# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001667919
**File Stem:** 0000940400-26-002336
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000940400-26-002336.hdr.sgml**: 20260126

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000940400-26-002336

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: NPORT-P

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251130

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260126

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260126

**PERIOD START**: 20260831

**FILER**: 

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

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

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** NPORT-P
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23147
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26559556

**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 Income Opportunities ETF (Series ID: S000053967)

| Class ID   | Class Name                           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000169819 | First Trust Income Opportunities ETF | FCEF            |

## Nport-Ex

**First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 91.4%** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 91.4%** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 91.4%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 91.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 98187 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; abrdn Global Infrastructure <br> Income Fund | $2157168 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24951 | abrdn Healthcare Investors | 487293 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 87253 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; abrdn Healthcare Opportunities <br> Fund | 1669150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 48270 | abrdn Life Sciences Investors | 852931 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 41406 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adams Natural Resources Fund, <br> Inc. | 896026 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 109256 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Angel Oak Financial Strategies <br> Income Term Trust | 1444364 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6811 | Bancroft Fund Ltd. | 150864 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 82230 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Capital Allocation <br> Term Trust | 1181645 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 70734 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Credit Allocation <br> Income Trust | 776659 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 40787 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap <br> Core Fund, Inc. | 1052305 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20614 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Health <br> Sciences Trust | 856099 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18927 | BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. | 210468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 60850 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Multi-Sector Income <br> Trust | 805654 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 48377 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Resources & <br> Commodities Strategy Trust | 500702 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 43172 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Science & <br> Technology Trust | 1767462 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12139 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Utilities <br> Infrastructure & Power <br> Opportunities Trust | 320348 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 53375 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 <br> Term Fund | 632494 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 97595 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brookfield Real Assets Income <br> Fund, Inc. | 1285326 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29336 | Central Securities Corp. | 1468267 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72120 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cohen & Steers Infrastructure <br> Fund, Inc. | 1775594 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 52094 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cohen & Steers Quality Income <br> Realty Fund, Inc. | 625649 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21951 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DoubleLine Yield Opportunities <br> Fund | 321363 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59826 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Duff & Phelps Utility and <br> Infrastructure Fund, Inc. | 786712 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eaton Vance Short Duration <br> Diversified Income Fund | 657492 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 83689 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged <br> Dividend Income Fund | 2047033 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100974 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged <br> Global Dividend Income Fund | 2248691 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 71997 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged <br> Global Dividend <br> Opportunities Fund | 2103032 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 276970 | FS Credit Opportunities Corp. | 1719984 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Capital Markets (Continued)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 69398 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gabelli Dividend & Income <br> (The) Trust  | $1901505 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18919 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; General American Investors Co., <br> Inc. | 1111302 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 73273 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John Hancock Premium <br> Dividend Fund | 961342 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 84394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John Hancock Tax-Advantaged <br> Dividend Income Fund | 2103099 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 68192 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kayne Anderson Energy <br> Infrastructure Fund | 846945 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 154943 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuveen Credit Strategies Income <br> Fund | 788660 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 99416 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuveen Floating Rate Income <br> Fund | 789363 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17285 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuveen Mortgage and Income <br> Fund | 321501 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72611 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuveen Multi-Asset Income <br> Fund | 959191 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33383 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic <br> Overwrite Fund | 939398 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 132788 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuveen Preferred & Income <br> Opportunities Fund | 1090189 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 49978 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuveen Real Asset Income and <br> Growth Fund | 689696 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 38964 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuveen Taxable Municipal <br> Income Fund | 634724 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72844 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred <br> & Income Fund | 1435755 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 99887 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PGIM Global High Yield Fund, <br> Inc. | 1244592 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15737 | PIMCO Access Income Fund | 252264 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45993 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PIMCO Dynamic Income <br> Opportunities Fund | 641142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 64759 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PIMCO Dynamic Income <br> Strategy Fund | 1410451 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 32915 | Reaves Utility Income Fund | 1268215 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29303 | Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. | 306509 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 66442 | Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. | 1079683 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 38375 | Source Capital, Inc. | 1870394 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8986 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Templeton Emerging Markets <br> Fund | 151234 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 46582 | Tri-Continental Corp. | 1599626 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26345 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Virtus Artificial Intelligence & <br> Technology Opportunities <br> Fund | 616210 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 97498 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Western Asset Diversified <br> Income Fund | 1402021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 79365 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Western Asset High Income <br> Opportunity Fund, Inc. | 300793 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 179019 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Western Asset Inflation-Linked <br> Opportunities & Income Fund | 1582528 |
|  | **Total Closed-End Funds** | 59099107 |
|  | (Cost $56,167,967) |  |

