. | 17270808 |
| 702849 | SouthState Corp. | 65238444 |
| 153605 | UMB Financial Corp. | 15529466 |
| 505397 | WaFd, Inc. | 14444246 |
| 244001 | Western Alliance Bancorp | 18746597 |
| 576679 | Wintrust Financial Corp. | 64853320 |
|  |  | 1149903261 |
|  | **Beverages — 0.9%**  |  |
| 54010 | Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | 72913500 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 1.3%**  |  |
| 167998 | Dillard's, Inc., Class A | $60165124 |
| 560918 | eBay, Inc. | 37990976 |
|  |  | 98156100 |
|  | **Building Products — 4.8%**  |  |
| 882719 | A.O. Smith Corp. | 57694514 |
| 481978 | Advanced Drainage Systems, <br> Inc. | 52366910 |
| 249298 | Allegion PLC | 32523417 |
| 128875 | Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 43881937 |
| 55365 | CSW Industrials, Inc. | 16140005 |
| 28197 | Lennox International, Inc. | 15813724 |
| 84938 | Owens Corning | 12130845 |
| 290735 | Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 45668654 |
| 1014920 | Tecnoglass, Inc. | 72617526 |
| 263407 | UFP Industries, Inc. | 28195085 |
|  |  | 377032617 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 3.0%**  |  |
| 334722 | Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 75744241 |
| 179652 | Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., <br> Class A | 29748575 |
| 499734 | Northern Trust Corp. | 49298759 |
| 218781 | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 30390869 |
| 677751 | SEI Investments Co. | 52613810 |
|  |  | 237796254 |
|  | **Chemicals — 2.0%**  |  |
| 153528 | Ashland, Inc. | 9102675 |
| 102410 | Balchem Corp. | 17000060 |
| 805470 | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 62947481 |
| 415616 | Innospec, Inc. | 39379616 |
| 473193 | Minerals Technologies, Inc. | 30080879 |
|  |  | 158510711 |
|  | **Commercial Services &** <br> **Supplies — 1.4%**  |  |
| 233856 | Brady Corp., Class A | 16519588 |
| 180209 | Brink's (The) Co. | 15526807 |
| 209892 | MSA Safety, Inc. | 30789058 |
| 78853 | UniFirst Corp. | 13720422 |
| 301753 | Veralto Corp. | 29405830 |
|  |  | 105961705 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 2.1%**  |  |
| 491083 | AECOM | 45538127 |
| 177459 | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 57200359 |
| 158947 | EMCOR Group, Inc. | 58751580 |
|  |  | 161490066 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 1.1%**  |  |
| 716633 | SLM Corp. | 21047511 |
| 1230252 | Synchrony Financial | 65129541 |
|  |  | 86177052 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 1.9%**  |  |
| 1398727 | Andersons (The), Inc. | $60047350 |
| 761288 | PriceSmart, Inc. | 66879151 |
| 229083 | Weis Markets, Inc. | 17650845 |
|  |  | 144577346 |
|  | **Containers & Packaging —** <br> **0.8%**  |  |
| 315836 | Packaging Corp. of America | 62541845 |
|  | **Diversified Consumer Services** <br> **— 1.9%**  |  |
| 17222 | Graham Holdings Co., Class B | 16547931 |
| 568645 | H&R Block, Inc. | 31224297 |
| 1861754 | OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. | 31258849 |
| 2749265 | Perdoceo Education Corp. | 69226493 |
|  |  | 148257570 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 0.6%**  |  |
| 611809 | Otter Tail Corp. | 49171089 |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 1.4%**  |  |
| 472688 | Atkore, Inc. | 28356553 |
| 662574 | EnerSys | 60678527 |
| 97866 | Powell Industries, Inc. | 16669516 |
|  |  | 105704596 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 0.9%**  |  |
| 1190854 | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | 45288177 |
| 59932 | Littelfuse, Inc. | 11791022 |
| 650821 | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | 10348054 |
|  |  | 67427253 |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services** <br> **— 1.8%**  |  |
| 634976 | Atlas Energy Solutions, Inc. | 11327972 |
| 1166632 | Cactus, Inc., Class A | 53466744 |
| 3212048 | NOV, Inc. | 48887370 |
| 498372 | Weatherford International PLC | 26687821 |
|  |  | 140369907 |
|  | **Financial Services — 4.1%**  |  |
| 1081578 | Corebridge Financial, Inc. | 34145417 |
| 1064084 | Equitable Holdings, Inc. | 55428136 |
| 1140214 | Essent Group Ltd. | 65813152 |
| 384473 | Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | 32211148 |
| 2769367 | MGIC Investment Corp. | 68624914 |
| 1977095 | Radian Group, Inc. | 65382532 |
|  |  | 321605299 |
|  | **Food Products — 2.3%**  |  |
| 853736 | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 77604602 |
| 377234 | Ingredion, Inc. | 51005809 |
| 284100 | Lancaster Colony Corp. | 49717500 |
|  |  | 178327911 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Ground Transportation —** <br> **0.2%**  |  |
| 84488 | Landstar System, Inc. | $12690098 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 0.4%**  |  |
| 357299 | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | 29977386 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 1.8%**  |  |
| 282133 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 38869463 |
| 88462 | Chemed Corp. | 54432438 |
| 365937 | Ensign Group (The), Inc. | 47352248 |
|  |  | 140654149 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 0.6%**  |  |
| 181124 | Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | 30180692 |
| 72191 | Wingstop, Inc. | 16284846 |
|  |  | 46465538 |
|  | **Household Durables — 3.4%**  |  |
| 326006 | Installed Building Products, Inc. | 55896989 |
| 691421 | KB Home | 40185388 |
| 1596797 | La-Z-Boy, Inc. | 62418795 |
| 767255 | Meritage Homes Corp. | 54383034 |
| 503906 | Toll Brothers, Inc. | 53207435 |
|  |  | 266091641 |
|  | **Household Products — 0.2%**  |  |
| 218844 | Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | 15658288 |
|  | **Insurance — 10.1%**  |  |
| 335037 | Assurant, Inc. | 70274011 |
| 794767 | Assured Guaranty Ltd. | 70018973 |
| 786935 | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | 78882364 |
| 327690 | Brown & Brown, Inc. | 40764636 |
| 115665 | Cincinnati Financial Corp. | 17086034 |
| 1411815 | CNO Financial Group, Inc. | 58802095 |
| 346466 | Employers Holdings, Inc. | 17545038 |
| 128813 | Everest Group Ltd. | 46801627 |
| 99385 | Hanover Insurance Group (The), <br> Inc. | 17288021 |
| 258606 | Kemper Corp. | 17287811 |
| 1411208 | Lincoln National Corp. | 50676479 |
| 249832 | Primerica, Inc. | 71084699 |
| 190332 | Principal Financial Group, Inc. | 16058311 |
| 312086 | Reinsurance Group of America, <br> Inc. | 61449733 |
| 64604 | RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | 15504960 |
| 1027206 | Unum Group | 83676201 |
| 829550 | W.R. Berkley Corp. | 59030778 |
|  |  | 792231771 |
|  | **Machinery — 10.0%**  |  |
| 143284 | AGCO Corp. | 13263800 |
| 277692 | Alamo Group, Inc. | 49487491 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Machinery (Continued)**  |  |
| 499247 | Allison Transmission Holdings, <br> Inc. | $47762960 |
| 425818 | Atmus Filtration Technologies, <br> Inc. | 15640295 |
| 916203 | Donaldson Co., Inc. | 61440573 |
| 85266 | Dover Corp. | 14979531 |
| 398301 | Federal Signal Corp. | 29295039 |
| 648985 | Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | 60926712 |
| 784677 | Graco, Inc. | 65528376 |
| 320438 | IDEX Corp. | 57989665 |
| 471850 | ITT, Inc. | 60944146 |
| 244925 | Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | 46330013 |
| 926681 | Mueller Industries, Inc. | 70557491 |
| 213795 | Snap-on, Inc. | 72051053 |
| 209200 | Tennant Co. | 16683700 |
| 883815 | Terex Corp. | 33390531 |
| 325187 | Watts Water Technologies, Inc., <br> Class A | 66312133 |
|  |  | 782583509 |
|  | **Marine Transportation —** <br> **0.2%**  |  |
| 118493 | Matson, Inc. | 15187248 |
|  | **Media — 2.2%**  |  |
| 686571 | Fox Corp., Class A | 38859918 |
| 992754 | Interpublic Group of (The) Cos., <br> Inc. | 26963199 |
| 1291819 | New York Times (The) Co., <br> Class A | 64074222 |
| 504979 | Omnicom Group, Inc. | 41867809 |
|  |  | 171765148 |
|  | **Metals & Mining — 2.2%**  |  |
| 878532 | Commercial Metals Co. | 40421257 |
| 108301 | Reliance, Inc. | 31271914 |
| 115284 | Royal Gold, Inc. | 18850087 |
| 251998 | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 31519910 |
| 1106970 | Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | 52824608 |
|  |  | 174887776 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 3.4%**  |  |
| 1904653 | Coterra Energy, Inc. | 55044472 |
| 169135 | Expand Energy Corp. | 18828108 |
| 611930 | HF Sinclair Corp. | 20120258 |
| 238734 | International Seaways, Inc. | 7925969 |
| 1898950 | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., <br> Class A | 47967477 |
| 1073183 | SM Energy Co. | 32141831 |
| 36902 | Texas Pacific Land Corp. | 48894781 |
| 1207774 | World Kinect Corp. | 34252471 |
|  |  | 265175367 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Paper & Forest Products —** <br> **0.2%**  |  |
| 200315 | Sylvamo Corp. | $13435127 |
|  | **Personal Care Products —** <br> **0.7%**  |  |
| 511868 | Interparfums, Inc. | 58286409 |
|  | **Professional Services — 4.9%**  |  |
| 263577 | CSG Systems International, Inc. | 15938501 |
| 1601848 | Genpact Ltd. | 80701102 |
| 336713 | Insperity, Inc. | 30044901 |
| 482175 | Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | 58290136 |
| 457553 | Korn Ferry | 31035820 |
| 111772 | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | 15082514 |
| 363430 | Paycom Software, Inc. | 79402186 |
| 239443 | Robert Half, Inc. | 13061616 |
| 505153 | TriNet Group, Inc. | 40028324 |
| 318625 | UL Solutions, Inc., Class A | 17970450 |
|  |  | 381555550 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 0.7%**  |  |
| 394806 | Universal Display Corp. | 55067541 |
|  | **Software — 2.0%**  |  |
| 1968339 | Clear Secure, Inc., Class A | 50999664 |
| 207656 | Dolby Laboratories, Inc., <br> Class A | 16676853 |
| 426985 | InterDigital, Inc. | 88279149 |
|  |  | 155955666 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 2.0%**  |  |
| 790142 | Buckle (The), Inc. | 30278242 |
| 301202 | Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. | 60710275 |
| 421461 | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 66632984 |
|  |  | 157621501 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 0.8%**  |  |
| 110191 | Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | 10043910 |
| 1717329 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 26498386 |
| 263452 | NetApp, Inc. | 23141624 |
|  |  | 59683920 |
|  | **Textiles, Apparel & Luxury** <br> **Goods — 3.0%**  |  |
| 179613 | Columbia Sportswear Co. | 13594908 |
| 890622 | Kontoor Brands, Inc. | 57115589 |
| 320370 | Ralph Lauren Corp. | 70718474 |
| 1631773 | Steven Madden Ltd. | 43470433 |
| 696818 | Tapestry, Inc. | 49062955 |
|  |  | 233962359 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 1.0%**  |  |
| 294503 | Applied Industrial Technologies, <br> Inc. | $66363306 |
| 112019 | Boise Cascade Co. | 10987944 |
|  |  | 77351250 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 7798962102 |
|  | (Cost $7,445,085,726) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 3742093 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (a) | 3742093 |
|  | (Cost $3,742,093) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.9%** | 7802704195 |
|  | (Cost $7,448,827,819) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.1%** | 5458086 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $7808162281 |

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common <br> Stocks\*<br>| $7798962102 | $7798962102 | $— | $— |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 3742093 | 3742093 |  |  |
| Total <br> Investments<br>| $7802704195 | $7802704195 | $— | $— |

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (LEGR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.4%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.4%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.4%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 2.3%**  |  |
| 3937 | Airbus SE (EUR) (b) | $693252 |
| 4353 | Boeing (The) Co. (c) | 742404 |
| 1482 | Lockheed Martin Corp. | 662024 |
|  |  | 2097680 |
|  | **Automobile Components —** <br> **0.7%**  |  |
| 52400 | Denso Corp. (JPY) (b) | 650105 |
|  | **Automobiles — 3.1%**  |  |
| 7759 | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG <br> (EUR) (b) | 625667 |
| 72773 | Ford Motor Co. | 729914 |
| 10695 | Mercedes-Benz Group AG <br> (EUR) (b) | 631774 |
| 2882 | Tesla, Inc. (c) | 746899 |
|  |  | 2734254 |
|  | **Banks — 24.7%**  |  |
| 38924 | ANZ Group Holdings Ltd. <br> (AUD) (b) | 712664 |
| 59738 | Axis Bank Ltd. (INR) (b) | 766287 |
| 50017 | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya <br> Argentaria S.A. (EUR) (b) | 682613 |
| 106347 | Banco Santander S.A. (EUR) (b) | 716453 |
| 17482 | Bank of America Corp. | 729524 |
| 1192888 | Bank of China Ltd., Class H <br> (HKD) (b) | 720449 |
| 795952 | Bank of Communications Co., <br> Ltd., Class H (HKD) (b) | 711276 |
| 185492 | Barclays PLC (GBP) (b) | 697459 |
| 8684 | BNP Paribas S.A. (EUR) (b) | 725805 |
| 179814 | BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. <br> (HKD) (b) | 728053 |
| 1594022 | China CITIC Bank Corp., Ltd., <br> Class H (HKD) (b) | 1250359 |
| 111270 | China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., <br> Class H (HKD) (b) | 659715 |
| 10316 | Citigroup, Inc. | 732333 |
| 21010 | DBS Group Holdings Ltd. <br> (SGD) (b) | 721511 |
| 182723 | First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC <br> (AED) (b) | 686562 |
| 11553 | HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR | 767581 |
| 62805 | HSBC Holdings PLC (GBP) (b) | 711991 |
| 42588 | ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR | 1342374 |
| 1726685 | Industrial & Commercial Bank <br> of China Ltd., Class H <br> (HKD) (b) | 1232130 |
| 35062 | ING Groep N.V., ADR | 686865 |
| 3080 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 755524 |
| 30403 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. <br> (INR) (b) | 769673 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Banks (Continued)**  |  |
| 193722 | Lloyds Banking Group PLC, <br> ADR (d) | $740018 |
| 88435 | Nordea Bank Abp (EUR) (b) | 1131126 |
| 1057006 | Postal Savings Bank of China <br> Co., Ltd., Class H <br> (HKD) (b) (e) (f) | 654064 |
| 6358 | Royal Bank of Canada (CAD) | 716189 |
| 447328 | Sberbank of Russia PJSC <br> (RUB) (b) (c) (g) (h) | 0 |
| 10130 | Wells Fargo & Co. | 727233 |
| 37229 | Westpac Banking Corp. <br> (AUD) (b) | 741881 |
|  |  | 22217712 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 4.0%**  |  |
| 8912 | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., <br> ADR | 1178434 |
| 6359 | Amazon.com, Inc. (c) | 1209863 |
| 29897 | JD.com, Inc., ADR | 1229365 |
|  |  | 3617662 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 6.3%**  |  |
| 8706 | Bank of New York Mellon (The) <br> Corp. | 730172 |
| 2669 | CME Group, Inc. | 708059 |
| 2420 | Deutsche Boerse AG (EUR) (b) | 714047 |
| 1321 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), <br> Inc. | 721649 |
| 4833 | London Stock Exchange <br> Group PLC (GBP) (b) | 717836 |
| 483 | Partners Group Holding AG <br> (CHF) (b) | 687406 |
| 1445 | S&P Global, Inc. | 734204 |
| 21872 | UBS Group AG (CHF) (b) | 671790 |
|  |  | 5685163 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 1.6%**  |  |
| 11623 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 717255 |
| 133370 | Nokia Oyj, ADR | 702860 |
|  |  | 1420115 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 0.8%**  |  |
| 2705 | American Express Co. | 727780 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 1.6%**  |  |
| 10492 | Kroger (The) Co. | 710203 |
| 8207 | Walmart, Inc. | 720493 |
|  |  | 1430696 |
|  | **Diversified Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 6.3%**  |  |
| 47257 | AT&T, Inc. | 1336428 |
| 33585 | Deutsche Telekom AG <br> (EUR) (b) | 1239961 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (LEGR)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** |
|  | **Diversified Telecommunication** <br> **Services (Continued)**  |  |
| 263273 | Emirates Telecommunications <br> Group Co. PJSC (AED) | $1211357 |
| 2053 | Swisscom AG (CHF) (b) | 1183045 |
| 15867 | Verizon Communications, Inc. | 719727 |
|  |  | 5690518 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 1.5%**  |  |
| 45935 | Iberdrola S.A. (EUR) (b) | 741764 |
| 9047 | Verbund AG (EUR) | 640268 |
|  |  | 1382032 |
|  | **Financial Services — 3.6%**  |  |
| 2372 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 1300140 |
| 18427 | PayPal Holdings, Inc. (c) | 1202362 |
| 2111 | Visa, Inc., Class A | 739821 |
|  |  | 3242323 |
|  | **Household Durables — 0.8%**  |  |
| 29625 | Sony Group Corp., ADR (d) | 752179 |
|  | **Industrial Conglomerates —** <br> **2.1%**  |  |
| 5965 | Honeywell International, Inc. | 1263089 |
| 2820 | Siemens AG (EUR) (b) | 651270 |
|  |  | 1914359 |
|  | **Insurance — 4.7%**  |  |
| 85911 | AIA Group Ltd. (HKD) (b) | 650335 |
| 1833 | Allianz SE (EUR) (b) | 701509 |
| 8504 | American International Group, <br> Inc. | 739338 |
| 16479 | AXA S.A. (EUR) (b) | 704080 |
| 8926 | MetLife, Inc. | 716669 |
| 115886 | Ping An Insurance Group Co. of <br> China Ltd., Class H <br> (HKD) (b) | 691718 |
|  |  | 4203649 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 2.1%**  |  |
| 13080 | Baidu, Inc., ADR (c) (d) | 1203752 |
| 10645 | Tencent Holdings Ltd. <br> (HKD) (b) | 680173 |
|  |  | 1883925 |
|  | **IT Services — 9.6%**  |  |
| 3889 | Accenture PLC, Class A | 1213524 |
| 7793 | Capgemini SE (EUR) (b) | 1170965 |
| 15738 | Cognizant Technology Solutions <br> Corp., Class A | 1203957 |
| 67410 | Infosys Ltd., ADR (d) | 1230232 |
| 5016 | International Business Machines <br> Corp. | 1247279 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **IT Services (Continued)**  |  |
| 30543 | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. <br> (INR) (b) | $1284839 |
| 406909 | Wipro Ltd., ADR | 1245141 |
|  |  | 8595937 |
|  | **Marine Transportation —** <br> **0.8%**  |  |
| 390 | A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S, <br> Class B (DKK) (b) | 678767 |
|  | **Metals & Mining — 1.5%**  |  |
| 28847 | BHP Group Ltd. (AUD) (b) | 699921 |
| 11332 | Rio Tinto PLC, ADR | 680826 |
|  |  | 1380747 |
|  | **Multi-Utilities — 1.4%**  |  |
| 65598 | Engie S.A. (EUR) (b) | 1278235 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 0.8%**  |  |
| 42503 | Gazprom PJSC, <br> ADR (b) (c) (g) (h) | 0 |
| 364010 | Gazprom PJSC <br> (RUB) (b) (c) (g) (h) | 0 |
| 10238 | Shell PLC, ADR | 750241 |
|  |  | 750241 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 1.4%**  |  |
| 7703 | Zoetis, Inc. | 1268299 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 7.9%**  |  |
| 12567 | Advanced Micro Devices, <br> Inc. (c) | 1291134 |
| 33290 | Infineon Technologies AG <br> (EUR) (b) | 1109722 |
| 52023 | Intel Corp. | 1181442 |
| 12995 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 1129136 |
| 10667 | NVIDIA Corp. | 1156088 |
| 7185 | Taiwan Semiconductor <br> Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR | 1192710 |
|  |  | 7060232 |
|  | **Software — 6.2%**  |  |
| 3255 | Microsoft Corp. | 1221894 |
| 8350 | Oracle Corp. | 1167414 |
| 4537 | Salesforce, Inc. | 1217549 |
| 4793 | SAP SE (EUR) (b) | 1284287 |
| 2924 | Workday, Inc., Class A (c) | 682842 |
|  |  | 5573986 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 0.8%**  |  |
| 1997 | Home Depot (The), Inc. | 731881 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 1.5%**  |  |
| 32765 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. <br> (KRW) (b) | 1298984 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (LEGR)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** |
|  | **Wireless Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 1.3%**  |  |
| 858200 | SoftBank Corp. (JPY) (b) | $1197168 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 89464629 |
|  | (Cost $80,213,215) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** |
| 53387 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - 4.23% (i) | 53387 |
|  | (Cost $53,387) |  |

