# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001667919
**File Stem:** 0001445546-26-003573
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 2402416
**Document Hash:** deeb114cf9aa5f97c6cf95a5dbb6ee05
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001445546-26-003573.hdr.sgml**: 20260508

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001445546-26-003573

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: N-CSRS

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 38

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260228

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260508

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260508

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260508

**FILER**: 

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

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

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-CSRS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23147
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26956820

**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            |

### First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (Series ID: S000053970)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000169822 | First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | MFLX            |

### First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (Series ID: S000056501)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                       | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000178745 | First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF | FIXD            |

### First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (Series ID: S000061961)

| Class ID   | Class Name                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000200735 | First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF | UCON            |

### First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (Series ID: S000063239)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000205110 | First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF | LDSF            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (Series ID: S000065187)

| Class ID   | Class Name                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000211017 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | FAUG            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August (Series ID: S000065188)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000211018 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August | DAUG            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (Series ID: S000066684)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000214901 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | FNOV            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November (Series ID: S000066686)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000214903 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | DNOV            |

### First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (Series ID: S000066788)

| Class ID   | Class Name                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000215122 | First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF | AFLG            |

### First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (Series ID: S000066789)

| Class ID   | Class Name                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000215123 | First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF | AFMC            |

### First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (Series ID: S000066790)

| Class ID   | Class Name                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000215124 | First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF | AFSM            |

### First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (Series ID: S000067359)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000216581 | First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF | MMLG            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February (Series ID: S000067879)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000217668 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | FFEB            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (Series ID: S000067881)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000217670 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February | DFEB            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (Series ID: S000068217)

| Class ID   | Class Name                           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000218407 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | FMAY            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May (Series ID: S000068219)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000218409 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | DMAY            |

### First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (Series ID: S000068300)

| Class ID   | Class Name                       | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000218639 | First Trust Securitized Plus ETF | DEED            |

### FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (Series ID: S000068605)

| Class ID   | Class Name                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000219511 | FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | BUFR            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June (Series ID: S000068692)

| Class ID   | Class Name                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000219662 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | FJUN            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June (Series ID: S000068694)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000219664 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | DJUN            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (Series ID: S000068853)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000220038 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July | DJUL            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July (Series ID: S000068855)

| Class ID   | Class Name                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000220040 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | FJUL            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (Series ID: S000069329)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000221308 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | FSEP            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (Series ID: S000069332)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                      | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000221311 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September | DSEP            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (Series ID: S000069649)

| Class ID   | Class Name                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000222135 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October | FOCT            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (Series ID: S000069651)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000222137 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October | DOCT            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (Series ID: S000070187)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000223224 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December | FDEC            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (Series ID: S000070189)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000223226 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | DDEC            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December (Series ID: S000070225)

| Class ID   | Class Name                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000223312 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - December | QDEC            |

### FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (Series ID: S000070228)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000223318 | FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | YDEC            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January (Series ID: S000070584)

| Class ID   | Class Name                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000224230 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | FJAN            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (Series ID: S000070586)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000224232 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January | DJAN            |

### FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (Series ID: S000070644)

| Class ID   | Class Name                       | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000224383 | FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | BUFD            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June (Series ID: S000070764)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000224911 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June | XJUN            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (Series ID: S000071218)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000226050 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | FMAR            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (Series ID: S000071219)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000226051 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | DMAR            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March (Series ID: S000071222)

| Class ID   | Class Name                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000226054 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | QMAR            |

### FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (Series ID: S000071223)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000226055 | FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | YMAR            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (Series ID: S000071432)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000226537 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | FAPR            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (Series ID: S000071434)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000226539 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April | DAPR            |

### First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (Series ID: S000071847)

| Class ID   | Class Name                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000227373 | First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF | ILDR            |

### First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (Series ID: S000071978)

| Class ID   | Class Name                          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000227615 | First Trust Expanded Technology ETF | XPND            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - June (Series ID: S000072098)

| Class ID   | Class Name                           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000227832 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - June | QJUN            |

### FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (Series ID: S000072100)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000227834 | FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | YJUN            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September (Series ID: S000073408)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000230294 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - September | QSPT            |

### FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (Series ID: S000073410)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000230296 | FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | YSEP            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (Series ID: S000073414)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000230301 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December | XDEC            |

### First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (Series ID: S000073441)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000230351 | First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF | CRPT            |

### First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (Series ID: S000073489)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000230440 | First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF | MMSC            |

### FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (Series ID: S000074006)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000231328 | FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF | BUFG            |

### FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (Series ID: S000074008)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000231330 | FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF | BUFT            |

### FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (Series ID: S000076430)

| Class ID   | Class Name                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000236305 | FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | BUFQ            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (Series ID: S000077392)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000237796 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September | XSEP            |

### FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May (Series ID: S000079075)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                       | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000239915 | FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May | SMAY            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January (Series ID: S000079228)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000240186 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January | GJAN            |

### First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (Series ID: S000079512)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000240568 | First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | LALT            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February (Series ID: S000079668)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000240892 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February | GFEB            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (Series ID: S000079851)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000241255 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March | XMAR            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (Series ID: S000079853)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                      | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000241257 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | GMAR            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (Series ID: S000079967)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                      | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000241464 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April | GAPR            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May (Series ID: S000080201)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000241937 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May | GMAY            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (Series ID: S000080497)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                       | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000242927 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August | GAUG            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (Series ID: S000080498)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000242928 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July | GJUL            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (Series ID: S000080499)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000242929 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | GJUN            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (Series ID: S000080504)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000242934 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | GDEC            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (Series ID: S000080505)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000242935 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November | GNOV            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (Series ID: S000080506)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000242936 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October | GOCT            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (Series ID: S000080507)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000242937 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | GSEP            |

### FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (Series ID: S000080712)

| Class ID   | Class Name                           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000243241 | FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF | BUFZ            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August (Series ID: S000080851)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000243421 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August | XAUG            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July (Series ID: S000080852)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000243422 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July | XJUL            |

### FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (Series ID: S000081334)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000244041 | FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August | SAUG            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September (Series ID: S000081790)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000244790 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September | XISE            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April (Series ID: S000082286)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245572 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | XAPR            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February (Series ID: S000082287)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245573 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February | XFEB            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January (Series ID: S000082288)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245574 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January | XJAN            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (Series ID: S000082289)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245575 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May | XMAY            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (Series ID: S000082290)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245576 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November | XNOV            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (Series ID: S000082291)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245577 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October | XOCT            |

### FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (Series ID: S000082806)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000246128 | FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November | SNOV            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (Series ID: S000083165)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000246681 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December | XIDE            |

### FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February (Series ID: S000083345)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000246916 | FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February | SFEB            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March (Series ID: S000084318)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000248689 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March | XIMR            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer ETF - August (Series ID: S000084421)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                      | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000248798 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer ETF - August | QMAG            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer ETF - February (Series ID: S000084422)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000248799 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer ETF - February | QMFE            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer ETF - May (Series ID: S000084423)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000248800 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer ETF - May | QMMY            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer ETF - November (Series ID: S000084424)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000248801 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer ETF - November | QMNV            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April (Series ID: S000084429)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000248806 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | QCAP            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - January (Series ID: S000084430)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000248807 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - January | QCJA            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July (Series ID: S000084431)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000248808 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | QCJL            |

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - October (Series ID: S000084432)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000248809 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - October | QCOC            |

### FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (Series ID: S000085089)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000249954 | FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | BUFS            |

### FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (Series ID: S000085091)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000249956 | FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF | BUFY            |

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (Series ID: S000085353)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000250352 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June | XIJN            |

### FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF (Series ID: S000093228)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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#### &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FORM N-CSR

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

811-23147

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII

(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:

August 31

Date of reporting period:

February 28, 2026

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.

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

#### FCEF \| Nasdaq, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FCEF. 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 Income Opportunities ETF$44<sup>(1)</sup>0.86%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$75039377 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;63 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments and percentage of net assets, respectively, of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

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|:---|:---|
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio - Institutional Class | 5.2% |
| Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF | 3.7% |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund | 3.4% |
| John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund | 3.3% |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund | 3.2% |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund | 3.1% |
| Gabelli Dividend & Income (The) Trust | 3.0% |
| Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. | 2.8% |
| abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund | 2.8% |
| BlackRock Science & Technology Trust | 2.6% |

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**Fund Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11483635.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/FCEF 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.

First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF

#### MFLX \| Nasdaq, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MFLX. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

**This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during or after the reporting period.**

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

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|:---|
| **Fund** |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF$35<sup>(1)</sup>0.68%<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 February 28, 2026)

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$18238783 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;75 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets and percentage of total investments, respectively, of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

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|:---|:---|
| Municipal Bonds | 91.8% |
| Closed-End Funds | 6.9% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | 1.3% |
| Total | 100.0% |

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**Credit Quality <sup>(1)</sup>**![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11483677.jpg)

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

(1) This represents the municipal and closed-end fund holdings in the Fund. The ratings for the Municipal Bond portion of the Fund are by S&P Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service, Inc., Fitch Ratings, or a comparably rated NRSRO. For situations in which a security is rated by more than one NRSRO and the ratings are not equivalent, the highest ratings are used. The ratings for the CEF portion of the Fund are provided by Morningstar. A credit rating is an assessment provided by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) of the creditworthiness of an issuer with respect to debt obligations except for those debt obligations that are only privately rated. Ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). Investment grade is defined as those issuers that have a long-term credit rating of BBB- or higher. "NR" indicates no rating. The credit ratings shown relate to the creditworthiness of the issuers of the underlying securities in the Fund, and not to the Fund or its shares. Credit ratings are subject to change.

#### HOW HAS THE FUND MATERIALLY CHANGED?
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's prospectus and any applicable supplements at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MFLX or upon request at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

Effective February 1, 2026, the Board of Trustees has approved a permanent contractual reduction of the annual unitary management fee for the Fund. The annual unitary management fee for the Fund is now 0.49%. Additionally, under the Fund's new fee structure, the Fund will not be eligible for any breakpoint discounts described in the Fund's prospectus or statement of additional information.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MFLX 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.

First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF

#### LDSF \| Nasdaq, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/LDSF. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

**This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during or after the reporting period.**

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

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|:---|
| **Fund** |
| First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF$9<sup>(1)</sup>0.18%<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 February 28, 2026)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$159131414 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

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|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.0% |
| Total | 100.0% |

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

#### HOW HAS THE FUND MATERIALLY CHANGED?
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's prospectus and any applicable supplements at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/LDSF or upon request at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

Effective February 1, 2026, the Board of Trustees has approved a permanent contractual reduction of the annual unitary management fee for the Fund. The annual unitary management fee for the Fund is now 0.10%. Additionally, under the Fund's new fee structure, the Fund will not be eligible for any breakpoint discounts described in the Fund's prospectus or statement of additional information.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/LDSF 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.