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**First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 4.4%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 4.4%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 4.4%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 4.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7893 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BNY Mellon Global <br> Infrastructure Income ETF | $323692 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 93344 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Invesco Variable Rate <br> Investment Grade ETF | 2340600 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7034 | Tortoise Essential Energy Fund | 150577 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 2814869 |
|  | (Cost $2,759,142) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 3.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 3.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 3.7%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2409955 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.84% (a) | 2409955 |
|  | (Cost $2,409,955) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.5%** | 64323931 |
|  | (Cost $61,337,064) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.5%** | 311466 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $64635397 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate shown reflects yield as of November 30, 2025.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of November 30, 2025 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**11/30/2025**<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>|
| Closed-End Funds\* | $59099107 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $59099107 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Exchange-Traded Funds\* | 2814869 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2814869 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Money Market Funds | 2409955 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2409955 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $64323931 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $64323931 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

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**First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Coupon**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **MUNICIPAL BONDS — 90.4%** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS — 90.4%** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS — 90.4%** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS — 90.4%** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS — 90.4%** |
|  | **Alabama — 5.6%** | **Alabama — 5.6%** | **Alabama — 5.6%** |  |
| $250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black Belt Energy Gas Dist AL Gas Proj Rev Bonds Proj No 7, <br>Ser C-1 (Mandatory put 12/01/26) | 4.00% | 10/01/52 | $251489 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black Belt Energy Gas Dist AL Gas Proj Rev Ref Gas Proj, Ser E <br> (Mandatory put 05/01/35) | 5.00% | 12/01/55 | 270245 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 450000 | Jefferson Cnty AL Swr Rev Warrants Ref Warrants | 5.25% | 10/01/42 | 484703 |
|  |  |  |  | 1006437 |
|  | **Arizona — 3.9%** | **Arizona — 3.9%** | **Arizona — 3.9%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 275000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AZ St Indl Dev Auth Edu Rev Ref Doral Acdmy of Northern NV <br> Proj, Ser A (a) | 4.00% | 07/15/37 | 245840 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AZ St Indl Dev Auth Edu Rev Somerset Acdmy of LV Aliante & <br> Skye Canyon Cmps Proj, Ser A (a) | 4.00% | 12/15/51 | 193541 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AZ St Indl Dev Auth Natl Chrt Sch Revolving Loan Fd Equitable <br> Sch Revolving Fund Sustainable Bonds, Ser A | 5.00% | 11/01/54 | 251794 |
|  |  |  |  | 691175 |
|  | **Arkansas — 0.6%** | **Arkansas — 0.6%** | **Arkansas — 0.6%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AR Dev Fin Auth Envrnmntl Rev Sustainable Bond US Steel Corp <br> Proj, AMT | 5.45% | 09/01/52 | 100419 |
|  | **California — 2.4%** | **California — 2.4%** | **California — 2.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 225000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Burbank Glendale Pasadena CA Arpt Auth Arpt Rev Sr, Ser B, AG, <br> AMT | 4.38% | 07/01/49 | 216322 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Elk Grove CA Fin Auth Spl Tax Rev Cmnty Facs Dt No 2005-1 <br> Laguna Ridge | 4.00% | 09/01/50 | 219252 |
|  |  |  |  | 435574 |
|  | **Colorado — 1.3%** | **Colorado — 1.3%** | **Colorado — 1.3%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | CO St Hlth Facs Auth Rev Ref Frasier Proj, Ser 2023A | 4.00% | 05/15/41 | 233505 |
|  | **Florida — 11.9%** | **Florida — 11.9%** | **Florida — 11.9%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | Black Creek FL CDD Spl Assmnt Expansion Area Proj | 5.13% | 06/15/32 | 264920 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 275000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Capital Projs Fin Auth FL Eductnl Facs Rev Kissimmee Chrt <br> Acdmy Proj (a) | 6.50% | 06/15/54 | 280314 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Charlotte Cnty FL Indl Dev Auth Util Sys Rev Town & Country <br> Utils Proj, Ser A, AMT (a) | 4.00% | 10/01/51 | 209923 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 225000 | Cypress Mill CDD FL Spl Assmnt 2023 Proj | 5.00% | 05/01/43 | 227863 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lakewood Ranch FL Stewardship Dist Spl Assmnt Rev Lakewood <br> Ranch SE Proj | 6.00% | 05/01/56 | 259465 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; N Sumter Cnty FL Util Dependent Dist Util Rev Sumter Wtr <br> Conservation Auth Proj, AG | 4.00% | 10/01/41 | 253706 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | Ridge at Apopka CDD FL Spl Assmnt, Ser 22 | 5.38% | 05/01/42 | 256416 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 155000 | Sarasota Natl FL CDD Spl Assmnt Ref | 4.00% | 05/01/39 | 155078 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | Sawyers Landing CDD FL Spl Assmnt Rev | 4.25% | 05/01/53 | 216371 |
|  |  |  |  | 2124056 |
|  | **Georgia — 1.4%** | **Georgia — 1.4%** | **Georgia — 1.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Main Street Nat Gas Inc GA Gas Sply Rev, Ser A (Mandatory put <br> 12/01/29) | 4.00% | 09/01/52 | 256987 |
|  | **Illinois — 1.4%** | **Illinois — 1.4%** | **Illinois — 1.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | IL St, Ser A | 4.00% | 03/01/38 | 247611 |