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Value** |
| **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 4.0%** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 4.0%** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 4.0%** |
| $1277799 | Daiwa Capital Markets America, <br> Inc., 4.36% (i), dated <br> 03/31/25, due 04/01/25, with a <br> maturity value of $1,277,954. <br> Collateralized by <br> U.S. Treasury Securities, <br> interest rates of 0.00% to <br> 4.88%, due 04/22/25 to <br> 02/15/45. The value of the <br> collateral including accrued <br> interest is $1,303,356. (j) | 1277799 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Value** |
| $1277799 | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., <br> 4.35% (i), dated 03/31/25, due <br> 04/01/25, with a maturity <br> value of $1,277,953. <br> Collateralized by <br> U.S. Treasury Note, interest <br> rate of 4.13%, due 07/31/31. <br> The value of the collateral <br> including accrued interest is <br> $1,303,355. (j) | $1277799 |
| 1095256 | RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., <br> 4.35% (i), dated 03/31/25, due <br> 04/01/25, with a maturity <br> value of $1,095,388. <br> Collateralized by <br> U.S. Treasury Securities, <br> interest rates of 0.00% to <br> 4.00%, due 04/15/26 to <br> 02/15/54. The value of the <br> collateral including accrued <br> interest is $1,117,161. (j) | 1095256 |
|  | **Total Repurchase Agreements** | 3650854 |
|  | (Cost $3,650,854) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 103.5%** | 93168870 |
|  | (Cost $83,917,456) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (3.5)%** | (3179036)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $89989834 |

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Securities
 are issued in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated
 in the security description.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This
 security is fair valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee
 in accordance with procedures approved by the Trust's
 Board of Trustees, and in accordance with provisions of
 the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rules thereunder,
 as amended. At March 31, 2025, securities noted as
 such are valued at $37,658,691 or 41.8% of net assets. Certain
 of these securities are fair valued using a factor provided
 by a third-party pricing service due to the change in value
 between the foreign markets' close and the New York Stock
 Exchange close exceeding a certain threshold. On days when
 this threshold is not exceeded, these securities are typically
 valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which
 they are principally traded.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) All
 or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note 2F - Securities
 Lending in the Notes to Financial Statements). The remaining
 contractual maturity of all of the securities lending transactions
 is overnight and continuous. The aggregate value
 of such securities is $3,533,548 and the total value of the
 collateral held by the Fund, including for securities sold and
 pending settlement, is $3,650,854.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (LEGR)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) This
 security is exempt from registration upon resale under Rule
 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933
 Act") and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration,
 normally to qualified institutional buyers. This security
 is not restricted on the foreign exchange where it trades
 freely without any additional registration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) This
 security may be resold to qualified foreign investors and foreign
 institutional buyers under Regulation S of the 1933 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Pursuant
 to procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees,
 this security has been determined to be illiquid by First
 Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund's advisor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) This
 security's value was determined using significant unobservable
 inputs (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes
 to Financial Statements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) This
 security serves as collateral for securities on loan.

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: | Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: |
| ADR | – American Depositary Receipt |
| AED | – United Arab Emirates Dirham |
| AUD | – Australian Dollar |
| CAD | – Canadian Dollar |
| CHF | – Swiss Franc |
| DKK | – Danish Krone |
| EUR | – Euro |
| GBP | – British Pound Sterling |
| HKD | – Hong Kong Dollar |
| INR | – Indian Rupee |
| JPY | – Japanese Yen |
| KRW | – South Korean Won |
| RUB | – Russian Ruble |
| SGD | – Singapore Dollar |
| USD | – United States Dollar |

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Currency Exposure Diversification** | **% of Total** <br>**Investments**<br>|
| USD | 56.8% |
| EUR | 16.6 |
| HKD | 8.6 |
| INR | 3.0 |
| CHF | 2.7 |
| AUD | 2.3 |
| GBP | 2.3 |
| AED | 2.0 |
| JPY | 2.0 |
| KRW | 1.4 |
| SGD | 0.8 |
| CAD | 0.8 |
| DKK | 0.7 |
| RUB | 0.0<sup>‡</sup> <br>|
| Total | 100.0% |

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <sup>‡</sup> <br>| Investments are valued at $0. |

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Country Allocation**<sup>†</sup> <br>| **% of Net** <br>**Assets**<br>|
| United States | 39.6% |
| India | 8.2 |
| Germany | 7.7 |
| China | 6.6 |
| United Kingdom | 4.8 |
| Cayman Islands | 4.8 |
| France | 4.3 |
| Japan | 4.3 |
| Switzerland | 2.8 |
| Australia | 2.4 |
| Spain | 2.4 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2.1 |
| Finland | 2.0 |
| Canada | 2.0 |
| Netherlands | 1.5 |
| Hong Kong | 1.5 |
| South Korea | 1.5 |
| Ireland | 1.4 |
| Taiwan | 1.3 |
| Singapore | 0.8 |
| Denmark | 0.8 |
| Austria | 0.7 |
| Russia | 0.0<sup>†</sup><sup>†</sup> <br>|
| Total Investments | 103.5 |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (3.5) |
| Total | 100.0% |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <sup>†</sup> <br>| Portfolio securities are categorized based upon their country <br> of incorporation, which can be different from the country <br> categorization of the Fund's underlying index.<br>|
| <sup>†</sup><sup>†</sup> <br>| Investments are valued at $0. |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (LEGR)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common Stocks: |  |  |  |  |
| Aerospace & <br> Defense<br>| $2097680 | $1404428 | $693252 | $— |
| Automobile <br> Components<br>| 650105 |  | 650105 |  |
| Automobiles | 2734254 | 1476813 | 1257441 |  |
| Banks | 22217712 | 7197641 | 15020071 | —\*\* |
| Capital Markets | 5685163 | 2894084 | 2791079 |  |
| Diversified <br> Telecommunication <br> Services<br>| 5690518 | 3267512 | 2423006 |  |
| Electric Utilities | 1382032 | 640268 | 741764 |  |
| Industrial <br> Conglomerates<br>| 1914359 | 1263089 | 651270 |  |
| Insurance | 4203649 | 1456007 | 2747642 |  |
| Interactive Media <br> & Services<br>| 1883925 | 1203752 | 680173 |  |
| IT Services | 8595937 | 6140133 | 2455804 |  |
| Marine <br> Transportation<br>| 678767 |  | 678767 |  |
| Metals & Mining | 1380747 | 680826 | 699921 |  |
| Multi-Utilities | 1278235 |  | 1278235 |  |
| Oil, Gas & <br> Consumable <br> Fuels<br>| 750241 | 750241 |  | —\*\* |
| Semiconductors <br> & <br> Semiconductor <br> Equipment<br>| 7060232 | 5950510 | 1109722 |  |
| Software | 5573986 | 4289699 | 1284287 |  |
| Technology <br> Hardware, <br> Storage & <br> Peripherals<br>| 1298984 |  | 1298984 |  |
| Wireless <br> Telecommunication <br> Services<br>| 1197168 |  | 1197168 |  |
| Other Industry <br> Categories\*<br>| 13190935 | 13190935 |  |  |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 53387 | 53387 |  |  |
| Repurchase <br> Agreements<br>| 3650854 |  | 3650854 |  |
| Total Investments | $93168870 | $51859325 | $41309545 | $—\*\* |

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

\*\* Investments are valued at $0.

Level 3 investments are fair valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee and are footnoted in the Portfolio of Investments. All Level 3 values are based on unobservable inputs.

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**Offsetting Assets and Liabilities**

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Offsetting assets and liabilities requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset, and to disclose instruments and transactions subject to master netting or similar agreements (see Note 2C - Offsetting on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities in the Notes to Financial Statements).

The Fund's loaned securities were all subject to an enforceable Securities Lending Agency Agreement. Securities lent in accordance with the Securities Lending Agency Agreement on a gross basis were as follows:

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Securities Lending Agency Agreement** | **Securities Lending Agency Agreement** |
| Total gross amount presented on the Statements <br> of Assets and Liabilities<sup>(1)</sup> <br>| $3533548 |
| Non-cash Collateral<sup>(2)</sup> <br>| (3533548)<br>|
| Net Amount | $— |

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

<sup>(1)</sup> The amount presented on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which is included in "Investments, at value," is not offset and is shown on a gross basis. 

<sup>(2)</sup> At March 31, 2025, the value of the collateral received from each borrower exceeded the value of the related securities loaned. This amount is disclosed on the Portfolio of Investments. 

The Fund's investments in repurchase agreements were all subject to an enforceable Master Repurchase Agreement. Repurchase Agreements on a gross basis were as follows:

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Repurchase Agreements** | **Repurchase Agreements** |
| Total gross amount presented on the Statements <br> of Assets and Liabilities<sup>(3)</sup> <br>| $3650854 |
| Non-cash Collateral<sup>(4)</sup> <br>| (3650854)<br>|
| Net Amount | $— |

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

<sup>(3)</sup> The amount is included in "Investments, at value" on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. 

<sup>(4)</sup> At March 31, 2025, the value of the collateral received from each seller exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements. 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.9%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 4.4%**  |  |
| 51535 | AeroVironment, Inc. (b) | $6142457 |
| 77472 | Kratos Defense & Security <br> Solutions, Inc. (b) | 2300144 |
| 4428 | Northrop Grumman Corp. | 2267180 |
| 1515016 | QinetiQ Group PLC (GBP) (c) | 7596192 |
|  |  | 18305973 |
|  | **Air Freight & Logistics —** <br> **0.5%**  |  |
| 51864 | GXO Logistics, Inc. (b) | 2026845 |
|  | **Automobile Components —** <br> **5.3%**  |  |
| 31396 | Aptiv PLC (b) | 1868062 |
| 159200 | Denso Corp. (JPY) (c) | 1975127 |
| 317050 | Gentex Corp. | 7387265 |
| 56121 | Magna International, Inc. | 1907553 |
| 489255 | Mobileye Global, Inc., <br> Class A (b) (d) | 7042826 |
| 196193 | Valeo SE (EUR) (c) | 1841955 |
|  |  | 22022788 |
|  | **Automobiles — 0.4%**  |  |
| 6978 | Tesla, Inc. (b) | 1808419 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 1.3%**  |  |
| 1026718 | Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., <br> Class A (b) (d) | 5431338 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 1.7%**  |  |
| 15429 | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., <br> ADR | 2040177 |
| 16052 | Amazon.com, Inc. (b) | 3054054 |
| 48794 | JD.com, Inc., ADR | 2006409 |
|  |  | 7100640 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 0.4%**  |  |
| 21972 | Arista Networks, Inc. (b) | 1702391 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 1.3%**  |  |
| 115654 | Upstart Holdings, Inc. (b) | 5323554 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 2.1%**  |  |
| 2357082 | Ocado Group PLC (GBP) (b) (c) | 8630892 |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 4.1%**  |  |
| 63639 | ABB Ltd. (CHF) (c) | 3283642 |
| 16812 | Emerson Electric Co. | 1843268 |
| 133500 | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. <br> (JPY) (c) | 2462045 |
| 191300 | NIDEC CORP. (JPY) (c) | 3210451 |
| 11867 | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 3066195 |
| 14005 | Schneider Electric SE (EUR) (c) | 3232999 |
|  |  | 17098600 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 7.1%**  |  |
| 103887 | Cognex Corp. | $3098949 |
| 278130 | Delta Electronics, Inc. <br> (TWD) (c) | 3076190 |
| 106617 | FARO Technologies, Inc. (b) | 2910644 |
| 675987 | Hexagon AB, Class B (SEK) (c) | 7226142 |
| 8600 | Keyence Corp. (JPY) (c) | 3381607 |
| 113900 | Omron Corp. (JPY) (c) | 3216161 |
| 180100 | Yokogawa Electric Corp. <br> (JPY) (c) | 3514832 |
| 10816 | Zebra Technologies Corp., <br> Class A (b) | 3056169 |
|  |  | 29480694 |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services** <br> **— 1.9%**  |  |
| 349056 | Oceaneering International, <br> Inc. (b) | 7612911 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 3.0%**  |  |
| 13453 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (b) | 6662867 |
| 22218 | Medtronic PLC | 1996510 |
| 53718 | Omnicell, Inc. (b) | 1877981 |
| 5294 | Stryker Corp. | 1970692 |
|  |  | 12508050 |
|  | **Household Durables — 0.5%**  |  |
| 82400 | Sony Group Corp. (JPY) (c) | 2084968 |
|  | **Industrial Conglomerates —** <br> **1.9%**  |  |
| 33518 | Siemens AG (EUR) (c) | 7740881 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 4.3%**  |  |
| 20011 | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 3094501 |
| 23649 | Baidu, Inc., ADR (b) (d) | 2176417 |
| 69314 | Kakao Corp. (KRW) (c) | 1847807 |
| 11539 | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 6650618 |
| 14449 | NAVER Corp. (KRW) (c) | 1888250 |
| 33222 | Tencent Holdings Ltd. <br> (HKD) (c) | 2122751 |
|  |  | 17780344 |
|  | **IT Services — 2.3%**  |  |
| 25341 | Akamai Technologies, Inc. (b) | 2039950 |
| 30545 | International Business Machines <br> Corp. | 7595320 |
|  |  | 9635270 |
|  | **Life Sciences Tools & Services** <br> **— 4.0%**  |  |
| 86890 | Illumina, Inc. (b) | 6893852 |
| 15742 | Tecan Group AG (CHF) (c) | 2995369 |
| 137249 | Tempus AI, Inc. (b) (d) | 6620892 |
|  |  | 16510113 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** |
|  | **Machinery — 9.8%**  |  |
| 57785 | ANDRITZ AG (EUR) (c) | $3242096 |
| 116706 | ATS Corp. (CAD) (b) | 2909033 |
| 131900 | Daifuku Co., Ltd. (JPY) (c) | 3242302 |
| 4252 | Deere & Co. | 1995676 |
| 269700 | FANUC Corp. (JPY) (c) | 7348181 |
| 25814 | JBT Marel Corp. | 3154471 |
| 41100 | Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. <br> (JPY) (c) | 2480799 |
| 85444 | Proto Labs, Inc. (b) | 2993958 |
| 339676 | Symbotic, Inc. (b) (d) | 6864852 |
| 121349 | Valmet Oyj (EUR) (c) (d) | 3291360 |
| 127300 | Yaskawa Electric Corp. <br> (JPY) (c) | 3189898 |
|  |  | 40712626 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%**  |  |
| 12389 | Johnson & Johnson | 2054592 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 10.2%**  |  |
| 34123 | Advanced Micro Devices, <br> Inc. (b) | 3505797 |
| 125519 | Ambarella, Inc. (b) | 6317371 |
| 45830 | Astera Labs, Inc. (b) | 2734676 |
| 86156 | Intel Corp. | 1956603 |
| 4807 | KLA Corp. | 3267799 |
| 36393 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 3162188 |
| 27277 | NVIDIA Corp. | 2956281 |
| 15806 | NXP Semiconductors N.V. | 3004088 |
| 21680 | QUALCOMM, Inc. | 3330265 |
| 208400 | Renesas Electronics Corp. <br> (JPY) (c) | 2795196 |
| 26208 | SK Hynix, Inc. (KRW) (c) | 3493684 |
| 18875 | Taiwan Semiconductor <br> Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR | 3133250 |
| 31016 | Teradyne, Inc. | 2561922 |
|  |  | 42219120 |
|  | **Software — 30.9%**  |  |
| 4662 | Adobe, Inc. (b) | 1788017 |
| 237470 | Appian Corp., Class A (b) | 6841511 |
| 7456 | Autodesk, Inc. (b) | 1951981 |
| 328813 | C3.ai, Inc., Class A (b) (d) | 6921514 |
| 30781 | Cadence Design Systems, <br> Inc. (b) | 7828532 |
| 756688 | CCC Intelligent Solutions <br> Holdings, Inc. (b) | 6832893 |
| 195210 | Dassault Systemes SE (EUR) (c) | 7432200 |
| 134684 | Dynatrace, Inc. (b) | 6350351 |
| 8583 | Microsoft Corp. | 3221972 |
| 55400 | Nice Ltd., ADR (b) | 8541018 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Software (Continued)**  |  |
| 90799 | Palantir Technologies, Inc., <br> Class A (b) | $7663435 |
| 40491 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (b) | 6909384 |
| 98213 | Pegasystems, Inc. | 6827768 |
| 318886 | PROS Holdings, Inc. (b) | 6068400 |
| 12495 | PTC, Inc. (b) | 1936100 |
| 25888 | Salesforce, Inc. | 6947304 |
| 373759 | SentinelOne, Inc., Class A (b) | 6794939 |
| 8293 | ServiceNow, Inc. (b) | 6602389 |
| 16862 | Synopsys, Inc. (b) | 7231269 |
| 626882 | UiPath, Inc., Class A (b) | 6456884 |
| 29280 | Workday, Inc., Class A (b) | 6837758 |
|  |  | 127985619 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 1.5%**  |  |
| 8454 | Apple, Inc. | 1877887 |
| 54879 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. <br> (KRW) (c) | 2175704 |
| 121700 | Seiko Epson Corp. (JPY) (c) (d) | 1949701 |
|  |  | 6003292 |
|  | **Wireless Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 0.5%**  |  |
| 37200 | SoftBank Group Corp. (JPY) (c) | 1902777 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 413682697 |
|  | (Cost $433,286,289) |  |