First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF

#### AFLG \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/AFLG. 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 Active Factor Large Cap ETF | $290.56%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.55%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$486113047 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;242 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;37% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
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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|:---|:---|
| NVIDIA Corp. | 6.7% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.8% |
| Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 5.6% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 3.5% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 2.2% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Newmont Corp. | 1.7% |
| Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 1.3% |
| Lam Research Corp. | 1.2% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. | 1.1% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11483257.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/AFLG 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.

First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF

#### AFMC \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/AFMC. 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 Active Factor Mid Cap ETF$35<sup>(1)</sup>0.66%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.65%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$136383090 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;270 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;47% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
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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| | |
|:---|:---|
| TechnipFMC PLC | 1.4% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | 1.3% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. | 1.3% |
| BorgWarner, Inc. | 1.3% |
| Federated Hermes, Inc. | 1.1% |
| Exelixis, Inc. | 1.1% |
| RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | 1.1% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corp. | 1.0% |
| Woodward, Inc. | 1.0% |
| Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | 1.0% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11483215.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/AFMC 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.

First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF

#### AFSM \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/AFSM. 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 Active Factor Small Cap ETF | $390.76%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.75%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$84720633 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;317 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;51% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
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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|:---|:---|
| TTM Technologies, Inc. | 1.4% |
| Bloom Energy Corp., Class A | 1.1% |
| Ames National Corp. | 1.0% |
| Vicor Corp. | 0.9% |
| Caledonia Mining Corp. PLC | 0.9% |
| Peabody Energy Corp. | 0.9% |
| GigaCloud Technology, Inc., Class A | 0.9% |
| Interface, Inc. | 0.9% |
| Hecla Mining Co. | 0.9% |
| Viavi Solutions, Inc. | 0.9% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11483173.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/AFSM 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.

First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF

#### ILDR \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/ILDR. 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 Innovation Leaders ETF | $380.76%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.75%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$220607401 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;76 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
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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| | |
|:---|:---|
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 5.4% |
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 4.2% |
| Schneider Electric SE | 4.0% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.9% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 3.9% |
| Oracle Corp. | 3.3% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 2.7% |
| Siemens Energy AG | 2.6% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11483929.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/ILDR 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.

First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Expanded Technology ETF

#### XPND \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XPND. 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 Expanded Technology ETF | $330.66%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.65%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$51644697 |
| &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;21% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 4.7% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 4.6% |
| Visa, Inc., Class A | 4.5% |
| Apple, Inc. | 4.4% |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | 4.4% |
| Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 4.4% |
| Lam Research Corp. | 4.4% |
| Netflix, Inc. | 4.2% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11484055.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XPND 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.

First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF

#### LALT \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/LALT. 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 Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF$11<sup>(1)</sup>0.21%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.20%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$44938271 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 99.8% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.2% |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/LALT 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.

First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (LALT)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January

#### FJAN \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FJAN. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1202729021 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.1% |
| Purchased Options | 103.6% |
| Written Options | (4.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FJAN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January (FJAN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January

#### DJAN \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DJAN. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$435547324 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.1% |
| Purchased Options | 102.0% |
| Written Options | (3.0%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DJAN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (DJAN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February

#### FFEB \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FFEB. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1134676547 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.2% |
| Purchased Options | 104.1% |
| Written Options | (5.2%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FFEB 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February (FFEB)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February

#### DFEB \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DFEB. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$402163974 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.2% |
| Purchased Options | 102.5% |
| Written Options | (3.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DFEB 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (DFEB)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March

#### FMAR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FMAR. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$958117657 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
| Purchased Options | 106.3% |
| Written Options | (6.5%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FMAR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (FMAR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March

#### DMAR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DMAR. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$380780460 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
| Purchased Options | 108.1% |
| Written Options | (8.3%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DMAR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April

#### FAPR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FAPR. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | $430.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$992636455 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
| Purchased Options | 111.2% |
| Written Options | (11.5%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FAPR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April

#### DAPR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DAPR. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April | $430.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$291439724 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
| Purchased Options | 114.9% |
| Written Options | (15.2%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DAPR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May

#### FMAY \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FMAY. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1071887540 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
| Purchased Options | 103.7% |
| Written Options | (4.1%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FMAY 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (FMAY)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May

#### DMAY \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DMAY. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$299967643 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
| Purchased Options | 105.3% |
| Written Options | (5.7%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DMAY 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May (DMAY)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June

#### FJUN \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FJUN. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1087518075 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
| Purchased Options | 104.5% |
| Written Options | (4.9%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FJUN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June (FJUN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June

#### DJUN \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DJUN. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$281609657 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
| Purchased Options | 106.3% |
| Written Options | (6.7%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DJUN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June (DJUN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July

#### FJUL \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FJUL. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1186307222 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.6% |
| Purchased Options | 102.5% |
| Written Options | (3.0%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FJUL 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July (FJUL)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July

#### DJUL \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DJUL. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$395319593 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.6% |
| Purchased Options | 103.1% |
| Written Options | (3.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DJUL 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (DJUL)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August