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**First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** |
|  | **Indiana — 3.2%** | **Indiana — 3.2%** | **Indiana — 3.2%** |  |
| $250000 | IN St Fin Auth Hlth Fac Rev Margaret Mary Hlth Proj, Ser A | 5.75% | 03/01/54 | $263233 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Indianapolis IN Loc Pub Impt Bond Bank Sr Convention Ctr <br> Hotel, Ser E | 6.00% | 03/01/53 | 314098 |
|  |  |  |  | 577331 |
|  | **Iowa — 4.3%** | **Iowa — 4.3%** | **Iowa — 4.3%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 260000 | Dallas Ctr IA Grimes Cmnty Sch Dist | 3.00% | 05/01/39 | 237176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IA St Fin Auth Midwstrn Disaster Area Rev Ref IA Fertilizer Co <br> Proj (Pre-refunded maturity 12/01/32) | 5.00% | 12/01/50 | 287636 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IA St Fin Auth Sr Living Fac Rev Presbyterian Homes Mill Pond <br> Proj Ref | 5.50% | 10/01/45 | 252685 |
|  |  |  |  | 777497 |
|  | **Kansas — 1.4%** | **Kansas — 1.4%** | **Kansas — 1.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wyandotte Cnty KS Kansas City Unif Govt Spl Oblg Rev Ref Vlg <br> E Proj Areas 2B 3 5 (a) | 5.75% | 09/01/39 | 254054 |
|  | **Maine — 3.2%** | **Maine — 3.2%** | **Maine — 3.2%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ME St Fin Auth Sol Wst Disp Rev Casella Wst Sys Inc Proj <br> Remk, Ser R-3, AMT (a) | 5.00% | 08/01/35 | 310487 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | ME St Fin Auth Univ of New England Issue | 5.50% | 07/01/55 | 266768 |
|  |  |  |  | 577255 |
|  | **Massachusetts — 1.7%** | **Massachusetts — 1.7%** | **Massachusetts — 1.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MA St Dev Fin Agy Rev Tufts Univ Stdt Hsg Proj Prg Medford <br> Properties Inc | 5.25% | 06/01/60 | 311846 |
|  | **Missouri — 1.4%** | **Missouri — 1.4%** | **Missouri — 1.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St Charles Cnty MO Pub Wtr Sply Dist #2 Pub Wtr Sply Dist No 2, <br> COPS | 4.00% | 12/01/44 | 242636 |
|  | **New Hampshire — 1.7%** | **New Hampshire — 1.7%** | **New Hampshire — 1.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NH St Busn Fin Auth Wtr Fac Rev Pennichuck Wtr Wks Inc <br> Proj, Ser A, AMT | 5.38% | 04/01/49 | 302151 |
|  | **New York — 6.1%** | **New York — 6.1%** | **New York — 6.1%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 299829 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dutchess Cnty NY Loc Dev Corp Mf Mtebs Sustainable Bonds <br> Tomopkins Terrace Hsg LP Proj | 5.00% | 10/01/40 | 325057 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | NY St Dorm Auth St Personal Income Tax Rev Ref, Ser C | 5.25% | 03/15/47 | 268495 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NY St Transprtn Dev Corp Spl Fac Rev Sustainable Bond JFK Intl <br> Arpt New Terminal, AMT | 5.25% | 06/30/49 | 251453 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | Suffolk Regl Off Track Betting Corp NY Rev | 5.75% | 12/01/44 | 254291 |
|  |  |  |  | 1099296 |
|  | **North Carolina — 2.7%** | **North Carolina — 2.7%** | **North Carolina — 2.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NC St Med Care Commn Hlth Care Facs Rev Lutheran Svcs For the <br> Aging Ref, Ser A | 4.00% | 03/01/41 | 233205 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NC St Med Care Commn Retmnt Facs Rev NC Med Care Commn <br> Ref | 5.38% | 10/01/45 | 253263 |
|  |  |  |  | 486468 |
|  | **Ohio — 4.7%** | **Ohio — 4.7%** | **Ohio — 4.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 500000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Columbus OH Regl Arpt Auth Rev Ref John Glenn Columbus Intl <br> Arpt, Ser A, AMT | 5.50% | 01/01/50 | 531587 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | Hamilton Cnty OH Hlth Care Rev Ref Life Enriching Cmntys Proj | 5.25% | 01/01/45 | 303837 |
|  |  |  |  | 835424 |
|  | **Pennsylvania — 1.7%** | **Pennsylvania — 1.7%** | **Pennsylvania — 1.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | Erie PA Swr Auth, BAM | 5.00% | 12/01/46 | 309794 |