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Value** |
| **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 6.3%** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 6.3%** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 6.3%** |
| $7894367 | Bank of America Corp., <br> 4.36% (e), dated 03/31/25, due <br> 04/01/25, with a maturity <br> value of $7,895,323. <br> Collateralized by <br> U.S. Treasury Securities, <br> interest rates of 0.00% to <br> 4.38%, due 05/15/34 to <br> 11/15/48. The value of the <br> collateral including accrued <br> interest is $8,052,254. (f) | 7894367 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Value** |
| **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Continued)** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Continued)** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Continued)** |
| $9210094 | Daiwa Capital Markets America, <br> Inc., 4.36% (e), dated <br> 03/31/25, due 04/01/25, with a <br> maturity value of $9,211,209. <br> Collateralized by <br> U.S. Treasury Securities, <br> interest rates of 0.00% to <br> 4.88%, due 04/22/25 to <br> 02/15/45. The value of the <br> collateral including accrued <br> interest is $9,394,302. (f) | $9210094 |
| 9210094 | RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., <br> 4.35% (e), dated 03/31/25, due <br> 04/01/25, with a maturity <br> value of $9,211,207. <br> Collateralized by <br> U.S. Treasury Securities, <br> interest rates of 0.00% to <br> 4.00%, due 04/15/26 to <br> 02/15/54. The value of the <br> collateral including accrued <br> interest is $9,394,296. (f) | 9210094 |
|  | **Total Repurchase Agreements** | 26314555 |
|  | (Cost $26,314,555) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 106.2%** | 439997252 |
|  | (Cost $459,600,844) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (6.2)%** | (25749294)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $414247958 |

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Securities
 are issued in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated
 in the security description.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) This
 security is fair valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee
 in accordance with procedures approved by the Trust's
 Board of Trustees, and in accordance with provisions of
 the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rules thereunder,
 as amended. At March 31, 2025, securities noted as
 such are valued at $113,872,159 or 27.5% of net assets. Certain
 of these securities are fair valued using a factor provided
 by a third-party pricing service due to the change in value
 between the foreign markets' close and the New York Stock
 Exchange close exceeding a certain threshold. On days when
 this threshold is not exceeded, these securities are typically
 valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which
 they are principally traded.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) All
 or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note 2F - Securities
 Lending in the Notes to Financial Statements). The remaining
 contractual maturity of all of the securities lending transactions
 is overnight and continuous. The aggregate value
 of such securities is $25,014,706 and the total value of the
 collateral held by the Fund, including for securities sold and
 pending settlement, is $26,314,555.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) This
 security serves as collateral for securities on loan.

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: | Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: |
| ADR | – American Depositary Receipt |
| CAD | – Canadian Dollar |
| CHF | – Swiss Franc |
| EUR | – Euro |
| GBP | – British Pound Sterling |
| HKD | – Hong Kong Dollar |
| JPY | – Japanese Yen |
| KRW | – South Korean Won |
| SEK | – Swedish Krona |
| TWD | – New Taiwan Dollar |
| USD | – United States Dollar |

---

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Currency Exposure Diversification** | **% of Total** <br>**Investments**<br>|
| USD | 73.5% |
| JPY | 9.7 |
| EUR | 6.1 |
| GBP | 3.7 |
| KRW | 2.1 |
| SEK | 1.6 |
| CHF | 1.4 |
| TWD | 0.7 |
| CAD | 0.7 |
| HKD | 0.5 |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Country Allocation**<sup>†</sup> <br>| **% of Net** <br>**Assets**<br>|
| United States | 67.8% |
| Japan | 10.3 |
| United Kingdom | 3.9 |
| Cayman Islands | 3.5 |
| Canada | 3.4 |
| France | 3.0 |
| South Korea | 2.3 |
| Israel | 2.1 |
| Germany | 1.9 |
| Sweden | 1.7 |
| Switzerland | 1.5 |
| Taiwan | 1.5 |
| Finland | 0.8 |
| Austria | 0.8 |
| Netherlands | 0.7 |
| Ireland | 0.5 |
| Jersey | 0.5 |
| Total Investments | 106.2 |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (6.2) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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

<sup>†</sup> Portfolio securities are categorized based upon their country of incorporation, which can be different from the country categorization of the Fund's underlying index.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common <br> Stocks:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Aerospace & <br> Defense<br>| $18305973 | $10709781 | $7596192 | $— |
| Automobile <br> Components<br>| 22022788 | 18205706 | 3817082 |  |
| Consumer <br> Staples <br> Distribution <br> & Retail<br>| 8630892 |  | 8630892 |  |
| Electrical <br> Equipment<br>| 17098600 | 4909463 | 12189137 |  |
| Electronic <br> Equipment, <br> Instruments <br> & <br> Components<br>| 29480694 | 9065762 | 20414932 |  |
| Household <br> Durables<br>| 2084968 |  | 2084968 |  |
| Industrial <br> Conglomerates<br>| 7740881 |  | 7740881 |  |
| Interactive <br> Media & <br> Services<br>| 17780344 | 11921536 | 5858808 |  |
| Life <br> Sciences Tools <br> & Services<br>| 16510113 | 13514744 | 2995369 |  |
| Machinery | 40712626 | 17917990 | 22794636 |  |
| Semiconductors <br> & <br> Semiconductor <br> Equipment<br>| 42219120 | 35930240 | 6288880 |  |
| Software | 127985619 | 120553419 | 7432200 |  |
| Technology <br> Hardware, <br> Storage & <br> Peripherals<br>| 6003292 | 1877887 | 4125405 |  |
| Wireless <br> Telecommunication <br> Services<br>| 1902777 |  | 1902777 |  |
| Other Industry <br> Categories\*<br>| 55204010 | 55204010 |  |  |
| Repurchase <br> Agreements<br>| 26314555 |  | 26314555 |  |
| Total <br> Investments<br>| $439997252 | $299810538 | $140186714 | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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**Offsetting Assets and Liabilities**

------

Offsetting assets and liabilities requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset, and to disclose instruments and transactions subject to master netting or similar agreements (see Note 2C - Offsetting on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities in the Notes to Financial Statements).

The Fund's loaned securities were all subject to an enforceable Securities Lending Agency Agreement. Securities lent in accordance with the Securities Lending Agency Agreement on a gross basis were as follows:

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Securities Lending Agency Agreement** | **Securities Lending Agency Agreement** |
| Total gross amount presented on the Statements <br> of Assets and Liabilities<sup>(1)</sup> <br>| $25014706 |
| Non-cash Collateral<sup>(2)</sup> <br>| (25014706)<br>|
| Net Amount | $— |

---

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

<sup>(1)</sup> The amount presented on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which is included in "Investments, at value," is not offset and is shown on a gross basis. 

<sup>(2)</sup> At March 31, 2025, the value of the collateral received from each borrower exceeded the value of the related securities loaned. This amount is disclosed on the Portfolio of Investments. 

The Fund's investments in repurchase agreements were all subject to an enforceable Master Repurchase Agreement. Repurchase Agreements on a gross basis were as follows:

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Repurchase Agreements** | **Repurchase Agreements** |
| Total gross amount presented on the Statements <br> of Assets and Liabilities<sup>(3)</sup> <br>| $26314555 |
| Non-cash Collateral<sup>(4)</sup> <br>| (26314555)<br>|
| Net Amount | $— |

---

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

<sup>(3)</sup> The amount is included in "Investments, at value" on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. 

<sup>(4)</sup> At March 31, 2025, the value of the collateral received from each seller exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements. 

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF (DVOL)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 3.0%**  |  |
| 13458 | RTX Corp. | $1782647 |
|  | **Building Products — 0.9%**  |  |
| 1499 | Trane Technologies PLC | 505043 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 7.1%**  |  |
| 1550 | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 750370 |
| 19938 | Bank of New York Mellon (The) <br> Corp. | 1672200 |
| 3115 | Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | 503073 |
| 8457 | Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A | 1255526 |
|  |  | 4181169 |
|  | **Commercial Services &** <br> **Supplies — 4.9%**  |  |
| 3426 | Cintas Corp. | 704146 |
| 9008 | Republic Services, Inc. | 2181377 |
|  |  | 2885523 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 2.6%**  |  |
| 3466 | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 1517449 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 1.0%**  |  |
| 6202 | AECOM | 575111 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 6.2%**  |  |
| 1609 | Costco Wholesale Corp. | 1521760 |
| 8895 | US Foods Holding Corp. (a) | 582267 |
| 17120 | Walmart, Inc. | 1502965 |
|  |  | 3606992 |
|  | **Containers & Packaging —** <br> **2.2%**  |  |
| 6638 | Packaging Corp. of America | 1314457 |
|  | **Financial Services — 10.0%**  |  |
| 7543 | Fiserv, Inc. (a) | 1665721 |
| 3304 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 1810988 |
| 23195 | MGIC Investment Corp. | 574772 |
| 5175 | Visa, Inc., Class A | 1813631 |
|  |  | 5865112 |
|  | **Food Products — 1.0%**  |  |
| 4191 | Ingredion, Inc. | 566665 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 3.1%**  |  |
| 5966 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 821936 |
| 9885 | Encompass Health Corp. | 1001153 |
|  |  | 1823089 |
|  | **Health Care REITs — 3.2%**  |  |
| 12084 | Welltower, Inc. | 1851390 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 2.4%**  |  |
| 6139 | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 1396929 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Insurance — 17.5%**  |  |
| 9109 | Aflac, Inc. | $1012830 |
| 4704 | Allstate (The) Corp. | 974057 |
| 15407 | Brown & Brown, Inc. | 1916631 |
| 5863 | Chubb Ltd. | 1770567 |
| 2704 | Primerica, Inc. | 769369 |
| 4003 | Progressive (The) Corp. | 1132889 |
| 2766 | Reinsurance Group of America, <br> Inc. | 544626 |
| 15868 | Unum Group | 1292607 |
| 11886 | W.R. Berkley Corp. | 845808 |
|  |  | 10259384 |
|  | **IT Services — 0.9%**  |  |
| 2983 | GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (a) | 537358 |
|  | **Machinery — 1.7%**  |  |
| 5508 | Westinghouse Air Brake <br> Technologies Corp. | 998876 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 12.6%**  |  |
| 64960 | Antero Midstream Corp. | 1169280 |
| 5848 | Cheniere Energy, Inc. | 1353227 |
| 10441 | DT Midstream, Inc. | 1007348 |
| 52715 | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 1503959 |
| 8333 | ONEOK, Inc. | 826800 |
| 25478 | Williams (The) Cos., Inc. | 1522565 |
|  |  | 7383179 |
|  | **Retail REITs — 6.4%**  |  |
| 51605 | Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | 1370113 |
| 22376 | Regency Centers Corp. | 1650454 |
| 4558 | Simon Property Group, Inc. | 756992 |
|  |  | 3777559 |
|  | **Software — 3.0%**  |  |
| 2976 | Microsoft Corp. | 1117160 |
| 4203 | PTC, Inc. (a) | 651255 |
|  |  | 1768415 |
|  | **Specialized REITs — 2.0%**  |  |
| 10086 | Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | 1147585 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 2.8%**  |  |
| 13456 | TJX (The) Cos., Inc. | 1638941 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 1.0%**  |  |
| 2599 | Apple, Inc. | 577316 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 1.1%**  |  |
| 662 | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 653943 |
|  | **Wireless Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 3.3%**  |  |
| 7334 | T-Mobile US, Inc. | 1956051 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 58570183 |
|  | (Cost $51,240,938) |  |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF (DVOL)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** |
| 27390 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (b) | $27390 |
|  | (Cost $27,390) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 58597573 |
|  | (Cost $51,268,328) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.0%** | 21290 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $58618863 |

---

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

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

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

Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: <br> REITs – Real Estate Investment Trusts

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common Stocks\* | $58570183 | $58570183 | $— | $— |
| Money Market Funds | 27390 | 27390 |  |  |
| Total Investments | $58597573 | $58597573 | $— | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (DVLU)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 100.0%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 100.0%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Banks — 17.3%**  |  |
| 379 | First Citizens BancShares, Inc., <br> Class A | $702712 |
| 1794 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 440068 |
| 3000 | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 318120 |
| 9054 | Popular, Inc. | 836318 |
| 11877 | Synovus Financial Corp. | 555131 |
| 10175 | Wells Fargo & Co. | 730463 |
| 9931 | Western Alliance Bancorp | 762999 |
| 5072 | Wintrust Financial Corp. | 570397 |
|  |  | 4916208 |
|  | **Building Products — 1.6%**  |  |
| 6729 | Masco Corp. | 467935 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 7.6%**  |  |
| 8630 | Bank of New York Mellon (The) <br> Corp. | 723798 |
| 728 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), <br> Inc. | 397699 |
| 4555 | Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | 244012 |
| 2419 | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 336023 |
| 4961 | Stifel Financial Corp. | 467624 |
|  |  | 2169156 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 2.5%**  |  |
| 870 | EMCOR Group, Inc. | 321578 |
| 11008 | Fluor Corp. (a) | 394307 |
|  |  | 715885 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 5.4%**  |  |
| 4725 | Capital One Financial Corp. | 847193 |
| 12993 | Synchrony Financial | 687849 |
|  |  | 1535042 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 3.6%**  |  |
| 6810 | Performance Food Group Co. (a) | 535470 |
| 7431 | US Foods Holding Corp. (a) | 486433 |
|  |  | 1021903 |
|  | **Containers & Packaging —** <br> **1.2%**  |  |
| 6218 | International Paper Co. | 331730 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 2.4%**  |  |
| 7236 | NRG Energy, Inc. | 690749 |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 1.2%**  |  |
| 1305 | Acuity, Inc. | 343672 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 1.1%**  |  |
| 2306 | Jabil, Inc. | 313777 |
|  | **Entertainment — 3.5%**  |  |
| 93974 | Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (a) | 1008341 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Financial Services — 6.2%**  |  |
| 18312 | Equitable Holdings, Inc. | $953872 |
| 32357 | MGIC Investment Corp. | 801806 |
|  |  | 1755678 |
|  | **Food Products — 3.1%**  |  |
| 6491 | Ingredion, Inc. | 877648 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 4.7%**  |  |
| 7173 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 988224 |
| 3285 | Encompass Health Corp. | 332705 |
|  |  | 1320929 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 1.4%**  |  |
| 20286 | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings <br> Ltd. (a) | 384623 |
|  | **Insurance — 23.1%**  |  |
| 4384 | Aflac, Inc. | 487457 |
| 4543 | Allstate (The) Corp. | 940719 |
| 3070 | Chubb Ltd. | 927109 |
| 1146 | Primerica, Inc. | 326071 |
| 1184 | Progressive (The) Corp. | 335084 |
| 4184 | Reinsurance Group of America, <br> Inc. | 823830 |
| 3473 | Travelers (The) Cos., Inc. | 918470 |
| 12879 | Unum Group | 1049123 |
| 10424 | W.R. Berkley Corp. | 741772 |
|  |  | 6549635 |
|  | **Machinery — 1.9%**  |  |
| 3386 | Allison Transmission Holdings, <br> Inc. | 323938 |
| 1469 | Chart Industries, Inc. (a) | 212065 |
|  |  | 536003 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 1.1%**  |  |
| 3194 | ONEOK, Inc. | 316909 |
|  | **Passenger Airlines — 4.1%**  |  |
| 14082 | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 613975 |
| 8111 | United Airlines Holdings, <br> Inc. (a) | 560065 |
|  |  | 1174040 |
|  | **Real Estate Management &** <br> **Development — 3.9%**  |  |
| 2180 | CBRE Group, Inc., Class A (a) | 285100 |
| 3311 | Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (a) | 820830 |
|  |  | 1105930 |
|  | **Textiles, Apparel & Luxury** <br> **Goods — 1.7%**  |  |
| 6922 | Tapestry, Inc. | 487378 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (DVLU)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Wireless Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 1.4%**  |  |
| 1452 | T-Mobile US, Inc. | $387263 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 28410434 |
|  | (Cost $28,387,101) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 11735 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (b) | 11735 |
|  | (Cost $11,735) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 28422169 |
|  | (Cost $28,398,836) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (7664)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $28414505 |