#### FAUG \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FAUG. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1164776317 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.7% |
| Purchased Options | 102.5% |
| Written Options | (3.1%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FAUG 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (FAUG)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August

#### DAUG \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DAUG. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$347253615 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.7% |
| Purchased Options | 102.5% |
| Written Options | (3.1%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DAUG 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August (DAUG)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September

#### FSEP \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FSEP. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1157711154 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.8% |
| Purchased Options | 102.4% |
| Written Options | (3.1%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FSEP 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (FSEP)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September

#### DSEP \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DSEP. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September | $430.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$339930953 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.8% |
| Purchased Options | 101.8% |
| Written Options | (2.5%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DSEP 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (DSEP)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October

#### FOCT \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FOCT. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1116738489 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.8% |
| Purchased Options | 102.6% |
| Written Options | (3.3%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FOCT 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (FOCT)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October

#### DOCT \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DOCT. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$374127407 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.9% |
| Purchased Options | 102.1% |
| Written Options | (2.9%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DOCT 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (DOCT)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November

#### FNOV \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FNOV. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1158615901 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.9% |
| Purchased Options | 103.0% |
| Written Options | (3.8%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FNOV 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (FNOV)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November

#### DNOV \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DNOV. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$376867964 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.9% |
| Purchased Options | 102.6% |
| Written Options | (3.4%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DNOV 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November (DNOV)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December

#### FDEC \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FDEC. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1263814000 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.0% |
| Purchased Options | 103.4% |
| Written Options | (4.3%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FDEC 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (FDEC)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December

#### DDEC \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DDEC. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$414450133 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.0% |
| Purchased Options | 102.1% |
| Written Options | (3.0%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DDEC 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF

#### BUFT \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BUFT. 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** |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF$11<sup>(1)</sup>0.21%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.20%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$140054421 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;51% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 100.0% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.0% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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/BUFT 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR, or Standard & Poor's (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or results to be obtained by the Fund, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF

#### BUFG \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BUFG. 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** |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF$11<sup>(1)</sup>0.21%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.20%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$299271134 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;86% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 100.0% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.0% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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/BUFG 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR, or Standard & Poor's (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or results to be obtained by the Fund, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January

#### QCJA \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QCJA. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January | $470.92%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$80321348 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.1% |
| Purchased Options | 104.9% |
| Written Options | (5.9%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QCJA 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January (QCJA)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January

#### XJAN \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XJAN. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January | $430.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$41512115 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.2% |
| Purchased Options | 110.7% |
| Written Options | (11.8%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XJAN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January (XJAN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February

#### QMFE \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMFE. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February | $470.92%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$37458832 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.2% |
| Purchased Options | 106.1% |
| Written Options | (7.2%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMFE 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February (QMFE)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February

#### XFEB \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XFEB. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$38686374 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

 **Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.2% |
| Purchased Options | 112.3% |
| Written Options | (13.4%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XFEB 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February (XFEB)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March

#### YMAR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/YMAR. 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** |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | $470.92%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$101075842 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
| Purchased Options | 109.4% |
| Written Options | (9.7%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/YMAR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, BFA, or MSCI Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (YMAR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March

#### QMAR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMAR. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March | $460.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$467167474 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
| Purchased Options | 107.7% |
| Written Options | (7.9%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMAR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March (QMAR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March

#### XMAR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XMAR. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$163244384 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
| Purchased Options | 129.9% |
| Written Options | (30.2%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XMAR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (XMAR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April

#### QCAP \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QCAP. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April | $460.92%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$38243307 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

 **Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
| Purchased Options | 120.1% |
| Written Options | (20.3%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QCAP 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April (QCAP)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April

#### XAPR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XAPR. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | $430.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$50483927 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

 **Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
| Purchased Options | 143.8% |
| Written Options | (44.2%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XAPR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April (XAPR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May

#### QMMY \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMMY. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May | $460.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$70498513 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
| Purchased Options | 105.3% |
| Written Options | (5.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMMY 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May (QMMY)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May

#### XMAY \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XMAY. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May | $430.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$18461065 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

 **Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.6% |
| Purchased Options | 122.1% |
| Written Options | (22.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XMAY 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (XMAY)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June

#### YJUN \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/YJUN. 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** |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | $470.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$143798786 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.6% |
| Purchased Options | 109.3% |
| Written Options | (9.8%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/YJUN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, BFA, or MSCI Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (YJUN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June

#### QJUN \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QJUN. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June | $460.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$589367223 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
| Purchased Options | 104.4% |
| Written Options | (4.8%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QJUN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June (QJUN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June

#### XJUN \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XJUN. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$137545994 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.6% |
| Purchased Options | 123.4% |
| Written Options | (23.9%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XJUN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June (XJUN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July

#### QCJL \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QCJL. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July | $460.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$68984512 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.6% |
| Purchased Options | 104.3% |
| Written Options | (4.8%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QCJL 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July (QCJL)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July

#### XJUL \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XJUL. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$44300312 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.7% |
| Purchased Options | 115.7% |
| Written Options | (16.3%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XJUL 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July (XJUL)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August

#### QMAG \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMAG. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August | $460.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$59168431 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.7% |
| Purchased Options | 103.7% |
| Written Options | (4.3%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMAG 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August (QMAG)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August

#### XAUG \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XAUG. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August | $440.88%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$24497280 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.7% |
| Purchased Options | 113.8% |
| Written Options | (14.4%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XAUG 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August (XAUG)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September