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**First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)** |
|  | **Puerto Rico — 2.8%** | **Puerto Rico — 2.8%** | **Puerto Rico — 2.8%** |  |
| $250000 | Puerto Rico Cmwlth Restructured, Ser A1 | 4.00% | 07/01/35 | $248341 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Puerto Rico Sales Tax Fing Corp Sales Tax Rev Restructured <br> Converted, Ser A-2 | 4.33% | 07/01/40 | 243846 |
|  |  |  |  | 492187 |
|  | **South Carolina — 4.7%** | **South Carolina — 4.7%** | **South Carolina — 4.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | Charleston Cnty SC Arpt Dist Arpt Sys Rev, Ser A, AMT | 5.25% | 07/01/42 | 322863 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Patriots Energy Grp Fing Agy SC Gas Sply Rev Ref Var, Ser B-1 <br> (Mandatory put 03/01/31) | 5.25% | 02/01/54 | 271281 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SC St Jobs Econ Dev Auth Hlth Facs Rev Rolling Green Vlg <br> Proj, Ser A | 5.75% | 12/01/60 | 248908 |
|  |  |  |  | 843052 |
|  | **Texas — 7.4%** | **Texas — 7.4%** | **Texas — 7.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crandall TX Spl Assmnt Rev Cartwright Ranch Pub Impt Dt Impt <br> Area #1 Proj (a) | 4.25% | 09/15/41 | 235032 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | Georgetown TX Util Sys Rev, BAM | 4.00% | 08/15/49 | 229313 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | Houston TX Arpt Sys Rev Subord Lien, Ser A, AMT | 5.50% | 07/01/45 | 271432 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TX St Muni Gas Acq & Sply Corp IV, Ser B (Mandatory put <br> 01/01/34) | 5.50% | 01/01/54 | 284127 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | TX Wtr Dev Brd Rev Master Trust | 5.00% | 10/15/60 | 311127 |
|  |  |  |  | 1331031 |
|  | **Vermont — 1.7%** | **Vermont — 1.7%** | **Vermont — 1.7%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 315000 | VT St Econ Dev Auth Mtge Rev Ref Wake Robin Corp Proj, Ser A | 4.00% | 05/01/37 | 302062 |
|  | **Virginia — 1.4%** | **Virginia — 1.4%** | **Virginia — 1.4%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; VA St Small Busn Fing Auth Rsdl Fac Care Rev Lifespire of <br> VA, Ser A | 5.50% | 12/01/54 | 256350 |
|  | **Washington — 4.6%** | **Washington — 4.6%** | **Washington — 4.6%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | Skagit Cnty WA Pub Hosp Dist #1 | 5.50% | 12/01/54 | 309210 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | WA St Hlth Care Facs Auth Ref Commonspirit Hlth, Ser A | 5.50% | 09/01/55 | 266957 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WA St Hsg Fin Commn Nonprofit Rev Radford Court & Nordheim <br> Court Portfolio | 5.50% | 07/01/59 | 254276 |
|  |  |  |  | 830443 |
|  | **Wisconsin — 7.2%** | **Wisconsin — 7.2%** | **Wisconsin — 7.2%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pub Fin Auth WI Chrt Sch Rev Founders of Acdmy Las Vegas <br> Proj, Ser A (a) | 5.00% | 07/01/55 | 214493 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pub Fin Auth WI Stdt Hsg Rev Ref Cmps Real Estate Holding <br> Corp LLC Proj, Ser A | 5.50% | 06/01/55 | 255286 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 255000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pub Fin Auth WI Stdt Hsg Rev Sr KSU Bixby Real Estate <br> Fdtn LLC Proj, Ser A | 5.25% | 06/15/55 | 261942 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | Pub Fin Auth WI Tax Incr Rev Miami Worldcenter Proj, Ser A (a) | 5.00% | 06/01/41 | 304891 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 250000 | Pub Fin Auth WI Toll Rev Sr GA Sr 400 Express Lanes Proj, AMT | 5.75% | 06/30/60 | 260084 |
|  |  |  |  | 1296696 |
|  | **Total Municipal Bonds** | **Total Municipal Bonds** | **Total Municipal Bonds** | 16221337 |
|  | (Cost $15,661,622) | (Cost $15,661,622) | (Cost $15,661,622) |  |