---

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

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common Stocks\* | $28410434 | $28410434 | $— | $— |
| Money Market Funds | 11735 | 11735 |  |  |
| Total Investments | $28422169 | $28422169 | $— | $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust International Developed Capital Strength**<sup>®</sup> **ETF (FICS)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.5%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.5%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.5%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 2.3%**  |  |
| 213485 | BAE Systems PLC (GBP) (b) | $4310815 |
|  | **Beverages — 3.7%**  |  |
| 31434 | Carlsberg A/S, Class B <br> (DKK) (b) | 3978844 |
| 106642 | Diageo PLC (GBP) (b) | 2786850 |
|  |  | 6765694 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 1.6%**  |  |
| 18286 | CSL Ltd. (AUD) (b) | 2878027 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 1.9%**  |  |
| 78264 | Wesfarmers Ltd. (AUD) (b) | 3548025 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 2.5%**  |  |
| 15574 | Deutsche Boerse AG (EUR) (b) | 4595274 |
|  | **Chemicals — 3.4%**  |  |
| 733 | Givaudan S.A. (CHF) (b) | 3153801 |
| 12509 | Sika AG (CHF) (b) | 3046996 |
|  |  | 6200797 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 4.0%**  |  |
| 69020 | Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. <br> (CAD) | 3403877 |
| 28713 | Loblaw Cos., Ltd. (CAD) | 4023671 |
|  |  | 7427548 |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 1.8%**  |  |
| 31924 | Legrand S.A. (EUR) (b) | 3380876 |
|  | **Financial Services — 2.0%**  |  |
| 125299 | Investor AB, Class B (SEK) (b) | 3736930 |
|  | **Food Products — 2.0%**  |  |
| 37098 | Nestle S.A. (CHF) (b) | 3748999 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 1.6%**  |  |
| 9866 | Sonova Holding AG (CHF) (b) | 2880679 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 6.2%**  |  |
| 50268 | Amadeus IT Group S.A. <br> (EUR) (b) | 3849686 |
| 94279 | Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. <br> (AUD) (b) | 3812947 |
| 112341 | Compass Group PLC (GBP) (b) | 3715842 |
|  |  | 11378475 |
|  | **Insurance — 18.3%**  |  |
| 11157 | Allianz SE (EUR) (b) | 4269907 |
| 106841 | Great-West Lifeco, Inc. (CAD) | 4185884 |
| 13175 | Hannover Rueck SE (EUR) (b) | 3926923 |
| 6720 | Muenchener <br> Rueckversicherungs-<br> Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen <br> (EUR) (b) | 4245177 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Insurance (Continued)**  |  |
| 317900 | QBE Insurance Group Ltd. <br> (AUD) (b) | $4392487 |
| 404659 | Sampo Oyj, Class A (EUR) (b) | 3877931 |
| 27309 | Swiss Re AG (CHF) (b) | 4647415 |
| 6048 | Zurich Insurance Group AG <br> (CHF) (b) | 4221553 |
|  |  | 33767277 |
|  | **IT Services — 5.0%**  |  |
| 18397 | Capgemini SE (EUR) (b) | 2764306 |
| 31690 | CGI, Inc. (CAD) | 3163604 |
| 113700 | Obic Co., Ltd. (JPY) (b) | 3278314 |
|  |  | 9206224 |
|  | **Machinery — 6.2%**  |  |
| 64107 | Kone Oyj, Class B (EUR) (b) | 3537158 |
| 12268 | Schindler Holding AG (CHF) (b) | 3844934 |
| 141584 | Volvo AB, Class B (SEK) (b) | 4153842 |
|  |  | 11535934 |
|  | **Media — 1.7%**  |  |
| 33449 | Publicis Groupe S.A. (EUR) (b) | 3155878 |
|  | **Metals & Mining — 3.6%**  |  |
| 130682 | BHP Group Ltd. (AUD) (b) | 3170764 |
| 56603 | Rio Tinto PLC (GBP) (b) | 3396774 |
|  |  | 6567538 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 2.0%**  |  |
| 56907 | TotalEnergies SE (EUR) (b) | 3666699 |
|  | **Personal Care Products —** <br> **3.7%**  |  |
| 9109 | L'Oreal S.A. (EUR) (b) | 3385761 |
| 58531 | Unilever PLC (GBP) (b) | 3492390 |
|  |  | 6878151 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 7.8%**  |  |
| 23670 | AstraZeneca PLC (GBP) (b) | 3475833 |
| 191573 | GSK PLC (GBP) (b) | 3661016 |
| 31587 | Novartis AG (CHF) (b) | 3508362 |
| 11671 | Roche Holding AG (CHF) (b) | 3841249 |
|  |  | 14486460 |
|  | **Professional Services — 8.5%**  |  |
| 111901 | Bureau Veritas S.A. (EUR) (b) | 3395097 |
| 208833 | Computershare Ltd. (AUD) (b) | 5147546 |
| 21863 | Thomson Reuters Corp. (CAD) | 3772794 |
| 21353 | Wolters Kluwer N.V. (EUR) (b) | 3324593 |
|  |  | 15640030 |
|  | **Software — 4.3%**  |  |
| 1147 | Constellation Software, Inc. <br> (CAD) | 3632468 |
| 271755 | Sage Group (The) PLC <br> (GBP) (b) | 4266663 |
|  |  | 7899131 |

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**First Trust International Developed Capital Strength**<sup>®</sup> **ETF (FICS)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 1.7%**  |  |
| 63817 | Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. <br> (EUR) (b) | $3177578 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 1.6%**  |  |
| 79072 | Bunzl PLC (GBP) (b) | 3041631 |
|  | **Transportation Infrastructure** <br> **— 2.1%**  |  |
| 16643 | Aena SME S.A. <br> (EUR) (b) (c) (d) | 3904528 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 183779198 |
|  | (Cost $168,645,154) |  |
| **WARRANTS (a) — 0.0%** | **WARRANTS (a) — 0.0%** | **WARRANTS (a) — 0.0%** |
|  | **Software — 0.0%** |  |
| 753 | Constellation Software, Inc., <br> expiring 3/31/2040 <br> (CAD) (b) (e) (f) (g) | 0 |
|  | (Cost $0) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 88833 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.23% (h) | 88833 |
|  | (Cost $88,833) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.5%** | 183868031 |
|  | (Cost $168,733,987) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.5%** | 894282 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $184762313 |

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Securities
 are issued in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated
 in the security description.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This
 security is fair valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee
 in accordance with procedures approved by the Trust's
 Board of Trustees, and in accordance with provisions of
 the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rules thereunder,
 as amended. At March 31, 2025, securities noted as
 such are valued at $161,596,900 or 87.5% of net assets. Certain
 of these securities are fair valued using a factor provided
 by a third-party pricing service due to the change in value
 between the foreign markets' close and the New York Stock
 Exchange close exceeding a certain threshold. On days when
 this threshold is not exceeded, these securities are typically
 valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which
 they are principally traded.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) This
 security is exempt from registration upon resale under Rule
 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933
 Act") and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration,
 normally to qualified institutional buyers. This security
 is not restricted on the foreign exchange where it trades
 freely without any additional registration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) This
 security may be resold to qualified foreign investors and foreign
 institutional buyers under Regulation S of the 1933 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Pursuant
 to procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees,
 this security has been determined to be illiquid by First
 Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund's advisor.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) This
 security's value was determined using significant unobservable
 inputs (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes
 to Financial Statements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of March 31, 2025.

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: | Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: |
| AUD | – Australian Dollar |
| CAD | – Canadian Dollar |
| CHF | – Swiss Franc |
| DKK | – Danish Krone |
| EUR | – Euro |
| GBP | – British Pound Sterling |
| JPY | – Japanese Yen |
| SEK | – Swedish Krona |
| USD | – United States Dollar |

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Currency Exposure Diversification** | **% of Total** <br>**Investments**<br>|
| EUR | 31.8% |
| CHF | 17.9 |
| GBP | 17.5 |
| AUD | 12.5 |
| CAD | 12.1 |
| SEK | 4.3 |
| DKK | 2.1 |
| JPY | 1.8 |
| USD | 0.0<sup>‡</sup> <br>|
| Total | 100.0% |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <sup>‡</sup> <br>| Amount is less than 0.01%. |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust International Developed Capital Strength**<sup>®</sup> **ETF (FICS)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Country Allocation**<sup>†</sup> <br>| **% of Net** <br>**Assets**<br>|
| Switzerland | 17.8% |
| United Kingdom | 17.4 |
| Australia | 12.4 |
| Canada | 12.0 |
| France | 10.7 |
| Germany | 9.2 |
| Spain | 5.9 |
| Sweden | 4.3 |
| Finland | 4.0 |
| Denmark | 2.2 |
| Netherlands | 1.8 |
| Japan | 1.8 |
| United States | 0.0<sup>†</sup><sup>†</sup> <br>|
| Total Investments | 99.5 |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.5 |
| Total | 100.0% |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <sup>†</sup> <br>| Portfolio securities are categorized based upon their country <br> of incorporation, which can be different from the country <br> categorization of the Fund's underlying index.<br>|
| <sup>†</sup><sup>†</sup> <br>| Investments are valued at $0. |

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common Stocks: |  |  |  |  |
| Consumer <br> Staples <br> Distribution <br> & Retail<br>| $7427548 | $7427548 | $— | $— |
| Insurance | 33767277 | 4185884 | 29581393 |  |
| IT Services | 9206224 | 3163604 | 6042620 |  |
| Professional <br> Services<br>| 15640030 | 3772794 | 11867236 |  |
| Software | 7899131 | 3632468 | 4266663 |  |
| Other Industry <br> Categories\*<br>| 109838988 |  | 109838988 |  |
| Warrants\* |  |  |  | —\*\* |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 88833 | 88833 |  |  |
| Total Investments | $183868031 | $22271131 | $161596900 | $—\*\* |

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

\*\* Investment is valued at $0.

Level 3 investments are fair valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee and are footnoted in the Portfolio of Investments. All Level 3 values are based on unobservable inputs.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (EMOT)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.8%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.8%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.8%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 1.8%**  |  |
| 172 | Lockheed Martin Corp. | $76834 |
|  | **Beverages — 4.3%**  |  |
| 1384 | Coca-Cola (The) Co. | 99122 |
| 553 | PepsiCo, Inc. | 82917 |
|  |  | 182039 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 1.7%**  |  |
| 377 | Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | 71728 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 2.0%**  |  |
| 168 | S&P Global, Inc. | 85361 |
|  | **Commercial Services &** <br> **Supplies — 1.8%**  |  |
| 1385 | Copart, Inc. (a) | 78377 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 2.2%**  |  |
| 1480 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 91331 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 1.9%**  |  |
| 913 | Walmart, Inc. | 80152 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 2.1%**  |  |
| 649 | Jabil, Inc. | 88309 |
|  | **Financial Services — 4.5%**  |  |
| 188 | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., <br> Class B (a) | 100125 |
| 163 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 89344 |
|  |  | 189469 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 2.0%**  |  |
| 199 | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a) | 83570 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 2.4%**  |  |
| 151 | McKesson Corp. | 101621 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 6.5%**  |  |
| 293 | McDonald's Corp. | 91525 |
| 881 | Starbucks Corp. | 86417 |
| 626 | Yum! Brands, Inc. | 98507 |
|  |  | 276449 |
|  | **Household Products — 6.4%**  |  |
| 935 | Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 87610 |
| 664 | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 94434 |
| 508 | Procter & Gamble (The) Co. | 86573 |
|  |  | 268617 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 3.5%**  |  |
| 441 | Alphabet, Inc., Class C | $68898 |
| 137 | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 78961 |
|  |  | 147859 |
|  | **IT Services — 4.4%**  |  |
| 239 | Accenture PLC, Class A | 74577 |
| 434 | VeriSign, Inc. (a) | 110180 |
|  |  | 184757 |
|  | **Life Sciences Tools & Services** <br> **— 1.9%**  |  |
| 68 | Mettler-Toledo International, <br> Inc. (a) | 80302 |
|  | **Machinery — 2.1%**  |  |
| 876 | Otis Worldwide Corp. | 90403 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 4.0%**  |  |
| 109 | Eli Lilly & Co. | 90024 |
| 489 | Zoetis, Inc. | 80514 |
|  |  | 170538 |
|  | **Professional Services — 4.3%**  |  |
| 288 | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 87993 |
| 614 | Paychex, Inc. | 94728 |
|  |  | 182721 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 13.2%**  |  |
| 507 | Applied Materials, Inc. | 73576 |
| 473 | Broadcom, Inc. | 79194 |
| 134 | KLA Corp. | 91093 |
| 1108 | Lam Research Corp. | 80552 |
| 622 | NVIDIA Corp. | 67412 |
| 543 | QUALCOMM, Inc. | 83410 |
| 452 | Texas Instruments, Inc. | 81225 |
|  |  | 556462 |
|  | **Software — 8.5%**  |  |
| 158 | Adobe, Inc. (a) | 60598 |
| 281 | Cadence Design Systems, <br> Inc. (a) | 71467 |
| 884 | Fortinet, Inc. (a) | 85094 |
| 193 | Microsoft Corp. | 72450 |
| 486 | Oracle Corp. | 67947 |
|  |  | 357556 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 8.2%**  |  |
| 26 | AutoZone, Inc. (a) | 99132 |
| 206 | Home Depot (The), Inc. | 75497 |
| 324 | Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 75567 |
| 68 | O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) | 97415 |
|  |  | 347611 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (EMOT)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 3.5%**  |  |
| 352 | Apple, Inc. | $78190 |
| 2510 | HP, Inc. | 69502 |
|  |  | 147692 |
|  | **Textiles, Apparel & Luxury** <br> **Goods — 4.0%**  |  |
| 1100 | NIKE, Inc., Class B | 69828 |
| 1392 | Tapestry, Inc. | 98011 |
|  |  | 167839 |
|  | **Tobacco — 2.6%**  |  |
| 684 | Philip Morris International, Inc. | 108571 |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.8%** | 4216168 |
|  | (Cost $4,220,305) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.2%** | 10395 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $4226563 |

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**3/31/2025**<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>|
| Common Stocks\* | $4216168 | $4216168 | $— | $— |

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **NASDAQ** <br> **Technology** <br> **Dividend Index** <br> **Fund** <br>**(TDIV)** <br>| **Multi-Asset** <br> **Diversified** <br> **Income Index** <br> **Fund** <br>**(MDIV)** <br>| **First Trust S&P** <br> **International** <br> **Dividend** <br> **Aristocrats ETF** <br>**(FID)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $2657993134 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $360465557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $86587632 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89996616 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 2657993134 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 450462173 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 86587632 |
| Cash |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1854 |
| Foreign currency, at value |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37587 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |
| Dividends | 4804558 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1474783 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 576241 |
| Reclaims | 510428 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 328867 |
| Investment securities sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Capital shares sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34283 |
| Securities lending income |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 2663308120 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 451936956 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 87566464 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |
| Due to custodian |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Payables: |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 1182307 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 183733 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43512 |
| Investment securities purchased |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50295 |
| Distributions to shareholders |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3500 |
| Deferred foreign capital gains tax |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Collateral for securities on loan |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Other liabilities |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 1182307 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 183733 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 97307 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $2662125813 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $451753223 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $87469157 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $2453545526 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $675473970 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $92603914 |
| Par value | 362050 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 276500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 208218237 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (223997247)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5185757)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $2662125813 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $451753223 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $87469157 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $73.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17.15 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, <br> par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 36205000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5100002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $2244193590 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $326732301 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $82001171 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $101778336 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $2244193590 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $428510637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $82001171 |
| Foreign currency, at cost (proceeds) | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $37584 |
| Securities on loan, at value | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust Rising** <br> **Dividend** <br> **Achievers ETF** <br>**(RDVY)** <br>| **First Trust Dorsey** <br> **Wright Focus 5** <br> **ETF** <br>**(FV)** <br>| **First Trust Dorsey** <br> **Wright** <br> **Momentum &** <br> **Dividend ETF** <br>**(DDIV)** <br>| **First Trust RBA** <br> **American** <br> **Industrial** <br> **Renaissance**<sup>®</sup> **ETF** <br>**(AIRR)** <br>| **First Trust Dorsey** <br> **Wright** <br> **International** <br> **Focus 5 ETF** <br>**(IFV)** <br>| **First Trust Dorsey** <br> **Wright Dynamic** <br> **Focus 5 ETF** <br>**(FVC)** <br>|
| $13366390303 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $73658216 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3113023778 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $277206 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $104647 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3484525382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 106764877 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 131381523 |
| 13366390303 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3484525382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 73658216 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3113023778 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 107042083 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 131486170 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 730176434 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 11461903 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3156 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 86769 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1023446 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 451 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 236968 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1942 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 8776440 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 378 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 13386628646 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4214704972 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 73744985 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3114049544 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 107042534 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 131723138 |
| 5485171 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 930035 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37522 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1886179 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28701 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33659 |
| 8773819 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 731749595 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5914 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 14258990 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 732679630 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37522 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1892093 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28701 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33659 |
| $13372369656 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3482025342 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $73707463 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3112157451 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $107013833 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $131689479 |
| $12516917301 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3470559948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $92955995 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3485996299 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $248923592 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $208928595 |
| 2285500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 635500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 456500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37500 |
| 853166855 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10829894 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (19268032)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (374295348)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (141963259)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (77276616)<br>|
| $13372369656 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3482025342 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $73707463 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3112157451 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $107013833 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $131689479 |
| $58.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $54.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $37.80 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $68.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $20.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35.12 |
| 228550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 63550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3750002 |
| $12336614895 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $71188785 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3502417531 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $277206 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $104647 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3077457196 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $98898075 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $127566908 |
| $12336614895 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3077457196 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $71188785 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3502417531 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $99175281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $127671555 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **SMID Cap** <br> **Rising Dividend** <br> **Achievers ETF** <br>**(SDVY)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Indxx** <br> **Innovative** <br> **Transaction &** <br> **Process ETF** <br>**(LEGR)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Nasdaq** <br> **Artificial** <br> **Intelligence and** <br> **Robotics ETF** <br>**(ROBT)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $7802704195 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $93168870 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $439997252 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 7802704195 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 93168870 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 439997252 |
| Cash |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11304 |
| Foreign currency, at value |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91393 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 69010 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |
| Dividends | 9377183 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 187987 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 633063 |
| Reclaims |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 285311 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 159899 |
| Investment securities sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Capital shares sold | 1673775 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Securities lending income |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2185 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26336 |
| Total Assets | 7813755153 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 93735746 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 440896864 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |
| Due to custodian |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 93642 |
| Payables: |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 3919141 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50292 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 240709 |
| Investment securities purchased | 1673731 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Distributions to shareholders |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Deferred foreign capital gains tax |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44766 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Collateral for securities on loan |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3650854 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26314555 |
| Other liabilities |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 5592872 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3745912 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26648906 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $7808162281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $89989834 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $414247958 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $8036038053 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $82878374 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $551176770 |
| Par value | 2332500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 102000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | (230208272)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7092960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (137030812)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $7808162281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $89989834 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $414247958 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $33.48 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48.64 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40.61 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, <br> par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 233250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1850002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10200002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $7448827819 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $83917456 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $459600844 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $7448827819 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $83917456 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $459600844 |
| Foreign currency, at cost (proceeds) | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $91732 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $69392 |
| Securities on loan, at value | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3533548 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25014706 |