#### YSEP \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/YSEP. 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** |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | $470.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$127529899 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.8% |
| Purchased Options | 105.4% |
| Written Options | (6.1%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/YSEP 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, BFA, or MSCI Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (YSEP)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September

#### QSPT \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QSPT. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September | $460.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$506793731 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.8% |
| Purchased Options | 103.5% |
| Written Options | (4.2%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QSPT 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September (QSPT)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September

#### XSEP \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XSEP. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$100242511 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.8% |
| Purchased Options | 111.0% |
| Written Options | (11.7%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XSEP 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October

#### QCOC \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QCOC. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October | $460.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$76255484 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.9% |
| Purchased Options | 103.7% |
| Written Options | (4.5%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QCOC 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October (QCOC)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October

#### XOCT \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XOCT. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$75951500 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.9% |
| Purchased Options | 111.7% |
| Written Options | (12.5%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XOCT 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (XOCT)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November

#### QMNV \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMNV. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November | $470.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$58306940 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.0% |
| Purchased Options | 104.5% |
| Written Options | (5.4%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QMNV 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November (QMNV)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November

#### XNOV \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XNOV. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$22874374 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.0% |
| Purchased Options | 113.7% |
| Written Options | (14.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XNOV 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (XNOV)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December

#### YDEC \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/YDEC. 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** |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | $470.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$144525301 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.0% |
| Purchased Options | 105.3% |
| Written Options | (6.2%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/YDEC 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, BFA, or MSCI Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (YDEC)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December

#### QDEC \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QDEC. 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** |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December | $470.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$606672052 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.1% |
| Purchased Options | 105.0% |
| Written Options | (6.0%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/QDEC 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December (QDEC)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December

#### XDEC \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XDEC. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$168805628 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.0% |
| Purchased Options | 111.5% |
| Written Options | (12.4%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XDEC 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (XDEC)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF

#### BUFY \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BUFY. 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** |
| FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF$6<sup>(1)</sup>0.11%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.10%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$75766479 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 100.0% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.0% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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/BUFY 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, BFA, or MSCI Inc. (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or results to be obtained by the Fund, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF

#### BUFX \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BUFX. 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** |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF$5<sup>(1)</sup>0.10%<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 February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$9614084 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 100.0% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.0% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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/BUFX 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR, or Standard & Poor's (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or results to be obtained by the Fund, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFX)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF

#### BUFR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BUFR. 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** |
| FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF$6<sup>(1)</sup>0.11%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.10%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$8656205728 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 100.0% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.0% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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/BUFR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR, or Standard & Poor's (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or results to be obtained by the Fund, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF

#### BUFD \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BUFD. 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** |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF$6<sup>(1)</sup>0.11%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.10%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1703631679 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 100.0% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.0% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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/BUFD 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR, or Standard & Poor's (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or results to be obtained by the Fund, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF

#### BUFQ \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BUFQ. 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** |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF$6<sup>(1)</sup>0.11%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.10%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1193544318 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 100.0% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.0% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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/BUFQ 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. or their affiliates. Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. or their affiliates have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange Options<sup>®</sup> ("FLEX Options"). Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. or their affiliates make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the QQQ. Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, or Nasdaq, Inc. or their affiliates have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January

#### GJAN \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GJAN. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$453284772 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.1% |
| Purchased Options | 103.5% |
| Written Options | (4.5%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GJAN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January (GJAN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February

#### GFEB \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GFEB. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$331665708 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.2% |
| Purchased Options | 104.0% |
| Written Options | (5.1%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GFEB 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February (GFEB)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February

#### SFEB \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SFEB. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February | $470.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$96715560 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.2% |
| Purchased Options | 105.5% |
| Written Options | (6.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SFEB 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares Russell 2000 ETF, BFA, or Russell (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February (SFEB)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March

#### XIMR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XIMR. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$31065606 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | 0.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.8% |
| Purchased Options | 120.3% |
| Written Options | (21.4%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XIMR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March (XIMR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March

#### GMAR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GMAR. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$348372957 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
| Purchased Options | 108.5% |
| Written Options | (8.8%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GMAR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (GMAR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April

#### GAPR \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GAPR. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April | $430.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$255993055 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
| Purchased Options | 114.3% |
| Written Options | (14.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GAPR 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (GAPR)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May

#### GMAY \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GMAY. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$297912854 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
| Purchased Options | 105.5% |
| Written Options | (5.8%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GMAY 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May (GMAY)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May

#### SMAY \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SMAY. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May | $470.92%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$85021543 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
| Purchased Options | 109.7% |
| Written Options | (10.1%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SMAY 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares Russell 2000 ETF, BFA, or Russell (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May (SMAY)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June

#### XIJN \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XIJN. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June | $430.85%<sup>(1)</sup> |

---

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

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$44713871 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | 2.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.7% |
| Purchased Options | 114.7% |
| Written Options | (17.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XIJN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June

#### GJUN \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GJUN. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | $430.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$330323287 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
| Purchased Options | 106.3% |
| Written Options | (6.7%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GJUN 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (GJUN)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July

#### GJUL \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GJUL. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$396740553 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.6% |
| Purchased Options | 103.4% |
| Written Options | (3.9%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GJUL 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (GJUL)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August