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 6.8%** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 6.8%** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 6.8%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 6.8%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1619 | BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust | 17615 |

---

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**First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **CLOSED-END FUNDS (Continued)** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS (Continued)** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS (Continued)** |
|  | **Capital Markets (Continued)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4815 | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust | $47909 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10508 | BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II | 109388 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2770 | BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. | 32298 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4621 | BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. | 46071 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9721 | BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. | 106348 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1838 | BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. | 20972 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5360 | Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust | 58424 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2796 | Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust | 26702 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3721 | Invesco Municipal Trust | 35610 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7436 | Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust | 74880 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7822 | Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals | 79550 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9457 | Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund | 120104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14622 | Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund | 169323 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6626 | Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund | 84349 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6468 | Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund | 77875 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10832 | Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund, Inc. | 112111 |
|  | **Total Closed-End Funds** | 1219529 |
|  | (Cost $1,285,195) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 97.2%** | 17440866 |
|  | (Cost $16,946,817) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — 2.8%** | 494854 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $17935720 |

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This security, sold within the terms of a private placement memorandum, is exempt
 from registration upon resale under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be resold in transactions
 exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees, this security has been determined to be liquid by First Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund's advisor. Although market instability can result in periods of increased overall market illiquidity, liquidity for each security is determined based on security specific
 factors and assumptions, which require subjective judgment. At November 30, 2025, securities noted as such amounted to $2,248,575
 or 12.5% of net assets.

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: | Abbreviations throughout the Portfolio of Investments: |
| AG | – Assured Guaranty, Inc. |
| AMT | – Alternative Minimum Tax |
| BAM | – Build America Mutual |
| COPS | – Certificates of Participation |

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**First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of November 30, 2025 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**11/30/2025**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Municipal Bonds\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16221337 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16221337 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Closed-End Funds\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1219529 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1219529 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17440866 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1219529 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16221337 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for state and territory breakout. <br> \*\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

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**First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.8%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.8%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.8%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 99.8%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 142346 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Emerging Markets <br> Local Currency Bond ETF | $4206324 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 69733 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Enhanced Short <br> Maturity ETF | 4177704 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 179878 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Institutional Preferred <br> Securities and Income ETF | 3489633 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2537969 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Limited Duration <br> Investment Grade Corporate <br> ETF | 48779764 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1063065 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Low Duration <br> Opportunities ETF | 53181103 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 151952 | First Trust Senior Loan Fund | 6973670 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 447469 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Tactical High Yield <br> ETF | 18735527 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 139543725 |
|  | (Cost $138,961,250) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 292117 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.84% (b) | 292117 |
|  | (Cost $292,117) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 139835842 |
|  | (Cost $139,253,367) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (7759)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $139828083 |

---

&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 November 30, 2025.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of November 30, 2025 is as follows (see Valuation Inputs in the Additional Information section):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**11/30/2025**<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>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange-Traded <br> Funds\*<br>| $139543725 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $139543725 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 292117 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 292117 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $139835842 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $139835842 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

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**First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

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**Affiliated Transactions**

Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds at November 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year-to-date period (September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025) are as follows:

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

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>11/30/2025<br>| Value at <br>8/31/2025<br>| Purchases | Sales | Change in <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>| Realized <br>Gain <br>(Loss)<br>| Value at <br>11/30/2025<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Emerging <br> Markets Local Currency <br> Bond ETF<br>| 142346 | $3861649 | $344072 | $(64055)<br>| $63993 | $665 | $4206324 | $58801 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Enhanced Short <br> Maturity ETF<br>| 69733 | 7678365 | 457413 | (3956625)<br>| 3685 | (5134)<br>| 4177704 | 56297 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Institutional <br> Preferred Securities and <br> Income ETF<br>| 179878 | 3228228 | 287309 | (65284)<br>| 38229 | 1151 | 3489633 | 46421 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Limited Duration <br> Investment Grade <br> Corporate ETF<br>| 2537969 | 44910890 | 4109952 | (334796)<br>| 84331 | 9387 | 48779764 | 531458 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Low Duration <br> Opportunities ETF<br>| 1063065 | 45085221 | 8052534 | (364268)<br>| 397932 | 9684 | 53181103 | 509468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Senior Loan <br> Fund<br>| 151952 | 10248345 | 685043 | (3939023)<br>| 15527 | (36222)<br>| 6973670 | 127512 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Trust Tactical High <br> Yield ETF<br>| 447469 | 13485499 | 5419694 | (128730)<br>| (44675)<br>| 3739 | 18735527 | 272504 |
|  |  | $128498197 | $19356017 | $(8852781)<br>| $559022 | $(16730)<br>| $139543725 | $1602461 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Additional Information**