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust** <br> **Dorsey Wright** <br> **Momentum &** <br> **Low Volatility** <br> **ETF** <br>**(DVOL)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Dorsey Wright** <br> **Momentum &** <br> **Value ETF** <br>**(DVLU)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **International** <br> **Developed** <br> **Capital** <br> **Strength**<sup>®</sup> **ETF** <br>**(FICS)** <br>| **First Trust S&P** <br> **500 Economic** <br> **Moat ETF** <br>**(EMOT)** <br>|
| $58597573 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28422169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $183868031 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4216168 |
| 58597573 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28422169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 183868031 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4216168 |
| 4 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 279 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7916 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 162816 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 50762 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17236 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 563710 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4659 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 306111 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 925670 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 58648339 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29365075 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 184900947 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4228743 |
| 29476 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 109514 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2180 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 936038 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29120 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 29476 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 950570 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 138634 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2180 |
| $58618863 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28414505 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $184762313 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4226563 |
| $74079771 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40363541 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $172991223 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4102139 |
| 16500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2000 |
| (15477408)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (11959036)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11720590 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 122424 |
| $58618863 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28414505 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $184762313 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4226563 |
| $35.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $36.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $21.13 |
| 1650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 200002 |
| $51268328 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28398836 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $168733987 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4220305 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $51268328 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28398836 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $168733987 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4220305 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $162611 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Statements of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **NASDAQ** <br> **Technology** <br> **Dividend Index** <br> **Fund** <br>**(TDIV)** <br>| **Multi-Asset** <br> **Diversified** <br> **Income Index** <br> **Fund** <br>**(MDIV)** <br>| **First Trust S&P** <br> **International** <br> **Dividend** <br> **Aristocrats ETF** <br>**(FID)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $32935891 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9628229 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1431454 |
| Dividends - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2776485 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Securities lending income (net of fees) |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Foreign withholding tax | (1183666)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (168311)<br>|
| Total investment income | 31752225 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12404714 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1263143 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 7189985<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1344336<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 242103<br>|
| Other expenses |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total expenses | 7189985 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1344336 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 242103 |
| Less fees waived by the investment advisor |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (271078)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net expenses | 7189985 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1073258 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 242103 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | 24562240 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11331456 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1021040 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | (8720417)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7547966 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2018727 |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (509029)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Unaffiliated | 91242080 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1498822 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34815 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Distribution of capital gains from investment companies - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Foreign currency transactions | (10021)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (16875)<br>|
| Foreign capital gains tax |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 82511642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8572574 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2001852 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | (325554483)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10660710)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3939786)<br>|
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1528880)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Foreign currency translation | (10327)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (11076)<br>|
| Deferred foreign capital gains tax |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (325564810)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12189590)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3950862)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | (243053168)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3617016)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1949010)<br>|
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING** <br> **FROM OPERATIONS**<br>| $(218490928)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $7714440 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(927970)<br>|

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust Rising** <br> **Dividend** <br> **Achievers ETF** <br>**(RDVY)** <br>| **First Trust Dorsey** <br> **Wright Focus 5** <br> **ETF** <br>**(FV)** <br>| **First Trust Dorsey** <br> **Wright** <br> **Momentum &** <br> **Dividend ETF** <br>**(DDIV)** <br>| **First Trust RBA** <br> **American** <br> **Industrial** <br> **Renaissance**<sup>®</sup> **ETF** <br>**(AIRR)** <br>| **First Trust Dorsey** <br> **Wright** <br> **International** <br> **Focus 5 ETF** <br>**(IFV)** <br>| **First Trust Dorsey** <br> **Wright Dynamic** <br> **Focus 5 ETF** <br>**(FVC)** <br>|
| $142846099 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $55902 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1021962 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14733695 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5236 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2565 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11673286 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1824979 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 950981 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4381 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3268)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 142846099 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11729188 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1018694 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14738076 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1830215 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 953546 |
| 31043824<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5723692<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 213910<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9891379<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 233423<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 212780<br>|
| 31043824 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5723692 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 213910 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9891379 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 233423 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 212780 |
| 31043824 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5723692 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 213910 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9891379 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 233423 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 212780 |
| 111802275 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6005496 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 804784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4846697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1596792 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 740766 |
| (305502880)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5277106 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (52179991)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 216878607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4441025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6304821 |
| 1042654242 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 696484 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 184719423 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 113176802 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9834131 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5727113 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 145159 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 737151362 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 330055409 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5973590 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 132539432 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14420315 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12031934 |
| (946678107)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4715942)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (593861104)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (569261163)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (26477359)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14827313)<br>|
| (946678107)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (569261163)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4715942)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (593861104)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (26477359)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14827313)<br>|
| (209526745)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (239205754)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1257648 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (461321672)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12057044)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2795379)<br>|
| $(97724470)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(233200258)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $2062432 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(456474975)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(10460252)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2054613)<br>|

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Statements of Operations (Continued)**

**For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **SMID Cap** <br> **Rising Dividend** <br> **Achievers ETF** <br>**(SDVY)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Indxx** <br> **Innovative** <br> **Transaction &** <br> **Process ETF** <br>**(LEGR)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Nasdaq** <br> **Artificial** <br> **Intelligence and** <br> **Robotics ETF** <br>**(ROBT)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $94535464 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1129371 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1416747 |
| Dividends - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Securities lending income (net of fees) |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5896 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1188761 |
| Foreign withholding tax | (403059)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (84892)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (134831)<br>|
| Total investment income | 94132405 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1050375 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2470677 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 22030975<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 304950<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1479397<br>|
| Other expenses |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total expenses | 22030975 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 304982 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1479397 |
| Less fees waived by the investment advisor |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net expenses | 22030975 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 304982 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1479397 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | 72101430 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 745393 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 991280 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | (456283229)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (145372)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (22564017)<br>|
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Unaffiliated | 45892207 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4599474 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7222500 |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Distribution of capital gains from investment companies - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Foreign currency transactions |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8909)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5557)<br>|
| Foreign capital gains tax |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (10198)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net realized gain (loss) | (410391022)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4434995 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (15347074)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | (353854330)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2236104)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17326288)<br>|
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Foreign currency translation |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9053)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3936)<br>|
| Deferred foreign capital gains tax |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36587 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (353854330)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2208570)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17330224)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | (764245352)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2226425 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (32677298)<br>|
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING** <br> **FROM OPERATIONS**<br>| $(692143922)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $2971818 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(31686018)<br>|

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust** <br> **Dorsey Wright** <br> **Momentum &** <br> **Low Volatility** <br> **ETF** <br>**(DVOL)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Dorsey Wright** <br> **Momentum &** <br> **Value ETF** <br>**(DVLU)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **International** <br> **Developed** <br> **Capital** <br> **Strength**<sup>®</sup> **ETF** <br>**(FICS)** <br>| **First Trust S&P** <br> **500 Economic** <br> **Moat ETF** <br>**(EMOT)** <br>|
| $488317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $226320 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1870141 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25122 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1528)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (153786)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 488317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 224792 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1716355 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25122 |
| 168494<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 91686<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 579448<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11054<br>|
| 168494 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91686 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 579448 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11054 |
| 168494 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91686 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 579448 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11054 |
| 319823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 133106 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1136907 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14068 |
| 4057278 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 849927 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1256495)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (46855)<br>|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 308788 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6694474 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 167916 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (7597)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 4057278 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1158715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5430382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 121061 |
| (421282)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3569218)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7382154)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (118747)<br>|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (15114)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| (421282)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3569218)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7397268)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (118747)<br>|
| 3635996 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2410503)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1966886)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2314 |
| $3955819 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2277397)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(829979)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $16382 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust NASDAQ Technology** <br> **Dividend Index Fund (TDIV)** | **First Trust NASDAQ Technology** <br> **Dividend Index Fund (TDIV)** | **Multi-Asset Diversified Income** <br> **Index Fund (MDIV)** | **Multi-Asset Diversified Income** <br> **Index Fund (MDIV)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $24562240 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $43982518 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11331456 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $21370028 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 82511642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 316892106 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8572574 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19258015 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (325564810)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 523570526 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (12189590)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 41219592 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| (218490928)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 884445150 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7714440 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 81847635 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations | (25911342)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (44002035)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14681951)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (28022932)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 220606903<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1029139551<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 29726057<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 35920855<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (191247052) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (932583064) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10543777) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (63490799) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 29359851 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96556487 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19182280 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (27569944)<br>|
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (215042419)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 936999602 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12214769 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26254759 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 2877168232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1940168630 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 439538454 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 413283695 |
| End of period | $2662125813 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2877168232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $451753223 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $439538454 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 35855000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34605000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28300002 |
| Shares sold | 2850000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1800000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2300000 |
| Shares redeemed | (2500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12700000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (650000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4100000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 36205000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35855000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26500002 |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust S&P International Dividend** <br> **Aristocrats ETF (FID)** | **First Trust S&P International Dividend** <br> **Aristocrats ETF (FID)** | **First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers** <br> **ETF (RDVY)** | **First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers** <br> **ETF (RDVY)** | **First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF** <br> **(FV)** | **First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF** <br> **(FV)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>|
| $1021040 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3077482 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $111802275 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $189387462 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6005496 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5739339 |
| 2001852 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1792787)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 737151362 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 594403665 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 330055409 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45376032 |
| (3950862)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 16230789 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (946678107)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1871550758 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (569261163)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 877521933 |
| (927970)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 17515484 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (97724470)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2655341885 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (233200258)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 928637304 |
| (1212420)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3237346)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (120592021)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (192223542)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6431380)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5963670)<br>|
| 6738345<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6267173<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5277575906<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4743005656<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 748668402<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 117865997<br>|
| —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9489100) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3778302226) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3045340247) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (804603888) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (363011563) <br>|
| 6738345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3221927)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1499273680 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1697665409 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (55935486)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (245145566)<br>|
| 4597955 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11056211 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1280957189 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4160783752 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (295567124)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 677528068 |
| 82871202 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 71814991 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12091412467 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7930628715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3777592466 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3100064398 |
| $87469157 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $82871202 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13372369656 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12091412467 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3482025342 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3777592466 |
| 4700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 204250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 172650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 64900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 70100002 |
| 400000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 400000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 88600000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 88100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2250000 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (600000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (64300000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (56500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14600000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7450000)<br>|
| 5100002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 228550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 204250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 63550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 64900002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust Dorsey Wright** <br> **Momentum & Dividend ETF** <br> **(DDIV)** | **First Trust Dorsey Wright** <br> **Momentum & Dividend ETF** <br> **(DDIV)** | **First Trust RBA American** <br> **Industrial Renaissance**<sup>®</sup> **ETF** <br> **(AIRR)** | **First Trust RBA American** <br> **Industrial Renaissance**<sup>®</sup> **ETF** <br> **(AIRR)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $804784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1276783 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4846697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1837617 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 5973590 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5352067 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 132539432 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 141735986 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (4715942)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7631400 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (593861104)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 174920365 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 2062432 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14260250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (456474975)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 318493968 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations | (874591)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1311947)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5390910)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2130376)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 17661325<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22343436<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2721935507<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1433118700<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (5802969) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (16288975) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (840557539) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (554584830) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 11858356 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6054461 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1881377968 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 878533870 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 13046197 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19002764 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1419512083 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1194897462 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 60661266 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 41658502 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1692645368 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 497747906 |
| End of period | $73707463 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $60661266 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3112157451 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1692645368 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 1650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9650002 |
| Shares sold | 450000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33750000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21300000 |
| Shares redeemed | (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10800000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8250000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 1950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22700002 |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust Dorsey Wright** <br> **International Focus 5 ETF (IFV)** | **First Trust Dorsey Wright** <br> **International Focus 5 ETF (IFV)** | **First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic** <br> **Focus 5 ETF (FVC)** | **First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic** <br> **Focus 5 ETF (FVC)** | **First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend** <br> **Achievers ETF (SDVY)** | **First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend** <br> **Achievers ETF (SDVY)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>|
| $1596792 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4257699 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $740766 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2484062 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $72101430 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $72756253 |
| 14420315 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3048227 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12031934 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (88934)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (410391022)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 138722593 |
| (26477359)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 26797044 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (14827313)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22490384 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (353854330)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 680848199 |
| (10460252)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 34102970 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2054613)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 24885512 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (692143922)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 892327045 |
| (1684800)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4261106)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (544750)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2486081)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (74617401)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (68669012)<br>|
| —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 27914399<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3586135<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 15805451<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2668042804<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5265289231<br>|
| (79673427) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (88721348) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (23736431) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (87164707) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (215202700) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1435816272) <br>|
| (79673427)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (60806949)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (20150296)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (71359256)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2452840104 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3829472959 |
| (91818479)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (30965085)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (22749659)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (48959825)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1686078781 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4653130992 |
| 198832312 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 229797397 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 154439138 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 203398963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6122083500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1468952508 |
| $107013833 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $198832312 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $131689479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $154439138 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7808162281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6122083500 |
| 9450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 168350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52050002 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1500000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 500000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 71150000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 159650000 |
| (4100000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4950000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (650000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2700000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6250000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (43350000)<br>|
| 5350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 233250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 168350002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust Indxx Innovative** <br> **Transaction & Process ETF** <br> **(LEGR)** | **First Trust Indxx Innovative** <br> **Transaction & Process ETF** <br> **(LEGR)** | **First Trust Nasdaq Artificial** <br> **Intelligence and Robotics ETF** <br> **(ROBT)** | **First Trust Nasdaq Artificial** <br> **Intelligence and Robotics ETF** <br> **(ROBT)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $745393 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2517658 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $991280 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1346646 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 4434995 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5672960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (15347074)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8717611 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (2208570)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19456910 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (17330224)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 21410540 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 2971818 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27647528 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (31686018)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 31474797 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations | (640471)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2543302)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2196550)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1354840)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6909663<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 27920110<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 190788005<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (18861563) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (19836939) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (33456543) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (183516817) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| (18861563)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12927276)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5536433)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7271188 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (16530216)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 12176950 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (39419001)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 37391145 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 106520050 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94343100 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 453666959 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 416275814 |
| End of period | $89989834 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $106520050 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $414247958 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $453666959 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 2250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10300002 |
| Shares sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 150000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 600000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4350000 |
| Shares redeemed | (400000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (450000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (750000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4300000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 1850002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10350002 |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum** <br> **& Low Volatility ETF (DVOL)** | **First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum** <br> **& Low Volatility ETF (DVOL)** | **First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum** <br> **& Value ETF (DVLU)** | **First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum** <br> **& Value ETF (DVLU)** | **First Trust International Developed** <br> **Capital Strength**<sup>®</sup> **ETF (FICS)** | **First Trust International Developed** <br> **Capital Strength**<sup>®</sup> **ETF (FICS)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024** <br>|
| $319823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $329224 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $133106 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $336318 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1136907 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1685768 |
| 4057278 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4709290 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1158715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4469246 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5430382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2101473)<br>|
| (421282)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8736893 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3569218)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3023324 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (7397268)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 24884634 |
| 3955819 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13775407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2277397)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7828888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (829979)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 24468929 |
| (321915)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (406865)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (185601)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (302515)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1609676)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1977261)<br>|
| 3596232<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 32929216<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1623293<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 31085181<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 68886127<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 91759759<br>|
| —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (52313744) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3108050) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (26796190) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (38656084) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (26509703) <br>|
| 3596232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (19384528)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1484757)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4288991 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30230043 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 65250056 |
| 7230136 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6015986)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3947755)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11815364 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27790388 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 87741724 |
| 51388727 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 57404713 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32362260 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20546896 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 156971925 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 69230201 |
| $58618863 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51388727 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28414505 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $32362260 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $184762313 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $156971925 |
| 1550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2300002 |
| 100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1900000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2700000 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1850000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (100000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (950000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1050000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (800000)<br>|
| 1650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4200002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust S&P 500 Economic** <br> **Moat ETF (EMOT)** | **First Trust S&P 500 Economic** <br> **Moat ETF (EMOT)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024 (a)**<br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $14068 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3085 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 121061 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 47 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (118747)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 114610 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 16382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 117742 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |
| Investment operations | (11700)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 2095163<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3065197<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (1056221) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions | 1038942 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3065197 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 1043624 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3182939 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 3182939 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| End of period | $4226563 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3182939 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Shares sold | 100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 150002 |
| Shares redeemed | (50000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 150002 |