#### GAUG \| CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GAUG. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$301773787 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.7% |
| Purchased Options | 103.1% |
| Written Options | (3.7%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GAUG 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August

#### SAUG \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SAUG. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August | $470.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$97410345 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.7% |
| Purchased Options | 106.8% |
| Written Options | (7.4%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SAUG 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares Russell 2000 ETF, BFA, or Russell (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September

#### XISE \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XISE. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$54555228 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

 **Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | 3.4% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.1% |
| Purchased Options | 106.0% |
| Written Options | (10.4%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XISE 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September (XISE)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September

#### GSEP \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GSEP. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | $430.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$473175192 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

 **Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.8% |
| Purchased Options | 102.6% |
| Written Options | (3.3%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GSEP 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (GSEP)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October

#### GOCT \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GOCT. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$326749977 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

 **Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.8% |
| Purchased Options | 102.9% |
| Written Options | (3.6%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GOCT 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (GOCT)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November

#### GNOV \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GNOV. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November | $440.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$307486109 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

 **Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.9% |
| Purchased Options | 103.5% |
| Written Options | (4.3%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GNOV 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November

#### SNOV \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SNOV. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November | $460.91%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$114762738 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

 **Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 0.9% |
| Purchased Options | 106.6% |
| Written Options | (7.4%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SNOV 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares Russell 2000 ETF, BFA, or Russell (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (SNOV)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December

#### XIDE \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XIDE. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$24123635 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | 5.1% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.4% |
| Purchased Options | 104.8% |
| Written Options | (11.2%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/XIDE 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December

#### GDEC \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GDEC. 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** |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | $440.87%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$498869415 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Money Market Funds | 1.0% |
| Purchased Options | 103.3% |
| Written Options | (4.2%) |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.1%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/GDEC 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options"). The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (GDEC)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF

#### BUFZ \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BUFZ. 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** |
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF$6<sup>(1)</sup>0.11%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.10%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$844268261 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 100.0% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.0% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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/BUFZ 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR, or Standard & Poor's (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or results to be obtained by the Fund, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF

#### BUFS \| Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc .

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BUFS. 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** |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF$6<sup>(1)</sup>0.11%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.10%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$129156003 |
| &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;0% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of net assets of the Fund.

**Fund Allocation**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Exchange-Traded Funds | 100.0% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.0% |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0%) |
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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/BUFS 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
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares Russell 2000 ETF, BFA, or Russell (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or results to be obtained by the Fund, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund.

FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFS)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF

#### CRPT \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/CRPT. 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 SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF | $340.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$94030649 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;139% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments (excluding repurchase agreements held as collateral for securities lending arrangements) of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Metaplanet, Inc. | 15.0% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A | 7.1% |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 5.2% |
| Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A | 5.2% |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | 4.8% |
| Strategy, Inc. | 4.7% |
| VanEck Bitcoin ETF | 4.4% |
| Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF | 4.4% |
| Bitwise Bitcoin ETF | 4.4% |
| Riot Platforms, Inc. | 4.1% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11484139.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/CRPT 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.

First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF

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

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MMLG. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

**This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during or after the reporting period.**

#### 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 Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF | $420.86%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$82701097 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;74 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| NVIDIA Corp. | 12.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 5.3% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.1% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.8% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 4.5% |
| Apple, Inc. | 4.2% |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio - Institutional Class | 2.8% |
| Shopify, Inc., Class A | 2.8% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR | 2.6% |

---

**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11482291.jpg)

#### HOW HAS THE FUND MATERIALLY CHANGED?
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's prospectus and any applicable supplements at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MMLG or upon request at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

At a meeting held on March 9, 2026, the Board of Directors for MMLG approved a change in the Fund's name and investment policy. This change is expected to occur on or around June 5, 2026. The Fund's name will change to "First Trust Active Factor Large Cap Growth ETF," and the Fund's ticker will change to "AFGR."

In connection with the changes described above, the Fund's principal investment strategies will be revised such that the Fund will no longer utilize a multi-manager structure to provide exposure to the large capitalization growth segment of the equity market through the blending of multiple sub-advisor portfolio management teams. The Fund will instead be managed by First Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund's investment advisor, and will primarily rely on a multi-factor quantitative methodology with active risk management to construct a portfolio of U.S.-listed equity securities issued by large capitalization growth companies exhibiting exposures to one or more investing factors, including: momentum, quality and growth. Pursuant to this new strategy, under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by large capitalization growth companies. Further, the Fund's annual unitary management fee will be reduced to 0.65% of the Fund's average daily net assets, and the Fund will no longer have sub-advisors.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MMLG 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.

First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF

#### MMSC \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MMSC. 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 Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF | $510.96%<sup>(1) (2)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.95%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$45523446 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;202 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;47% |

---

#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.

**Top Ten Holdings**

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. | 1.7% |
| VSE Corp. | 1.6% |
| Fabrinet | 1.4% |
| Bloom Energy Corp., Class A | 1.4% |
| nLight, Inc. | 1.3% |
| Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. | 1.1% |
| RBC Bearings, Inc. | 1.1% |
| EZCORP, Inc., Class A | 1.0% |
| FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | 1.0% |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio - Institutional Class | 1.0% |

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**Sector Allocation**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11482627.jpg)

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MMSC 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.