**November 30, 2025 (Unaudited)**

**Valuation Inputs**

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

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

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

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

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

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## Form NPORT-P: Monthly Portfolio Investments Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  - **City:** Wheaton

  - **State:** IL

  - **Foreign country:** US

  - **Zip / Postal Code:** 60187

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

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

- **a. Name of Series:** First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

- **b. EDGAR series identifier (if any):** S000053967

- **c. LEI of Series:** 549300GINV31I4LZSA46

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

- **a. Date of fiscal year-end:** 2026-08-31

- **b. Date as of which information is reported:** 2025-11-30

**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:** $64679277.95

**Total Liabilities:** $43880.81

**Net Assets:** $64635397.14

**Monthly Return Information**

| Class               | Month 1 Return (%)   | Month 2 Return (%)   | Month 3 Return (%)   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Class ID C000169819 | 0.94%                | 0.55%                | 1.29%                |

**Monthly Gains & Losses**

| Period   | Net Realized Gain/Loss   | Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Month 1  | $-8024.81                | $170709.99                                 |
| Month 2  | $11.34                   | $17057.00                                  |
| Month 3  | $157773.01               | $231695.37                                 |

### 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   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|
| Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc                         | Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc                         | CUSIP: 19248A109<br>LEI: T085JMDV2CFIPONRA870 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     72120 | NS      | $1775594.40   | 2.75%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund                        | PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund                        | CUSIP: 69355M107<br>LEI: 549300MWJBXCL907ZB49 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     45993 | NS      | $641142.42    | 0.99%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Western Asset Diversified Income Fund                          | Western Asset Diversified Income Fund                          | CUSIP: 95790K109<br>LEI: 549300M67UHXW4GHZ644 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     97498 | NS      | $1402021.24   | 2.17%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund                           | Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund                           | CUSIP: 67073D102<br>LEI: W4CSTD4RDGQSJ4FOVO30 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    154943 | NS      | $788659.87    | 1.22%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund                                 | Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund                                 | CUSIP: 670750108<br>LEI: 549300VLJPKC3DNIJ668 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     72611 | NS      | $959191.31    | 1.48%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Bancroft Fund Ltd                                              | Bancroft Fund Ltd                                              | CUSIP: 059695106<br>LEI: 5493000X4Y1FB4G26P45 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |      6811 | NS      | $150863.65    | 0.23%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund Inc                  | Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund Inc                  | CUSIP: 19247L106<br>LEI: BOWRNZIYSSLA6IG2ST17 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     52094 | NS      | $625648.94    | 0.97%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Royce Small-Cap Trust Inc                                      | Royce Small-Cap Trust Inc                                      | CUSIP: 780910105<br>LEI: 254900NJE1W1YYKNVM16 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     66442 | NS      | $1079682.50   | 1.67%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF                     | Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF                     | CUSIP: 46090A879<br>LEI: 549300J21GX50YC4UV93 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     93344 | NS      | $2340600.80   | 3.62%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| FS Credit Opportunities Corp                                   | FS Credit Opportunities Corp                                   | CUSIP: 30290Y101<br>LEI: 549300XFGO8P7BHG1O49 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    276970 | NS      | $1719983.70   | 2.66%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust                        | BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust                        | CUSIP: 09260U109<br>LEI: 5493007LDARS47M53X11 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     82230 | NS      | $1181645.10   | 1.83%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund | Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund | CUSIP: 92838Y100<br>LEI: 549300ZE8QERJKXOVW89 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     26345 | NS      | $616209.55    | 0.95%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund                        | abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund                        | CUSIP: 00326W106<br>LEI: 549300ZRYJVK3J3YXY67 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     98187 | NS      | $2157168.39   | 3.34%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| abrdn Healthcare Investors                                     | abrdn Healthcare Investors                                     | CUSIP: 87911J103<br>LEI: 549300SNASESIFOS6V75 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     24951 | NS      | $487293.03    | 0.75%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Nuveen Taxable Municipal Income Fund                           | Nuveen Taxable Municipal Income Fund                           | CUSIP: 67074C103<br>LEI: CGX4I2YMRMYU5022FW76 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     38964 | NS      | $634723.56    | 0.98%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust/The                            | Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust/The                            | CUSIP: 36242H104<br>LEI: 549300082N1MHBT8NI60 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     69398 | NS      | $1901505.20   | 