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is June 26, 2024, which is consistent with the commencement of investment operations and is the date the initial creation
 units were established.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of <br> period<br>| $80.24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $56.07 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $56.42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.09 |
| **Income from investment** <br> **operations:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.68<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.26<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.07<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.93<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain <br> (loss)<br>| (6.67) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (12.83) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.77<br>|
| Total from investment operations | (5.99)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25.42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.54 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11.59)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.65 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.70 |
| **Distributions paid to** <br> **shareholders from:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.72) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.25) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.22) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.95) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $73.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $80.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $56.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $56.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.84<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (7.50)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45.65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31.22<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (20.93)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31.29<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.91<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $2662126<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2877168<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1940169<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1430611<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1613767<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1245277<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average <br> net assets<br>| 0.50<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.50<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income <br> (loss) to average net assets<br>| 1.70<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.83<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.02<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.26<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.08<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.28<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (d) | 10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 43<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 38<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 49<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $16.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14.60 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $13.52 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.43 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.41<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.78<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.77<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.57<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.12) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.67) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.52) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.29 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.02 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.95)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.95)<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.54) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.73) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.97) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.64) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.79) <br>|
| Return of capital | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.23) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>|
| Total distributions | (0.54) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.96) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.99) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.96) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $16.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14.41<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $13.52<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 1.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21.26<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.05<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6.25)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 27.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (21.89)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $451753<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $439538<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $413284<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $446101<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $470203<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $440726<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets (c)<br>| 0.60<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c) | 0.48<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.47<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets (c)<br>| 5.06<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.01<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.16<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.40<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.03<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.86<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 28<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 73<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 76<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 106<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year. The total returns would have been lower if certain fees
 had not been waived by the investment advisor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Ratios
 of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the Fund's proportionate share
 of expenses and income of underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $17.63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14.66 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $13.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.56 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.11 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.21<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.64<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.64<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.44) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.86<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.85) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.93) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | (0.23)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.66 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.14)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.29)<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.25) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.69) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.67) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.70) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.64) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.67) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $17.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.63<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14.66<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $13.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.56<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14.15<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (1.23)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (18.39)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28.79<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (13.62)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $87469<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $82871<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $71815<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43912<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42139<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18390<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.60<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net <br> assets<br>| 2.53<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.05<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.84<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.39<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.03<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (d) | 47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 57<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 63<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 57<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 81<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of <br> period<br>| $59.20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.93 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.83 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $47.47 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.82 |
| **Income from investment** <br> **operations:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.52<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.01<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.08<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.58<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain <br> (loss)<br>| (0.66) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (8.70) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.86<br>|
| Total from investment operations | (0.14)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.29 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7.88)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.44 |
| **Distributions paid to** <br> **shareholders from:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.55) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.76) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.58) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.59) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $58.51<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $59.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $47.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.67<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (0.24)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31.31<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21.22<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (16.76)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 47.21<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.61<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in <br> 000's)<br>| $13372370<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $12091412<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $7930629<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $7290775<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5739655<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1292097<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to <br> average net assets<br>| 0.47<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.49<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.50<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income <br> (loss) to average net assets<br>| 1.71<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.91<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.36<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.43<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.89<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (d) | 50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 57<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 57<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 62<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (FV)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of <br> period<br>| $58.21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $44.22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.78 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.63 |
| **Income from investment** <br> **operations:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.09<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.09<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.41<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.09<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain <br> (loss)<br>| (3.41) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.71) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.68<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.49<br>|
| Total from investment operations | (3.32)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.08 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.56 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.25)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.58 |
| **Distributions paid to** <br> **shareholders from:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.43) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.44) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.11) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $54.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $58.21<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $44.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.10<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (5.71)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31.86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.63<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (9.32)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34.31<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.50<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $3482025<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3777592<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3100064<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2592805<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2694187<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2047492<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average <br> net assets (c)<br>| 0.30<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income <br> (loss) to average net assets (c)<br>| 0.31<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.16<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.88<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.01<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 42<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 103<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 81<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Ratio
 of total expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the Fund's proportionate
 share of expenses and income of underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (DDIV)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $36.76 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27.77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.07 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.44<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.87<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.08<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.88<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.73<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.68<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.22) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.95) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.01 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.34)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.27)<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.47) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.91) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.71) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.74) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $37.80<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.06<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 4.11<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36.01<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11.08)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 51.29<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (16.49)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $73707<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $60661<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41659<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $67100<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38863<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29484<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.60<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net <br> assets<br>| 2.26<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.71<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.00<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.54<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.81<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (d) | 73<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 173<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 197<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 172<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 186<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 193<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance**<sup>®</sup> **ETF (AIRR)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $74.57 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $51.58 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.76 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.13<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.13<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.15<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.03<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (6.40) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.66) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.98) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | (6.27)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.52 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.62)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.19 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.01)<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $68.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $74.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $51.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.68<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (8.42)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 44.86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 35.41<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6.41)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59.15<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.81)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $3112157<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1692645<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $497748<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $169984<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $220549<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $47513<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.70<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| 0.34<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.07<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (d) | 31<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 35<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (IFV)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.81 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.83 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.07 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.20<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.43<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.58<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.64<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.56<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.23<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6.66) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.23) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | (0.85)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.66 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6.02)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.13 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0.33 |
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.43) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.53) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.63) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.22) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.57) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $20.00<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.83<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (4.02)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20.76<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.03<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (26.89)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21.91<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.75<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $107014<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $198832<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $229797<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $139212<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $264970<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $218452<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets (c)<br>| 0.30<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets (c)<br>| 2.05<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.22<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.29<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.92<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.87<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.19<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 59<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 42<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 104<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 66<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Ratio
 of total expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the Fund's proportionate
 share of expenses and income of underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (FVC)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $35.92 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.29 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.45 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.19<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.49<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.64<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.13<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.85) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.64<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.77) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.25) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | (0.66)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.13 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.46)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.46)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.12)<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.50) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.65) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $35.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.92<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.14<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.17<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (1.83)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.49)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.18)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34.32<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.46)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $131689<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $154439<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $203399<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $230480<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $212609<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $223754<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets (c)<br>| 0.30<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets (c)<br>| 1.04<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.87<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.91<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.02<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.54<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 92<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 200<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 294<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 164<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 225<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Ratio
 of total expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the Fund's proportionate
 share of expenses and income of underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $36.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.28 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.27 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.37 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.35<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.66<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.51<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.33<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.90) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5.21) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.08) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | (2.55)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.73 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.70)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.75)<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders** <br> **from:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.34) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.58) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.67) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.49) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.34) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.35) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $33.48<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.27<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (7.04)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31.07<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.25<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (16.78)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 56.77<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (8.56)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $7808162<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6122084<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1468953<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $819621<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $210673<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $10050<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.58<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.59<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| 1.91<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.99<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.56<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.25<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.77<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.83<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (d) | 67<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 64<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 58<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 76<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (LEGR)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $47.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.07 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.32 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.32 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.38<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.03<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.93<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.35<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.27<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.70<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11.75) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.70<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.02<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.65 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (10.60)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.37 |
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.35) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.06) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.97) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.56) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.37) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $48.64<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $47.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.00<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.32<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 3.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31.08<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25.13<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (25.55)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36.13<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.13<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $89990<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $106520<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $94343<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $100130<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $132512<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42280<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.65<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average <br> net assets<br>| 1.59<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.94<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.84<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.12<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (d) | 7<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 46<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $43.83 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.64 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $53.30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.51 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.10<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.12<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.13<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.04<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (3.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (19.67) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.39<br>|
| Total from investment operations | (3.00)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.52 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.91 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (19.59)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.49 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.43 |
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.22) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $40.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.64<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $53.30<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.89<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | (6.89)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20.51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (36.76)% (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37.27<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23.60<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $414248<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $453667<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $416276<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $173248<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $266492<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $120549<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.65<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| 0.44<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.28<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.33<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.17<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.15<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 24<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 43<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 46<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The
 Fund received a reimbursement from the advisor in the amount of $1,987 in connection with a trade error, which represents less than $0.01 per
 share. Since the advisor reimbursed the Fund, there was no effect on the Fund's total return.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF (DVOL)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $33.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.46 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.81 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.20<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.34<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.28<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.60) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.06<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.58 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.28)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.16 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02)<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.25) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.36) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.33) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $35.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.46<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 7.79<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33.95<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.64<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (12.02)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22.98<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.03<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $58619<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $51389<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $57405<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $81454<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $121114<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $124674<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.60<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average <br> net assets<br>| 1.14<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.68<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.33<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.36<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.21<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (d) | 65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 122<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 150<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 169<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 136<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 187<br> % <br>|

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (DVLU)**

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

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  | **2020**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.83 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15.07 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.52 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.13<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.35<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.40<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.25<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.35) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.95<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.44) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | (2.22)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.85 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.71)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.19)<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.41) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.41) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $28.41<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.51<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15.07<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (7.23)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36.49<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.03<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11.71)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 57.98<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (17.19)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $28415<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32362<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20547<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19369<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25864<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14320<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.60<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.87<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.27<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.64<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.68<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.56<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (d) | 108<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 155<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 223<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 230<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 195<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 205<br> % <br>|

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust International Developed Capital Strength**<sup>®</sup> **ETF (FICS)**

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Year Ended September 30,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $37.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.86 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.09 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.24<br> (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55<br> (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.45<br> (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.36<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.68) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (8.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.93<br>|
| Total from investment operations | (0.44)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.83 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.60 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7.59)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.29 |
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.34) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.56) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.36) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.59) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.34) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $36.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.86<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.04<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | (1.15)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.15<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17.74<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (22.50)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.25<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $184762<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $156972<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $69230<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19396<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $10213<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.70<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 1.37<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.62<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.29<br> % (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 25<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 58<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 77<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23<br> % <br>|

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is December 15, 2020, which is consistent with the commencement of investment operations and is the date the initial creation units
 were established.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (EMOT)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**3/31/2025** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**9/30/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.97 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | 0.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.04<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.09) (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.21<br>|
| Total from investment operations | (0.01)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.25 |
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $21.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.22<br>|
| **Total return** (d) | (0.05)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.26<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $4227<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3183<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.60<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.76<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.83<br> % (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is June 26, 2024, which is consistent with the commencement of investment operations and is the date the initial creation units were
 established.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The
 per share amount does not correlate with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) due to the timing of the Fund share sales and repurchases
 in relation to market value fluctuation of the underlying investments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Total
 return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions
 at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. The returns presented do not reflect
 the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares. Total return is calculated
 for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Portfolio
 turnover is calculated for the time period presented and is not annualized for periods of less than a year and does not include securities received
 or delivered from processing creations or redemptions and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Notes to Financial Statements**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on June 4, 2012, and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

This report covers the sixteen funds (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") listed below, each listed and traded on Nasdaq, Inc. ("Nasdaq") with the exception of EMOT which is listed and traded on NYSE Arca, Inc.

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

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| |
|:---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund – (ticker "TDIV") |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund – (ticker "MDIV") |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF – (ticker "FID") |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF – (ticker "RDVY") |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF – (ticker "FV") |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF – (ticker "DDIV") |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF – (ticker "AIRR") |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF – (ticker "IFV") |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF – (ticker "FVC") |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF – (ticker "SDVY") |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF – (ticker "LEGR") |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF – (ticker "ROBT") |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF – (ticker "DVOL") |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF – (ticker "DVLU") |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF – (ticker "FICS") |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF – (ticker "EMOT") |

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Each of TDIV and EMOT operates as a non-diversified series of the Trust. Each of MDIV, FID, RDVY, FV, DDIV, AIRR, IFV, FVC, SDVY, LEGR, ROBT, DVOL, DVLU and FICS operates as a diversified open-end management investment company as defined in Section 5(b) of the 1940 Act. Each Fund represents a separate series of shares of beneficial interest in the Trust. Unlike conventional mutual funds, each Fund issues and redeems shares on a continuous basis, at net asset value ("NAV"), only in large blocks of shares known as "Creation Units." The investment objective of each Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund's fees and expenses) of the following indices:

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund**  | **Index** |
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | Nasdaq Technology Dividend<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | Nasdaq US Multi-Asset Diversified Income<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | S&P International Dividend Aristocrats Index |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | Nasdaq US Rising Dividend Achievers<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | Dorsey Wright Focus Five<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Dividend Yield<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Richard Bernstein Advisors American Industrial <br> Renaissance<sup>®</sup> Index<br>|
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF | Dorsey Wright International Focus Five<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF | Dorsey Wright Focus Five<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nasdaq US Small Mid Cap Rising Dividend Achievers<sup>TM</sup> <br> Index<br>|
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | Indxx Blockchain Index |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | Nasdaq CTA Artificial Intelligence and Robotics<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF | Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Low Volatility<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Value<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF | The International Developed Capital Strength<sup>TM</sup> Index |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF | S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Economic Moat Index |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

**2. Significant Accounting Policies** 

The Funds are each considered an investment company and follow accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, "Financial Services-Investment Companies." The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of the financial statements. The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

**A. Portfolio Valuation**

Each Fund's NAV is determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading. If the NYSE closes early on a valuation day, the NAV is determined as of that time. Foreign securities are priced using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Each Fund's NAV is calculated by dividing the value of all assets of each Fund (including accrued interest and dividends), less all liabilities (including accrued expenses and dividends declared but unpaid), by the total number of shares outstanding.

Each Fund's investments are valued daily at market value or, in the absence of market value with respect to any portfolio securities, at fair value. Market value prices represent readily available market quotations such as last sale or official closing prices from a national or foreign exchange (i.e., a regulated market) and are primarily obtained from third-party pricing services. Fair value prices represent any prices not considered market value prices and are either obtained from a third-party pricing service or are determined by the Pricing Committee of the Funds' investment advisor, First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust" or the "Advisor"), in accordance with valuation procedures approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, and in accordance with provisions of the 1940 Act and rules thereunder. Investments valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee, if any, are footnoted as such in the footnotes to the Portfolio of Investments. Each Fund's investments are valued as follows:

Common stocks, preferred stocks, master limited partnerships ("MLPs"), real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), exchange-traded funds, and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market ("AIM")) are valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which they are principally traded or, for Nasdaq and AIM securities, the official closing price. Securities traded on more than one securities exchange are valued at the last sale price or official closing price, as applicable, at the close of the securities exchange representing the primary exchange for such securities.

Securities trading on foreign exchanges or over-the-counter markets that close prior to the NYSE close may be valued using a systematic fair valuation model provided by a third-party pricing service. If these foreign securities meet certain criteria in relation to the valuation model, their valuation is systematically adjusted to reflect the impact of movement in the U.S. market after the close of the foreign markets.

Shares of open-end funds are valued based on NAV per share.

Equity securities traded in an over-the-counter market are valued at the close price or the last trade price.

Overnight repurchase agreements are valued at amortized cost when it represents the most appropriate reflection of fair market value.

Fixed income and other debt securities having a remaining maturity of sixty days or less when purchased are fair valued at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts (amortized cost), provided the Advisor's Pricing Committee has determined that the use of amortized cost is an appropriate reflection of fair value given market and issuer-specific conditions existing at the time of the determination. Factors that may be considered in determining the appropriateness of the use of amortized cost include, but are not limited to, the following:

1)

the credit conditions in the relevant market and changes thereto;

2)

the liquidity conditions in the relevant market and changes thereto;

3)

the interest rate conditions in the relevant market and changes thereto (such as significant changes in interest rates);

4)

issuer-specific conditions (such as significant credit deterioration); and

5)

any other market-based data the Advisor's Pricing Committee considers relevant. In this regard, the Advisor's Pricing Committee may use last-obtained market-based data to assist it when valuing portfolio securities using amortized cost.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

Certain securities may not be able to be priced by pre-established pricing methods. Such securities may be valued by the Advisor's Pricing Committee at fair value. These securities generally include, but are not limited to, restricted securities (securities which may not be publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) for which a third-party pricing service is unable to provide a market price; securities whose trading has been formally suspended; a security whose market or fair value price is not available from a pre-established pricing source; a security with respect to which an event has occurred that is likely to materially affect the value of the security after the market has closed but before the calculation of a Fund's NAV or make it difficult or impossible to obtain a reliable market quotation; and a security whose price, as provided by the third-party pricing service, does not reflect the security's fair value. As a general principle, the current fair value of a security would appear to be the amount which the owner might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale. When fair value prices are used, generally they will differ from market quotations or official closing prices on the applicable exchanges. A variety of factors may be considered in determining the fair value of such securities, including, but not limited to, the following:

1)

the last sale price on the exchange on which they are principally traded or, for Nasdaq and AIM securities, the official closing price;

2)

the type of security;

3)

the size of the holding;

4)

the initial cost of the security;

5)

transactions in comparable securities;

6)

price quotes from dealers and/or third-party pricing services;

7)

relationships among various securities;

8)

information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange;

9)

an analysis of the issuer's financial statements;

10)

the existence of merger proposals or tender offers that might affect the value of the security; and

11)

other relevant factors.

If the securities in question are foreign securities, the following additional information may be considered:

1)

the last sale price on the exchange on which they are principally traded;

2)

the value of similar foreign securities traded on other foreign markets;

3)

ADR trading of similar securities;

4)

closed-end fund or exchange-traded fund trading of similar securities;

5)

foreign currency exchange activity;

6)

the trading prices of financial products that are tied to baskets of foreign securities;

7)

factors relating to the event that precipitated the pricing problem;

8)

whether the event is likely to recur;

9)

whether the effects of the event are isolated or whether they affect entire markets, countries or regions; and

10)

other relevant factors.

In addition, differences between the prices used to calculate a Fund's NAV and the prices used by such Fund's corresponding index could result in a difference between a Fund's performance and the performance of its underlying index.

Because foreign markets may be open on different days than the days during which investors may transact in the shares of a Fund, the value of the Fund's securities may change on the days when investors are not able to transact in the shares of the Fund. The value of the securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars using exchange rates determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Any use of a different rate from the rates used by a relevant index may adversely affect the Fund's ability to track the index.

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:

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 1 – Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. An active market is a market in which transactions for the investment occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 2 – Level 2 inputs are observable inputs, either directly or indirectly, and include the following:

o Quoted prices for similar investments in active markets.

o Quoted prices for identical or similar investments in markets that are non-active. A non-active market is a market where there are few transactions for the investment, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly.

o Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the investment (for example, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates).

o Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 3 – Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs 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 each Fund's investments as of March 31, 2025, is included with each Fund's Portfolio of Investments.

**B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income** 

Securities transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the information becomes available after the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded daily on the accrual basis.

Withholding taxes and tax reclaims on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with each Fund's understanding of the applicable country's tax rules and rates.

Distributions received from a Fund's investments in MLPs generally are comprised of return of capital and investment income. A Fund records estimated return of capital and investment income based on historical information available from each MLP. These estimates may subsequently be revised based on information received from the MLPs after their tax reporting periods are concluded.

Distributions received from a Fund's investments in REITs may be comprised of return of capital, capital gains, and income. The actual character of the amounts received during the year are not known until after the REITs' fiscal year end. A Fund records the character of distributions received from the REITs during the year based on estimates available. The characterization of distributions received by a Fund may be subsequently revised based on information received from the REITs after their tax reporting periods conclude.

**C. Offsetting on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities**

Offsetting assets and liabilities requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and disclose instruments and transactions subject to master netting or similar agreements. These disclosure requirements are intended to help investors and other financial statement users better assess the effect or potential effect of offsetting arrangements on a Fund's financial position. The transactions subject to offsetting disclosures are derivative instruments, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions.

This disclosure, if applicable, is included within each Fund's Portfolio of Investments under the heading "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities." For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements ("MNAs") or similar agreements on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. MNAs provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy and insolvency), for the non-defaulting counterparty to liquidate the collateral and calculate the net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral.