First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF

#### FIXD \| Nasdaq, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FIXD. 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 Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF$33<sup>(1)</sup>0.66%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.65%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$3490439085 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;446 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;87% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
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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| | |
|:---|:---|
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 4.63%, 11/15/55 | 4.4% |
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 4.63%, 11/15/45 | 3.4% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 3.75%, 10/31/32 | 3.0% |
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 4.88%, 08/15/45 | 2.6% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 4.13%, 10/31/29 | 2.6% |
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 4.75%, 08/15/55 | 2.2% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 3.75%, 01/31/31 | 2.1% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 4.00%, 05/31/30 | 1.8% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 4.13%, 02/15/36 | 1.7% |
| U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bond, 1.63%, 10/15/29 | 1.1% |

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**Credit Quality <sup>(1)</sup>**![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11483719.jpg)

(1) Credit Quality is a measure of credit worthiness and risk of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer's financial condition. AAA/Aaa is the highest and D is lowest. If applicable, the Pre-Refunded/Agency category includes bonds which are deemed high-quality investment-grade by the Advisor. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization. Composite Rating Source: Bloomberg L.P., ratings presented are a blend of a security's Moody's, S&P, Fitch and DBRS ratings. The rating agencies are evenly weighted when calculating the composite. Ratings presented may differ when viewed on an agency-by-agency basis.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FIXD 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.

First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF

#### UCON \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/UCON. 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 Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF$43<sup>(1)</sup>0.86%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$3259626329 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;454 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;81% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
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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| | |
|:---|:---|
| U.S. Treasury Note, 4.25%, 01/31/30 | 2.7% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 3.75%, 01/31/31 | 2.5% |
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 4.63%, 11/15/45 | 2.2% |
| U.S. Treasury Bond, 4.63%, 11/15/55 | 2.2% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 4.00%, 05/31/30 | 2.0% |
| U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bond, 1.63%, 10/15/29 | 2.0% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 3.63%, 08/31/27 | 1.7% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 4.13%, 02/15/36 | 1.7% |
| U.S. Treasury Note, 3.50%, 10/31/27 | 1.5% |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, Class I, 3.55% | 1.5% |

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**Credit Quality <sup>(1)</sup>**![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11483593.jpg)

(1) Credit Quality is a measure of credit worthiness and risk of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer's financial condition. AAA/Aaa is the highest and D is lowest. If applicable, the Pre-Refunded/Agency category includes bonds which are deemed high-quality investment-grade by the Advisor. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization. Composite Rating Source: Bloomberg L.P., ratings presented are a blend of a security's Moody's, S&P, Fitch and DBRS ratings. The rating agencies are evenly weighted when calculating the composite. Ratings presented may differ when viewed on an agency-by-agency basis.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/UCON 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.

First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)

![TSR - First Trust Fund Logo](images_30735.jpg)

### First Trust Securitized Plus ETF

#### DEED \| NYSE Arca, Inc.

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT \| February 28, 2026
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DEED. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

**This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during or after the reporting period.**

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

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| |
|:---|
| **Fund** |
| First Trust Securitized Plus ETF$37<sup>(1)</sup>0.73%<sup>(1) (2) (3)</sup> |

---

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

<sup>(2)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.71%.

KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of February 28, 2026)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fund net assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$87607860 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total number of portfolio holdings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;153 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio turnover rate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;56% |

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#### WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of February 28, 2026)
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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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio - Institutional Class, 3.54% | 4.8% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association, TBA, 6.00%, 03/15/56 | 3.8% |
| Government National Mortgage Association, MA7192, 2.00%, 02/20/51 | 2.3% |
| U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.00%, 03/12/26 | 1.6% |
| Gracie Point International Funding LLC, Series 2025-1A, Class D, 8.18%, 08/15/28 | 1.5% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2025-49, Class FA, 4.47%, 06/25/55 | 1.4% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association, AL9394, 3.00%, 11/01/46 | 1.4% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, SL1523, 3.50%, 07/01/50 | 1.4% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2025-1, Class YF, 4.77%, 05/25/35 | 1.4% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, SL1390, 4.00%, 07/01/50 | 1.4% |

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**Credit Quality <sup>(1)</sup>**![Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart](chartimages_11482165.jpg)

(1) The credit quality and ratings information presented above reflect the ratings assigned by one or more nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs), including S&P Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service, Inc., Fitch Ratings, or a comparably rated NRSRO. For situations in which a security is rated by more than one NRSRO and the ratings are not equivalent, the lowest rating is used. Sub-investment grade ratings are those rated BB+/Ba1 or lower. Investment grade ratings are those rated BBB-/Baa3 or higher. The credit ratings shown relate to the creditworthiness of the issuers of the underlying securities in the fund, and not to the fund or its shares. If applicable, U.S. Treasury, U.S. Agency and U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities appear under "Government/Agency." Credit ratings are subject to change.

#### HOW HAS THE FUND MATERIALLY CHANGED?
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's prospectus and any applicable supplements at www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DEED or upon request at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.

Effective February 1, 2026, the Board of Trustees has approved a permanent contractual reduction of the annual unitary management fee for the Fund. The annual unitary management fee for the Fund is now 0.65%. Additionally, under the Fund's new fee structure, the Fund will not be eligible for any breakpoint discounts described in the Fund's prospectus or statement of additional information.

#### WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/DEED 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.

First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)

(b) Not applicable.