2.94%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund                            | abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund                            | CUSIP: 879105104<br>LEI: 549300WT8EMZSV1XVW72 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     87253 | NS      | $1669149.89   | 2.58%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund               | John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund               | CUSIP: 41013V100<br>LEI: 5493001RMBJ8FL02CN30 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     84394 | NS      | $2103098.48   | 3.25%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund  | Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund  | CUSIP: 27828U106<br>LEI: 549300FJ9E7XXCLZCB95 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     71997 | NS      | $2103032.37   | 3.25%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund Inc                     | BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund Inc                     | CUSIP: 09256A109<br>LEI: YNYNSGFZPAVB3Q7YA123 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     40787 | NS      | $1052304.60   | 1.63%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc              | Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc              | CUSIP: 26433C105<br>LEI: 549300SY2NYDO23RIE89 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     59826 | NS      | $786711.90    | 1.22%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Source Capital                                                 | Source Capital                                                 | CUSIP: 836144303<br>LEI: 9845005BC0508CFA5B64 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     38375 | NS      | $1870393.66   | 2.89%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Tortoise Essential Energy Fund                                 | Tortoise Essential Energy Fund                                 | CUSIP: 890930100<br>LEI: 5299003AOUJK6GX3LW61 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |      7034 | NS      | $150576.84    | 0.23%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Tri-Continental Corp                                           | Tri-Continental Corp                                           | CUSIP: 895436103<br>LEI: 6QVMFZKY1QSOOIHD7Y77 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     46582 | NS      | $1599625.88   | 2.47%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| General American Investors Co Inc                              | General American Investors Co Inc                              | CUSIP: 368802104<br>LEI: 254900MHIF9G7IS1T951 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     18919 | NS      | $1111302.06   | 1.72%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc                               | Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc                               | CUSIP: 00548F105<br>LEI: 549300LPTQAH0G3NGD42 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     41406 | NS      | $896025.84    | 1.39%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust                       | BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust                       | CUSIP: 092508100<br>LEI: WU48CSUCFTU86AQUYZ93 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     70734 | NS      | $776659.32    | 1.20%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Templeton Emerging Markets Fund/United States                  | Templeton Emerging Markets Fund/United States                  | CUSIP: 880191101<br>LEI: CZCIR4LW4R7Y5KBS5R36 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |      8986 | NS      | $151234.38    | 0.23%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust               | BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust               | CUSIP: 09257A108<br>LEI: 8DZAUY8151XS5PISSX42 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     48377 | NS      | $500701.95    | 0.77%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| MSILF Treasury Portfolio                                       | MSILF Treasury Portfolio                                       | CUSIP: 61747C582<br>LEI: 549300D1XR6GP7EZ0T47 | Long             | STIV             | RF                | US        |   2409955 | NS      | $2409954.87   | 3.73%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund                | Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund                | CUSIP: 27828G107<br>LEI: 549300KZTQOOF16ML741 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     83689 | NS      | $2047032.94   | 3.17%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| BlackRock Health Sciences Trust                                | BlackRock Health Sciences Trust                                | CUSIP: 09250W107<br>LEI: 4UL0KI4EPYFKMUU31I34 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     20614 | NS      | $856099.42    | 1.32%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc                         | Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc                         | CUSIP: 112830104<br>LEI: 5493007NX94W3HSQTJ60 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     97595 | NS      | $1285326.15   | 1.99%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Central Securities Corp                                        | Central Securities Corp                                        | CUSIP: 155123102<br>LEI: 549300D87MQ4TEVRK235 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     29336 | NS      | $1468266.80   | 2.27%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust                            | BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust                            | CUSIP: 09258A107<br>LEI: 549300BOVTR6GS7HLC41 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     60850 | NS      | $805654.00    | 1.25%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund             | Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund             | CUSIP: 27828V104<br>LEI: HAXBNTSIUT2SHF0XLJ46 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     59394 | NS      | $657491.58    | 1.02%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Royce Micro-Cap Trust Inc                                      | Royce Micro-Cap Trust Inc                                      | CUSIP: 780915104<br>LEI: 254900D3WFIV4SD8EF19 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     29303 | NS      | $306509.38    | 0.47%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| DoubleLine Yield Opportunities Fund                            | DoubleLine Yield Opportunities Fund                            | CUSIP: 25862D105<br>LEI: 5493006BIH94Q4VHHG23 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     21951 | NS      | $321362.64    | 0.50%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| BlackRock Utilities Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust | BlackRock