**D. Foreign Currency**

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investments and items of

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

income and expense are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Unrealized gains and losses on assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, which result from changes in foreign currency exchange rates have been included in "Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translation" on the Statements of Operations. Unrealized gains and losses on investments in securities which result from changes in foreign exchange rates are included with fluctuations arising from changes in market price and are shown in "Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments" on the Statements of Operations. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses include the effect of changes in exchange rates between trade date and settlement date on investment security transactions, foreign currency transactions and interest and dividends received and are included in "Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions" on the Statements of Operations. The portion of foreign currency gains and losses related to fluctuations in exchange rates between the initial purchase settlement date and subsequent sale trade date is included in "Net realized gain (loss) on investments" on the Statements of Operations.

**E. Affiliated Transactions**

MDIV, FV, IFV, and FVC invest in securities of affiliated funds. Each Fund's investment performance and risks are directly related to the investment performance and risks of the affiliated funds. The affiliated funds' financial statements may be found at SEC.gov. Dividend income, if any, realized gains and losses, and change in appreciation (depreciation) from affiliated funds are presented on the Statements of Operations.

Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in MDIV at March 31, 2025, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>3/31/2025<br>| Value at <br>9/30/2024<br>| Purchases | Sales | Change in <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>| Realized <br>Gain <br>(Loss)<br>| Value at <br>3/31/2025<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| First Trust Tactical High Yield <br> ETF<br>| 2192900 | $87577276 | $9355780 | $(4933346)<br>| $(1528880)<br>| $(474214)<br>| $89996616 | $2776485 |

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Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in FV at March 31, 2025, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security <br> Name<br>| Shares at <br>3/31/2025<br>| Value at <br>9/30/2024<br>| Purchases | Sales | Change in <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>| Realized <br>Gain <br>(Loss)<br>| Value at <br>3/31/2025<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| First Trust <br> Consumer <br> Discretionary <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> <br> Fund<br>|  | $714658465 | $180641213 | $(819423193)<br>| $(155123216)<br>| $79246731 | $— | $3868773 |
| First Trust <br> Dow <br> Jones <br> Internet <br> Index <br> Fund<br>| 3033733 | 750709845 | 153258613 | (273271736)<br>| 6192158 | 37054906 | 673943786 |  |
| First Trust <br> Financials <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> <br> Fund<br>| 13297814 |  | 950289151 | (199919260)<br>| (33222173)<br>| (12363576)<br>| 704784142 | 3544076 |
| First Trust <br> Industrials/Producer <br> Durables <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> <br> Fund<br>| 10073315 | 772216452 | 147905562 | (154950481)<br>| (68532985)<br>| 4867109 | 701505657 | 2847364 |
| First Trust <br> Nasdaq <br> Semiconductor <br> ETF<br>|  | 781027470 | 561882 | (756235073)<br>| (250912602)<br>| 225558323 |  | 1379913 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security <br> Name<br>| Shares at<br> 3/31/2025<br>| Value at<br> 9/30/2024<br>| Purchases | Sales | Change in<br> Unrealized<br> Appreciation<br> (Depreciation)<br>| Realized<br> Gain<br> (Loss)<br>| Value at<br> 3/31/2025<br>| Dividend<br> Income<br>|
| First Trust <br> NASDAQ-<br> 100-<br> Technology <br> Sector <br> Index <br> Fund<br>| 3847042 | $755315794 | $174390981 | $(185194145)<br>| $(72511937)<br>| $(4308084)<br>| $667692609 | $33160 |
| First Trust <br> Utilities <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> <br> Fund<br>| 17961453 |  | 731749596 |  | 4849592 |  | 736599188 |  |
|  |  | $3773928026 | $2338796998 | $(2388993888)<br>| $(569261163)<br>| $330055409 | $3484525382 | $11673286 |

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Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in IFV at March 31, 2025, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>3/31/2025<br>| Value at <br>9/30/2024<br>| Purchases | Sales | Change in <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>| Realized <br>Gain <br>(Loss)<br>| Value at <br>3/31/2025<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| First Trust China <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund<br>| 1008604 | $— | $36546785 | $(16017703)<br>| $715807 | $(124721)<br>| $21120168 | $65344 |
| First Trust Dow Jones <br> Global Select <br> Dividend Index Fund<br>|  |  | 25980672 | (27097230)<br>|  | 1116558 |  |  |
| First Trust Eurozone <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> ETF<br>| 463851 | 39061429 | 23823115 | (38681509)<br>| (2044199)<br>| (599042)<br>| 21559794 | 56126 |
| First Trust India <br> NIFTY 50 Equal <br> Weight ETF<br>| 406764 | 40210267 | 3742777 | (15557904)<br>| (9140443)<br>| 3426464 | 22681161 | 316535 |
| First Trust Japan <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund<br>|  | 39403517 |  | (38088097)<br>| (6662972)<br>| 5347552 |  | 642354 |
| First Trust Switzerland <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund<br>| 307150 | 39402943 | 985150 | (17542832)<br>| (5400619)<br>| 3334055 | 20778697 | 83328 |
| First Trust United <br> Kingdom <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund<br>| 515240 | 40476339 |  | (17680639)<br>| (3944933)<br>| 1774290 | 20625057 | 661292 |
|  |  | $198554495 | $91078499 | $(170665914)<br>| $(26477359)<br>| $14275156 | $106764877 | $1824979 |

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Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in FVC at March 31, 2025, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>3/31/2025<br>| Value at <br>9/30/2024<br>| Purchases | Sales | Change in <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>| Realized <br>Gain <br>(Loss)<br>| Value at <br>3/31/2025<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| First Trust Consumer <br> Discretionary <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund<br>|  | $29235233 | $3714325 | $(31845318)<br>| $(2951728)<br>| $1847488 | $— | $119356 |
| First Trust Dow Jones <br> Internet Index Fund<br>| 58911 | 30710054 | 2612275 | (23520650)<br>| (1072827)<br>| 4358227 | 13087079 |  |
| First Trust Enhanced <br> Short Maturity ETF<br>| 1064778 |  | 75717918 | (11962198)<br>| (39313)<br>| (92)<br>| 63716315 | 608590 |
| First Trust Financials <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund<br>| 258227 |  | 31470644 | (16407526)<br>| (593202)<br>| (783885)<br>| 13686031 | 82816 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at<br> 3/31/2025<br>| Value at<br> 9/30/2024<br>| Purchases | Sales | Change in<br> Unrealized<br> Appreciation<br> (Depreciation)<br>| Realized<br> Gain<br> (Loss)<br>| Value at<br> 3/31/2025<br>| Dividend<br> Income<br>|
| First Trust <br> Industrials/Producer <br> Durables <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund<br>| 195612 | $31589875 | $2521377 | $(19295608)<br>| $(3005306)<br>| $1812082 | $13622420 | $89305 |
| First Trust Nasdaq <br> Semiconductor ETF<br>|  | 31950266 |  | (30931061)<br>| (4764549)<br>| 3745344 |  | 50139 |
| First Trust NASDAQ-<br> 100-Technology <br> Sector Index Fund<br>| 74705 | 30898478 | 3435549 | (19902020)<br>| (2518977)<br>| 1052770 | 12965800 | 775 |
| First Trust Utilities <br> AlphaDEX<sup>®</sup> Fund<br>| 348790 |  | 14185289 |  | 118589 |  | 14303878 |  |
|  |  | $154383906 | $133657377 | $(153864381)<br>| $(14827313)<br>| $12031934 | $131381523 | $950981 |

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**F. Securities Lending** 

The Funds may lend securities representing up to 33 1/3% of the value of their total assets to broker-dealers, banks and other institutions to generate additional income. When a Fund loans its portfolio securities, it will receive, at the inception of each loan, collateral equal to at least 102% (for domestic securities) or 105% (for international securities) of the market value of the loaned securities. The collateral amount is valued at the beginning of each business day and is compared to the market value of the loaned securities from the prior business day to determine if additional collateral is required. If additional collateral is required, a request is sent to the borrower. Securities lending involves the risk that the Fund may lose money because the borrower of the Fund's loaned securities fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. The Fund could also lose money in the event of (i) a decline in the value of the collateral provided for the loaned securities, (ii) a decline in the value of any investments made with cash collateral or (iii) an increase in the value of the loaned securities if the borrower does not increase the collateral accordingly and the borrower fails to return the securities. These events could also trigger adverse tax consequences for the Funds.

Under the Funds' Securities Lending Agency Agreement, the securities lending agent will generally bear the risk that a borrower may default on its obligation to return loaned securities. The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY") acts as the Funds' securities lending agent and is responsible for executing the lending of the portfolio securities to creditworthy borrowers. The Funds, however, will be responsible for the risks associated with the investment of cash collateral. A Fund may lose money on its investment of cash collateral, which may affect its ability to repay the collateral to the borrower without the use of other Fund assets. Each Fund that engages in securities lending receives compensation (net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees) for lending its securities. Compensation can be in the form of fees received from the securities lending agent or dividends or interest earned from the investment of cash collateral. The fees received from the securities lending agent are accrued daily. The dividend and interest earned on the securities loaned is accounted for in the same manner as other dividend and interest income. At March 31, 2025, LEGR and ROBT had securities in the securities lending program. During the six months ended March 31, 2025, AIRR, LEGR, and ROBT participated in the securities lending program.

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, BNY will exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Funds whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If, despite such efforts by BNY to exercise these remedies, a Fund sustains losses as a result of a borrower's default, BNY will indemnify the Fund by purchasing replacement securities at its own expense, or paying the Fund an amount equal to the market value of the replacement securities, subject to certain limitations which are set forth in detail in the Securities Lending Agency Agreement between the Trust on behalf of the Funds and BNY.

**G. Repurchase Agreements** 

Repurchase agreements involve the purchase of securities subject to the seller's agreement to repurchase the securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement ("MRA"). During the term of a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying securities held as collateral on behalf of a Fund, including accrued interest, is required to exceed the value of the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held at the Funds' custodian or designated sub-custodians under tri-party repurchase agreements.

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

MRAs govern transactions between a Fund and select counterparties. The MRAs contain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral for repurchase agreements.

Repurchase agreements received for lending securities are collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities. The U.S. Treasury securities are held in a joint custody account at BNY on behalf of the Funds participating in the securities lending program. In the event the counterparty defaults on the repurchase agreement, the U.S. Treasury securities can either be maintained as part of a Fund's portfolio or sold for cash. A Fund could suffer a loss to the extent that the proceeds from the sale of the underlying collateral held by the Fund are less than the repurchase price and the Fund's costs associated with the delay and enforcement of the MRA.

While the Funds may invest in repurchase agreements, any repurchase agreements held by the Funds during the six months ended March 31, 2025, were received as collateral for lending securities.

**H. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of each Fund, if any, are declared and paid quarterly, with the exception of MDIV which is declared and paid monthly, or as the Board of Trustees may determine from time to time. Distributions of net realized capital gains earned by each Fund, if any, are distributed at least annually. Each Fund may also designate a portion of the amount paid to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for tax purposes.

Distributions from net investment income and realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These permanent differences are primarily due to the varying treatment of income and gain/loss on significantly modified portfolio securities held by the Funds and have no impact on net assets or NAV per share. Temporary differences, which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense and gain/loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes, will reverse at some time in the future.

The tax character of distributions paid by each Fund during the fiscal period ended September 30, 2024 were as follows:

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Distributions <br>paid from <br>Ordinary <br>Income<br>| Distributions <br>paid from <br>Capital <br>Gains<br>| Distributions <br>paid from <br>Return of <br>Capital<br>|
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | $44002035 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | 28022932 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 3237346 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 192223542 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | 5963670 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | 1311947 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF | 2130376 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF | 4261106 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF | 2486081 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 68669012 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | 2543302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | 1354840 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF | 406865 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 302515 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF | 1977261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

As of September 30, 2024, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for each Fund were as follows:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Undistributed <br>Ordinary <br>Income<br>| Accumulated <br>Capital and <br>Other <br>Gain (Loss)<br>| Net <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>|
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | $4269028 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(252102735)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $700454214 |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (244585556)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 27555820 |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 641542 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (11016313)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7329404 |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 8052708 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (832577519)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1896008157 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (723385218)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 973846750 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | 157120 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (27780244)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7167251 |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (98334580)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 185905117 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF | 32187 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (164187584)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 34337190 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF | 21248 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (92724935)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 18026434 |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 6684194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (129412301)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 659281158 |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | 159930 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4515367)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9117050 |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | 321152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (80135513)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (23333883)<br>|
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF | 35347 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (26890498)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7743839 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 59391 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (13099674)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3544245 |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF | 818023 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (7368521)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 20710743 |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF | 3171 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 114571 |

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**I. Income and Other Taxes**

Each Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which includes distributing substantially all of its net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision has been made for federal and state income taxes. However, due to the timing and amount of distributions, each Fund may be subject to an excise tax of 4% of the amount by which approximately 98% of each Fund's taxable income exceeds the distributions from such taxable income for the calendar year.

Certain countries assess a capital gains tax on securities sold in their local markets. This tax is accrued as the securities in these foreign markets appreciate in value and is paid at the time of sale to the extent a capital gain is realized. Taxes accrued on securities in an unrealized appreciation position are included in "Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on deferred foreign capital gains tax" on the Statements of Operations. The capital gains tax paid on securities sold, if any, is included in "Net realized gain (loss) on foreign capital gains tax" on the Statements of Operations.

**Capital Gains.** India's Finance Act, 2024 ("Finance Act, 2024") was enacted into law on July 23, 2024, and amongst the other provisions, it increased long-term and short-term capital gain rates on sales of Indian securities, effective that date. As per the amended provisions, the long-term capital gains on the sale of listed shares (sold on a recognized stock exchange and where Securities Transaction Tax ("STT") is paid) in excess of INR 0.125 million are taxed at the rate of 12.5% (plus applicable surcharge and cess), increased from 10% (plus applicable surcharge and cess), subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. As a grandfathering measure, the cost of acquisition for the purpose of calculation of long-term capital asset acquired before February 1, 2018 shall be deemed to be the higher of the following: (a) the actual cost of acquisition of such asset; and (b) lower of (i) the fair market value of such asset as on January 31, 2018 and (ii) full value of consideration as received on its transfer/disposal of the equity shares. The highest effective tax rate on long-term capital gains earned by a Fund could be 14.95% in the case of a non-corporate entity and 13.65% in the case of a corporate entity.

In the case of the sale of listed shares (sold on a recognized stock exchange and where STT is paid) held by a Fund for one year or less, the income is classified as short-term capital gains and is taxable at 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess), increased from 15% (plus applicable surcharge and cess), provided the shares are sold on the stock exchange and subjected to STT. The highest effective tax rate on short-term capital gains earned by a Fund could be 23.92% in the case of a non-corporate entity and 21.84% in the case of a corporate entity.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

Short-term capital loss can be set-off against both short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains. However, long-term capital loss can be set-off only against long-term capital gains. The unabsorbed (remaining loss after setting off loss during the year against income of the year) short-term and long-term capital loss can be carried forward for immediately succeeding 8 (eight) assessment years.

**Buy back.** Finance Act, 2024 has amended the provisions for taxation of buyback of shares and provided that the gains arising on buyback of shares will be considered as deemed dividend in the hands of the shareholder and taxed accordingly. (Prior to enactment of Finance Act, 2024, the shareholders were exempt from tax on any income arising on buyback and distribution tax at the rate of 20% plus applicable surcharge and cess was payable by the Indian Company on buyback of shares). Further, the cost of acquisition in relation to buyback of shares shall be considered as capital loss in the hands of shareholder and the capital loss can be set off against the capital gain income.

Where the sale of shares is outside the stock exchange and not subject to STT, the long-term capital gains continue to be taxed at 10% (plus applicable surcharge and cess) and short-term capital gains are taxed at 30% (plus applicable surcharge and cess).

**Dividend income.** The dividend income earned by a Fund from Indian Companies shall be chargeable to tax at the rate of 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess). The highest effective tax rate on dividend income arising to a Fund could be 23.92% in the case of a non-corporate entity and 21.84% in the case of a corporate entity. Note that a Fund will not obtain relief under the US-India tax treaty as the treaty rate of 25% is higher than the domestic rate. Any excess taxes withheld can be offset against capital gains tax liability during the year or claimed as a refund in the annual tax return.

**Interest income.** Interest Income received from the Indian Investee Company shall be continued to be chargeable to tax at the rate of 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess).

**Other income.** Any other income (other than capital gain, dividend, interest) earned by a Fund shall be chargeable to tax at the rate of 35% (earlier taxable at the rate of 40%) (plus applicable surcharge and cess).

Please note that the above description is based on current provisions of Indian law, and any change or modification made by subsequent legislation, regulation, or administrative or judicial decision could increase the Indian tax liability of a Fund and thus reduce the return to a Fund's shareholders. There can be no assurance that the Indian tax authorities and/or regulators will not take a position contrary to the views expressed herein. If the Indian tax authorities and/or regulators take a position contrary to the views expressed herein, adverse unpredictable consequences may follow.

The Funds are subject to accounting standards that establish a minimum threshold for recognizing, and a system for measuring, the benefits of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For all of the Funds except EMOT, the taxable years ended 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 remain open to federal and state audit. For EMOT, the taxable period ended 2024 remains open to federal and state audit. As of March 31, 2025, management has evaluated the application of these standards to the Funds and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds' financial statements for uncertain tax positions.

Each Fund intends to utilize provisions of the federal income tax laws, which allow it to carry a realized capital loss forward indefinitely following the year of the loss and offset such loss against any future realized capital gains. Each Fund is subject to certain limitations under U.S. tax rules on the use of capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized built-in losses. These limitations apply when there has been a 50% change in ownership. At September 30, 2024, for federal income tax purposes, each applicable Fund had a capital loss carryforward available that is shown in the following table, to the extent provided by regulations, to offset future capital gains. To the extent that these loss carryforwards are used to offset future capital gains, it is probable that the capital gains so offset will not be distributed to each applicable Fund's shareholders.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Non-Expiring <br>Capital Loss <br>Carryforwards<br>|
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | $252102735 |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | 244585556 |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 11016313 |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 832577519 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | 723385218 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | 27780244 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|
|  | Non-Expiring<br> Capital Loss<br> Carryforwards<br>|
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF | $98334580 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF | 164187584 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF | 92724935 |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 129412301 |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | 4515367 |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | 80135513 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF | 26890498 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 13099674 |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF | 7368521 |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF |  |

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During the taxable year ended September 30, 2024, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards in the following amounts:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Capital <br>Loss <br>Utilized<br>|
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | $14979051 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | 34182 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | 3318902 |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | 1281044 |

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Certain losses realized during the current fiscal period may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes. For the fiscal period ended September 30, 2024, the Funds had no net late year ordinary or capital losses.

