# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001517936
**File Stem:** 0000940400-25-002883
**Filing Date:** 2025-9
**Character Count:** 14376
**Document Hash:** 765c5fd9de774de37990a0b6ef3d3f12
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000940400-25-002883.hdr.sgml**: 20250926

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000940400-25-002883

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: NPORT-P

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250731

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250926

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250926

**PERIOD START**: 20251031

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001517936

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

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** NPORT-P
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-22559
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251348999

**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 High Income Strategic Focus ETF (Series ID: S000046109)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000144296 | First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF | HISF            |

## Nport-Ex

**First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**July 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.9%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.9%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.9%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 99.9%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 560658 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Core Investment <br> Grade ETF | $11728965 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 88765 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Emerging Markets <br> Local Currency Bond ETF | 2512955 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 244404 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Intermediate Duration <br> Investment Grade Corporate <br> ETF | 5103156 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 134252 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Limited Duration <br> Investment Grade Corporate <br> ETF | 2560186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 119554 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Long Duration <br> Opportunities ETF | 2530361 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 156319 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Low Duration <br> Opportunities ETF | 7686330 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 144211 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Preferred Securities <br> and Income ETF | 2585703 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 140311 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Smith Opportunistic <br> Fixed Income ETF | 6117405 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 245749 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Tactical High Yield <br> ETF | 10228073 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 51053134 |
|  | (Cost $51,266,117) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 52796 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 4.20% (b) | 52796 |
|  | (Cost $52,796) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 51105930 |
|  | (Cost $51,318,913) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (3885)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $51102045 |

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

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

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

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

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

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

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of July 31, 2025 is as follows:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**7/31/2025**<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 Funds\* | $51053134 | $51053134 | $— | $— |
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52796 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52796 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $51105930 | $51105930 | $— | $— |

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\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

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**First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**July 31, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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**Affiliated Transactions**

Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds at July 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year-to-date period (November 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025) are as follows:

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>7/31/2025<br>| Value at <br>10/31/2024<br>| Purchases | Sales | Change in <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>| Realized <br>Gain <br>(Loss)<br>| Value at <br>7/31/2025<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Core Investment <br> Grade ETF<br>| 560658 | $— | $12980302 | $(1312965)<br>| $48518 | $13110 | $11728965 | $229855 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Emerging <br> Markets Local Currency <br> Bond ETF<br>| 88765 | 2251181 | 1596083 | (1296390)<br>| 58864 | (96783)<br>| 2512955 | 69892 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Intermediate <br> Duration Investment <br> Grade Corporate ETF<br>| 244404 | 3478165 | 2394449 | (796433)<br>| 19501 | 7474 | 5103156 | 135713 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Limited <br> Duration Investment <br> Grade Corporate ETF<br>| 134252 | 4704995 | 889602 | (3048498)<br>| 400 | 13687 | 2560186 | 123228 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Long Duration <br> Opportunities ETF<br>| 119554 | 3404059 | 949780 | (1813412)<br>| (13176)<br>| 3110 | 2530361 | 99316 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Low Duration <br> Opportunities ETF<br>| 156319 | 7050377 | 2059006 | (1497317)<br>| 57083 | 17181 | 7686330 | 216726 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Preferred <br> Securities and Income <br> ETF<br>| 144211 | 1182225 | 1781220 | (393607)<br>| 17313 | (1448)<br>| 2585703 | 88400 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Smith <br> Opportunistic Fixed <br> Income ETF<br>| 140311 | 14977825 | 1847067 | (10593542)<br>| 1139718 | (1253663)<br>| 6117405 | 258993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Tactical High <br> Yield ETF<br>| 245749 | 9428968 | 4056908 | (3314725)<br>| 176244 | (119322)<br>| 10228073 | 454199 |
|  |  | $46477795 | $28554417 | $(24066889)<br>| $1504465 | $(1416654)<br>| $51053134 | $1676322 |

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## Form NPORT-P: Monthly Portfolio Investments Report

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

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

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

- **b. Investment Company Act file number:** 811-22559

- **c. CIK number of Registrant:** 0001517936

- **d. LEI of Registrant:** 5493006CBTW7P2B31B80

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

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

  - **City:** Wheaton

  - **State:** IL

  - **Foreign country:** US

  - **Zip / Postal Code:** 60187

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

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

- **a. Name of Series:** First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF

- **b. EDGAR series identifier (if any):** S000046109

- **c. LEI of Series:** 549300OJJGOE7SUG3624

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

- **a. Date of fiscal year-end:** 2025-10-31

- **b. Date as of which information is reported:** 2025-07-31

**Item A.4. Final filing**

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

### Fund Information

**Total Assets:** $51109478.15

**Total Liabilities:** $7432.93

**Net Assets:** $51102045.22

**Monthly Return Information**

| Class               | Month 1 Return (%)   | Month 2 Return (%)   | Month 3 Return (%)   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Class ID C000144296 | 0.05%                | 1.61%                | -0.12%               |

**Monthly Gains & Losses**

| Period   | Net Realized Gain/Loss   | Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Month 1  | $10619.32                | $-176489.19                                |
| Month 2  | $-121405.31              | $680271.11                                 |
| Month 3  | $37000.88                | $-302294.33                                |

### Schedule of Portfolio Investments

| Name                                                             | Title                                                            | Identifiers                                   | Payoff Profile   | Asset Category   | Issuer Category   | Country   |   Balance | Units   | Value (USD)   | % of Net Assets   | Maturity Date   | Coupon Type   | Annualized Rate (%)   | Restricted?   |   Fair Value Level | Lending Status   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|
| First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF                 | First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF                 | CUSIP: 33740F805<br>LEI: 549300LRCGY6CYZU0S37 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    140311 | NS      | $6117405.26   | 11.97%            |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF                       | First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF                       | CUSIP: 33739Q200<br>LEI: 549300ZVBPE1RKOPM784 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    156319 | NS      | $7686330.29   | 15.04%            |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF | First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF | CUSIP: 33738D796<br>LEI: 5493000JANI0VIGPCH37 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    244404 | NS      | $5103155.52   | 9.99%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF                  | First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF                  | CUSIP: 33739E108<br>LEI: 54930020K2F7W4E0C531 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    144211 | NS      | $2585703.23   | 5.06%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF                      | First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF                      | CUSIP: 33738D606<br>LEI: 54930081NDDOB374EM36 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    119554 | NS      | $2530360.41   | 4.95%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF      | First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF      | CUSIP: 33738D804<br>LEI: 5493001DS6VDJC3NUH47 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    134252 | NS      | $2560185.64   | 5.01%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF                              | First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF                              | CUSIP: 33738D408<br>LEI: 549300N8JZKZ2R50QR81 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    245749 | NS      | $10228073.38  | 20.01%            |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF                            | First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF                            | CUSIP: 33738D788<br>LEI: 254900YDW62BMWVRZQ85 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    560658 | NS      | $11728965.36  | 22.95%            |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF             | First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF             | CUSIP: 33739P202<br>LEI: 549300DP1S8SJV0BSG28 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     88765 | NS      | $2512954.90   | 4.92%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management                               | Dreyfus Government Cash Management                               | CUSIP: 262006208<br>LEI: 5493000Q69I5Q3QZIA91 | Long             | STIV             | RF                | US        |     52796 | NS      | $52796.32     | 0.10%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |

### Signature

**Date Signed:** 2025-09-23

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

**Signature:** Derek Maltbie

**Name of Signer:** Derek Maltbie

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