Utilities Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust | CUSIP: 09248D104<br>LEI: XL2HP568CJRFGPERYJ89 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     12139 | NS      | $320348.21    | 0.50%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund                   | Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund                   | CUSIP: 67073B106<br>LEI: SQSNUOAGTXNFWCFS1I50 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    132788 | NS      | $1090189.48   | 1.69%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund     | Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund     | CUSIP: 95766R104<br>LEI: 549300Z3DNF4FJBJ4A87 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    179019 | NS      | $1582527.96   | 2.45%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund                             | John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund                             | CUSIP: 41013T105<br>LEI: 549300HU07GPOB5DR949 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     73273 | NS      | $961341.76    | 1.49%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Blackrock Science & Technology Trust                           | Blackrock Science & Technology Trust                           | CUSIP: 09258G104<br>LEI: 549300LK15IHMMH5IS84 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     43172 | NS      | $1767461.68   | 2.73%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund                                | Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund                                | CUSIP: 670735109<br>LEI: 07Q4EPZRU8XATVYVY545 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     17285 | NS      | $321501.00    | 0.50%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund                     | Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund                     | CUSIP: 09257R101<br>LEI: 549300YESIF051NRED20 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     53375 | NS      | $632493.75    | 0.98%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund                       | Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund                       | CUSIP: 670699107<br>LEI: 549300UZIEJJJ5RD3T06 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     33383 | NS      | $939397.62    | 1.45%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund                      | Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund                      | CUSIP: 486606106<br>LEI: 549300H9ZCLGQEKXQY57 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     68192 | NS      | $846944.64    | 1.31%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund         | Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund         | CUSIP: 27828S101<br>LEI: 549300P9NBK8GZ8QI277 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    100974 | NS      | $2248690.98   | 3.48%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund                       | Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund                       | CUSIP: 67074Y105<br>LEI: RQLXTE3CBG56EZF1BQ60 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     49978 | NS      | $689696.40    | 1.07%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund/Closed-end Fund               | Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund/Closed-end Fund               | CUSIP: 67072T108<br>LEI: HJXCPP3KYE3BVU373P27 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     99416 | NS      | $789363.04    | 1.22%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Reaves Utility Income Fund                                     | Reaves Utility Income Fund                                     | CUSIP: 756158101<br>LEI: 549300GS807NR3X3LH36 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     32915 | NS      | $1268214.95   | 1.96%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund                             | PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund                             | CUSIP: 69346N107<br>LEI: 549300BX5QVFQJENPV35 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     64759 | NS      | $1410451.02   | 2.18%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF                    | BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF                    | CUSIP: 09661T826<br>LEI: 549300YLSH2PGMAU3I54 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |      7893 | NS      | $323691.93    | 0.50%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| PGIM Global High Yield Fund Inc                                | PGIM Global High Yield Fund Inc                                | CUSIP: 69346J106<br>LEI: F0ATD1Y4J8CHDKHSLD09 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     99887 | NS      | $1244592.02   | 1.93%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc                 | Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc                 | CUSIP: 95766K109<br>LEI: 549300S7N70O2ERKYG47 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     79365 | NS      | $300793.35    | 0.47%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust               | Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust               | CUSIP: 03464A100<br>LEI: 549300BL3JQL47QYUO51 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |    109256 | NS      | $1444364.32   | 2.23%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund                   | Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund                   | CUSIP: 67080R102<br>LEI: 549300B5AMVHD58MNL94 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     72844 | NS      | $1435755.24   | 2.22%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| abrdn Life Sciences Investors                                  | abrdn Life Sciences Investors                                  | CUSIP: 87911K100<br>LEI: 5493007BYZPSOVVS0M04 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     48270 | NS      | $852930.90    | 1.32%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| BlackRock Income Trust Inc                                     | BlackRock Income Trust Inc                                     | CUSIP: 09247F209<br>LEI: TZVEKBHO1R4X5PI73286 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     18927 | NS      | $210468.24    | 0.33%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| PIMCO Access Income Fund                                       | PIMCO Access Income Fund                                       | CUSIP: 72203T100<br>LEI: 549300Q20CGGOWTPP823 | Long             | EC               | RF                | US        |     15737 | NS      | $252264.11    | 0.39%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |

### Signature

**Date Signed:** 2026-01-23

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

**Signature:** Derek Maltbie

**Name of Signer:** Derek Maltbie

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