As of March 31, 2025, the aggregate cost, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation, and net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Tax Cost | Gross <br> Unrealized <br>Appreciation<br>| Gross <br> Unrealized <br>(Depreciation)<br>| Net Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>|
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | $2244193590 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $549604418 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(135804874)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $413799544 |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | 428510637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46157638 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (24206102)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 21951536 |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 82001171 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7199622 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2613161)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4586461 |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 12336614895 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1216048878 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (186273470)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1029775408 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | 3077457196 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 440290359 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (33222173)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 407068186 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | 71188785 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5781689 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3312258)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2469431 |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF | 3502417531 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52045572 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (441439325)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (389393753)<br>|
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF | 99175281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8865195 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (998393)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7866802 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF | 127671555 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4447131 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (632516)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3814615 |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 7448827819 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 500783786 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (146907410)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 353876376 |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | 83917456 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17700392 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8448978)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9251414 |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics <br> ETF<br>| 459600844 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35520521 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (55124113)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (19603592)<br>|
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility <br> ETF<br>| 51268328 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8207576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (878331)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7329245 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 28398836 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2180911 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2157578)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23333 |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> <br> ETF<br>| 168733987 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21163324 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6029280)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 15134044 |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF | 4220305 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 240778 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (244915)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4137)<br>|

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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**J. Expenses**

Expenses that are directly related to the Funds are charged to First Trust pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, with the exception of advisory fees, distribution and service fees pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, brokerage expenses, pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to investments in other investment companies ("acquired fund fees and expenses"), taxes, interest, and extraordinary expenses, which are paid by each respective Fund. See Note 3 relating to a reduction in MDIV's annual unitary management fee. Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor.

First Trust has entered into licensing agreements with each of the following "Licensors" for the respective Funds:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fund**  | **Licensor** |
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | Nasdaq, Inc. |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | Nasdaq, Inc. |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | Nasdaq, Inc. |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | Nasdaq, Inc. |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF | Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF | Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF | Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | Nasdaq, Inc. |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | Indxx, Inc. |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | Nasdaq, Inc. |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF | Nasdaq, Inc. |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | Nasdaq, Inc. |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF | Nasdaq, Inc. |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF | S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC |

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The respective license agreements allow for the use by First Trust of each Fund's respective index and of certain trademarks and trade names of the respective Licensor. The Funds are sub-licensees to the applicable license agreements.

**K. Segment Reporting**

Each Fund has adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. Adoption of the standard impacted financial statement disclosures only and did not affect each Fund's financial position or the results of its operations. An operating segment is defined in Topic 280 as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the public entity's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and has discrete financial information available. The CODM is the President and Chief Executive Officer of each Fund. Each Fund operates as a single operating segment. Each Fund's income, expenses, assets, changes in net assets resulting from operations and performance are regularly monitored and assessed as a whole by the CODM responsible for oversight functions of the Fund, using the information presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.

**3. Investment Advisory Fee, Affiliated Transactions and Other Fee Arrangements**

First Trust, the investment advisor to the Funds, is a limited partnership with one limited partner, Grace Partners of DuPage L.P., and one general partner, The Charger Corporation. The Charger Corporation is an Illinois corporation controlled by James A. Bowen, Chief Executive Officer of First Trust. First Trust is responsible for the selection and ongoing monitoring of the securities in each Fund's portfolio, managing the Funds' business affairs and providing certain administrative services necessary for the management of the Funds.

First Trust is responsible for the expenses of each Fund including the cost of transfer agency, custody, fund administration, licensing fees, legal, audit and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses associated with the execution of portfolio transactions, acquired fund fees and expenses, distribution and service fees pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses, which are paid by each respective Fund. The annual unitary management fee payable by each Fund to First Trust for these services will be reduced at certain levels of each Fund's net assets ("breakpoints") and calculated pursuant to the following schedules:

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | TDIV | RDVY | FV | DDIV |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.5000<br> %<br>| 0.5000<br> %<br>| 0.3000<br> %<br>| 0.600<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.4875<br> %<br>| 0.4875<br> %<br>| 0.2925<br> %<br>| 0.585<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.4750<br> %<br>| 0.4750<br> %<br>| 0.2850<br> %<br>| 0.570<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.4625<br> %<br>| 0.4625<br> %<br>| 0.2775<br> %<br>| 0.555<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.4500<br> %<br>| 0.4500<br> %<br>| 0.2700<br> %<br>| 0.540<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.4250<br> %<br>| 0.4250<br> %<br>| 0.2550<br> %<br>| 0.510<br> %<br>|

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | AIRR | IFV | FVC | SDVY |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.7000<br> %<br>| 0.3000<br> %<br>| 0.3000<br> %<br>| 0.600<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.6825<br> %<br>| 0.2925<br> %<br>| 0.2925<br> %<br>| 0.585<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.6650<br> %<br>| 0.2850<br> %<br>| 0.2850<br> %<br>| 0.570<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.6475<br> %<br>| 0.2775<br> %<br>| 0.2775<br> %<br>| 0.555<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.6300<br> %<br>| 0.2700<br> %<br>| 0.2700<br> %<br>| 0.540<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.5950<br> %<br>| 0.2550<br> %<br>| 0.2550<br> %<br>| 0.510<br> %<br>|

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | DVOL | DVLU | EMOT |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.600<br> %<br>| 0.600<br> %<br>| 0.600<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.585<br> %<br>| 0.585<br> %<br>| 0.585<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.570<br> %<br>| 0.570<br> %<br>| 0.570<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.555<br> %<br>| 0.555<br> %<br>| 0.555<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.540<br> %<br>| 0.540<br> %<br>| 0.540<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.510<br> %<br>| 0.510<br> %<br>| 0.510<br> %<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | MDIV | FID |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.600<br> %<br>| 0.600<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.585<br> %<br>| 0.585<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.570<br> %<br>| 0.570<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.555<br> %<br>| 0.555<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.540<br> %<br>| 0.540<br> %<br>|

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | LEGR | ROBT | FICS |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.65000<br> %<br>| 0.65000<br> %<br>| 0.7000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.63375<br> %<br>| 0.63375<br> %<br>| 0.6825<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.61750<br> %<br>| 0.61750<br> %<br>| 0.6650<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.60125<br> %<br>| 0.60125<br> %<br>| 0.6475<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.58500<br> %<br>| 0.58500<br> %<br>| 0.6300<br> %<br>|

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In addition, MDIV, FV, IFV, and FVC incur pro rata share of fees and acquired fund fees and expenses. The total of the unitary management fee and acquired fund fees and expenses represents each Fund's total annual operating expenses.

Pursuant to a contractual agreement between the Trust, on behalf of MDIV, and First Trust, the management fees paid to First Trust will be reduced by the proportional amount of the management fees earned by MDIV on assets invested in other investment companies advised by First Trust. This contractual agreement shall continue until the earlier of (i) its termination at the direction of the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) the termination of MDIV's investment management agreement with First Trust; however, it is expected to remain in place at least until January 31, 2026. First Trust does not have the right to recover the waived fees on the shares of investment companies advised by First Trust. For the six months ended March 31, 2025, MDIV waived $271,078 of management fees.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with BNY. Under the service agreements, BNY performs custodial, fund accounting, certain administrative services, and transfer agency services for each Fund. As custodian, BNY is responsible for custody of each Fund's assets. As fund accountant and administrator, BNY is responsible for maintaining the books and records of each Fund's securities and cash. As transfer agent, BNY is responsible for maintaining shareholder records for each Fund. BNY is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, a financial holding company.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

Each Trustee who is not an officer or employee of First Trust, any sub-advisor or any of their affiliates ("Independent Trustees") is paid a fixed annual retainer that is allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Each Independent Trustee is also paid an annual per fund fee that varies based on whether the fund is a closed-end or other actively managed fund, a target outcome fund or an index fund.

Additionally, the Chairs of the Audit Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee and Valuation Committee, the Vice Chair of the Audit Committee, the Lead Independent Trustee and the Vice Lead Independent Trustee are paid annual fees to serve in such capacities, with such compensation allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. The Committee Chairs, the Audit Committee Vice Chair, the Lead Independent Trustee and the Vice Lead Independent Trustee rotate periodically in serving in such capacities. The officers and "Interested" Trustee receive no compensation from the Trust for acting in such capacities.

**4. Purchases and Sales of Securities** 

For the six months ended March 31, 2025, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments for each Fund, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | $277806505 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $279296274 |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | 123527916 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 123972976 |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 38593582 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37596085 |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 6581565693 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6568604909 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | 1590621960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1587252890 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | 52070843 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52121719 |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF | 847641274 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 846585476 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF | 91078499 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91117321 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF | 130073246 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 130136858 |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 4992685253 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4991591578 |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | 6395909 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7804299 |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | 106214291 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 107885322 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF | 36206658 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36192468 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 33145503 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33189223 |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF | 41486005 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 42305363 |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF | 349295 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 357561 |

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For the six months ended March 31, 2025, the cost of in-kind purchases and proceeds from in-kind sales for each Fund were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | $220002155 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $191557123 |
| Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | 29649107 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10498572 |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 5123146 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 5264563713 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3786173119 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | 748175038 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 801740998 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | 17639359 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5790486 |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> ETF | 2720282020 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 840555010 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 79548593 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF | 3584131 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23727523 |
| First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 2661625567 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 214528908 |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17551225 |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | 26837456 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31864300 |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF | 3589827 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 1618709 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3099963 |
| First Trust International Developed Capital Strength<sup>®</sup> ETF | 68682524 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38601441 |
| First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF | 2092165 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1050771 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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**5. Creations, Redemptions and Transaction Fees**

Each Fund generally issues and redeems its shares in primary market transactions through a creation and redemption mechanism and does not sell or redeem individual shares. Instead, financial entities known as "Authorized Participants" have contractual arrangements with a Fund or one of the Fund's service providers to purchase and redeem Fund shares directly with the Fund in Creation Units. Prior to the start of trading on every business day, a Fund publishes through the National Securities Clearing Corporation the "basket" of securities, cash or other assets that it will accept in exchange for a Creation Unit of the Fund's shares. An Authorized Participant that wishes to effectuate a creation of a Fund's shares deposits with the Fund the "basket" of securities, cash or other assets identified by the Fund that day, and then receives the Creation Unit of the Fund's shares in return for those assets. After purchasing a Creation Unit, the Authorized Participant may continue to hold the Fund's shares or sell them in the secondary market. The redemption process is the reverse of the purchase process: the Authorized Participant redeems a Creation Unit of a Fund's shares for a basket of securities, cash or other assets. The combination of the creation and redemption process with secondary market trading in a Fund's shares and underlying securities provides arbitrage opportunities that are designed to help keep the market price of a Fund's shares at or close to the NAV per share of the Fund.

Each Fund imposes fees in connection with the purchase of Creation Units. These fees may vary based upon various fact-based circumstances, including, but not limited to, the composition of the securities included in the Creation Unit or the countries in which the transactions are settled. The price for each Creation Unit will equal the daily NAV per share of a Fund times the number of shares in a Creation Unit, plus the fees described above and, if applicable, any operational processing and brokerage costs, transfer fees, stamp taxes and part or all of the spread between the expected bid and offer side of the market related to the securities comprising the creation basket.

Each Fund also imposes fees in connection with the redemption of Creation Units. These fees may vary based upon various fact-based circumstances, including, but not limited to, the composition of the securities included in the Creation Unit or the countries in which the transactions are settled. The price received for each Creation Unit will equal the daily NAV per share of a Fund times the number of shares in a Creation Unit, minus the fees described above and, if applicable, any operational processing and brokerage costs, transfer fees, stamp taxes and part or all of the spread between the expected bid and offer side of the market related to the securities comprising the redemption basket. Investors who use the services of a broker or other such intermediary in addition to an Authorized Participant to effect a redemption of a Creation Unit may also be assessed an amount to cover the cost of such services. The redemption fee charged by a Fund will comply with Rule 22c-2 of the 1940 Act which limits redemption fees to no more than 2% of the value of the shares redeemed.

**6. Distribution Plan** 

The Board of Trustees adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. In accordance with the Rule 12b-1 plan, the Funds are authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of their average daily net assets each year to reimburse First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), the distributor of the Funds, for amounts expended to finance activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Creation Units or the provision of investor services. FTP may also use this amount to compensate securities dealers or other persons that are Authorized Participants for providing distribution assistance, including broker-dealer and shareholder support and educational and promotional services.

No 12b-1 fees are currently paid by the Funds, and pursuant to a contractual arrangement, no 12b-1 fees will be paid any time before January 31, 2026 for all the Funds, with the exception of EMOT, which will not pay fees any time before June 26, 2026.

**7. Indemnification**

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Trust has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

**8. Subsequent Events**

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements that have not already been disclosed.

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**Other Information**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI**

**March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

**Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants (Item 8 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Funds' accountants during the six months ended March 31, 2025.

**Proxy Disclosures (Item 9 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no matters submitted for vote by shareholders of any Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2025.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees and any member of any advisory board of each Fund are compensated through the unitary management fee paid by each Fund to the advisor and not directly by each Fund. The investment advisory fee paid is included in the Statements of Operations.

**Statement Regarding the Basis for the Board's Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (Item 11 of Form N-CSR)**

Not applicable.

**Disclaimer**

Nasdaq<sup>®</sup>, Nasdaq Technology Dividend<sup>TM</sup> Index, Nasdaq US Multi-Asset Diversified Income<sup>TM</sup> Index, Nasdaq US Rising Dividend Achievers<sup>TM</sup> Index, Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Dividend Yield<sup>TM</sup> Index, Nasdaq US Small Mid Cap Rising Dividend Achievers<sup>TM</sup> Index, Nasdaq CTA Artificial Intelligence and Robotics<sup>TM</sup> Index, Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Low Volatility<sup>TM</sup> Index, Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Value<sup>TM</sup> Index and The International Developed Capital Strength<sup>TM</sup> Index ("the Nasdaq Indexes") are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations") and are licensed for use by First Trust. The Funds have not been passed on by the Corporations as to their legality or suitability. The Funds have not issued, endorsed, sold, or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUNDS.

First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF, First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF, First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF and First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC ("Dorsey Wright"). Dorsey Wright makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Funds or any member of the public regarding the advisability of trading in the Funds. Dorsey Wright's only relationship to First Trust is the licensing of certain trademarks and trade names of Dorsey Wright and of the Indexes, which are determined, composed and calculated by Dorsey Wright without regard to First Trust or the Funds.

Richard Bernstein Advisors and Richard Bernstein Advisors American Industrial Renaissance<sup>®</sup> Index ("Index") are trademarks and trade names of Richard Bernstein Advisors ("RBA"). The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by RBA and RBA makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of trading in the Fund. RBA has no obligation to take the needs of First Trust or the owners of the Fund into consideration in determining or composing the Index. RBA is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the Fund to be listed or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Fund is to be converted into cash. RBA has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

S&P International Dividend Aristocrats Index and S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Economic Moat Index ("S&P Dow Jones Indexes") are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates ("SPDJI") and has been licensed for use by First Trust. S&P<sup>®</sup> is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones<sup>®</sup> is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by First Trust. The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, or their respective affiliates and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P Dow Jones Indexes.

Indxx and Indxx Blockchain Index ("Index") are trademarks of Indxx, Inc. ("Indxx") and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by First Trust. The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Indxx and Indxx makes no representation regarding the advisability of trading in such product. The Index is determined, composed and calculated by Indxx without regard to First Trust or the Fund.

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(b) The Financial Highlights is included in the Financial Statements and Other Information filed under Item 7(a) of this form.

**Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.**

(a) Not applicable to the Registrant.

**Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable to the Registrant.

**Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies**

This information is included in the Financial Statements and Other Information filed under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.

**Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.**

There were no approvals of an investment advisory contract during the Registrant's most recent fiscal half-year.

**Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable to the Registrant.

**Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable to the Registrant.

**Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.**

Not applicable to the Registrant.

**Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.**

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of directors, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.

**Item 16. Controls and Procedures.**

(a) The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers,
 or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
 Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective,
 as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation
 of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under
 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial
 reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report
 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

**Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.** 

(a) Not applicable to the Registrant.

(b) Not applicable to the Registrant.

**Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.**

(a) Not applicable to the Registrant.

(b) Not applicable to the Registrant.

**Item 19. Exhibits.**

(a)(1) Not applicable to semi-annual reports on Form N-CSR.

(a)(2) [The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto](certs_302.htm).

(a)(3) Not applicable to the Registrant.

(a)(4) Not applicable to the Registrant.

(b) [Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto](certs_906.htm) .

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(registrant) First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI

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| By (Signature and Title)\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ James M. Dykas |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James M. Dykas, President and Chief Executive Officer<br> (principal executive officer) |

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Date: <u> June 5, 2025</u>

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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|:---|:---|
| By (Signature and Title)\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ James M. Dykas |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James M. Dykas, President and Chief Executive Officer<br> (principal executive officer) |

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Date: <u> June 5, 2025</u>

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|:---|:---|
| By (Signature and Title)\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ Derek D. Maltbie |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derek D. Maltbie, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer <br> and Chief Accounting Officer<br> (principal financial officer) |

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Date: <u> June 5, 2025</u>

<sup>\*</sup> Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.

## Ex-99.Cert

**Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 <br> of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act**

I, James M. Dykas, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were
made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included
in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash
flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented
in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures
and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90
days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's
auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize,
and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have
a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: | June 5, 2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ James M. Dykas |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James M. Dykas, President and Chief Executive Officer<br> (principal executive officer) |

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**Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 <br> of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act**

I, Derek D. Maltbie, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were
made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included
in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash
flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented
in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures
and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90
days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's
auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize,
and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have
a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: | June 5, 2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ Derek D. Maltbie |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derek D. Maltbie, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer <br> and Chief Accounting Officer<br> (principal financial officer) |

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## Exhibit 99.906

**Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 <br> of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act**

I, James M. Dykas, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the "Registrant"), certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Form N-CSR of the Registrant (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition
and results of operations of the Registrant.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: | June 5, 2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ James M. Dykas |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James M. Dykas, President and Chief Executive Officer<br> (principal executive officer) |

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I, Derek D. Maltbie, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the "Registrant"), certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Form N-CSR of the Registrant (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition
and results of operations of the Registrant.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: | June 5, 2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ Derek D. Maltbie |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derek D. Maltbie, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer <br> and Chief Accounting Officer<br> (principal financial officer) |

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