**Item 2. Code of Ethics.**

The First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII ("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 February 28, 2026

![](imgbf56e8c71.gif)

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

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

First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF) <br> First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX) <br> First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF)

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026** 

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|:---|:---|
| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4298_1) |  |
| [First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF)](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4298_1) | 1 |
| [First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX)](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4299_1) | 3 |
| [First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF)](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4207_1) | 7 |
| [Statements of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4298_1) | 8 |
| [Statements of Operations](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4298_1) | 9 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4298_1) | 10 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4207_1) | 12 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4298_1) | 15 |
| [Other Information](#xx_844af66a-51f6-43e1-ba1e-c21da6b2153d_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4298_1) | 25 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that any series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (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(s). 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 Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 90.6%** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 90.6%** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 90.6%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 90.6%** |  |
| 82206 | abrdn Global Infrastructure <br> Income Fund | $2079812 |
| 28763 | abrdn Healthcare Investors | 550811 |
| 87253 | abrdn Healthcare Opportunities <br> Fund | 1683110 |
| 56837 | abrdn Life Sciences Investors | 946336 |
| 42706 | Adams Natural Resources Fund, <br> Inc. | 1118043 |
| 126200 | Angel Oak Financial Strategies <br> Income Term Trust | 1662054 |
| 16160 | Bancroft Fund Ltd. | 368125 |
| 69294 | BlackRock Capital Allocation <br> Term Trust | 1051883 |
| 96844 | BlackRock Core Bond Trust | 927766 |
| 102645 | BlackRock Credit Allocation <br> Income Trust | 1089063 |
| 48362 | BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap <br> Core Fund, Inc. | 1098301 |
| 22371 | BlackRock Health <br> Sciences Trust | 953452 |
| 80263 | BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. | 895735 |
| 70702 | BlackRock Multi-Sector Income <br> Trust | 922661 |
| 48377 | BlackRock Resources & <br> Commodities Strategy Trust | 655992 |
| 49207 | BlackRock Science & <br> Technology Trust | 1977629 |
| 12139 | BlackRock Utilities <br> Infrastructure & Power <br> Opportunities Trust | 371332 |
| 111621 | Brookfield Real Assets Income <br> Fund, Inc. | 1502419 |
| 31343 | Central Securities Corp. | 1649269 |
| 77756 | Cohen & Steers Infrastructure <br> Fund, Inc. | 2105632 |
| 57426 | Cohen & Steers Quality Income <br> Realty Fund, Inc. | 764340 |
| 28367 | Cohen & Steers Tax-Advantaged <br> Preferred Securities & Income <br> Fund | 560248 |
| 24269 | DoubleLine Yield Opportunities <br> Fund | 356269 |
| 78321 | Duff & Phelps Utility and <br> Infrastructure Fund, Inc. | 1155235 |
| 59394 | Eaton Vance Short Duration <br> Diversified Income Fund | 647395 |
| 88787 | Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged <br> Dividend Income Fund | 2337762 |
| 109966 | Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged <br> Global Dividend Income Fund | 2533617 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Capital Markets (Continued)** |  |
| 80720 | Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged <br> Global Dividend <br> Opportunities Fund | $2437744 |
| 252034 | FS Credit Opportunities Corp. | 1255129 |
| 78080 | Gabelli Dividend & Income <br> (The) Trust  | 2254170 |
| 22508 | General American Investors Co., <br> Inc. | 1390769 |
| 83823 | John Hancock Premium <br> Dividend Fund | 1138316 |
| 96043 | John Hancock Tax-Advantaged <br> Dividend Income Fund | 2484632 |
| 68192 | Kayne Anderson Energy <br> Infrastructure Fund | 973100 |
| 131844 | Nuveen Credit Strategies Income <br> Fund | 644717 |
| 85208 | Nuveen Floating Rate Income <br> Fund | 645877 |
| 20001 | Nuveen Mortgage and Income <br> Fund | 368618 |
| 79704 | Nuveen Multi-Asset Income <br> Fund | 1100712 |
| 39313 | Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic <br> Overwrite Fund | 1096440 |
| 114207 | Nuveen Preferred & Income <br> Opportunities Fund | 937639 |
| 13326 | Nuveen Real Asset Income and <br> Growth Fund | 177103 |
| 43855 | Nuveen Taxable Municipal <br> Income Fund | 718783 |
| 83784 | Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred <br> & Income Fund | 1649707 |
| 97700 | PGIM Global High Yield Fund, <br> Inc. | 1245675 |
| 20734 | PIMCO Access Income Fund | 321999 |
| 39824 | PIMCO Dynamic Income <br> Opportunities Fund | 555545 |
| 83883 | PIMCO Dynamic Income <br> Strategy Fund | 1694437 |
| 36864 | Reaves Utility Income Fund | 1540915 |
| 31188 | Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. | 380805 |
| 81371 | Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. | 1493972 |
| 40415 | Source Capital | 1949215 |
| 26824 | Templeton Emerging Markets <br> Fund | 557939 |
| 57731 | Tri-Continental Corp. | 1910319 |
| 31899 | Virtus Artificial Intelligence & <br> Technology Opportunities <br> Fund | 734315 |
| 20505 | Virtus Equity & Convertible <br> Income Fund | 520827 |
| 117640 | Western Asset Diversified <br> Income Fund | 1644607 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **CLOSED-END FUNDS (Continued)** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS (Continued)** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS (Continued)** |
|  | **Capital Markets (Continued)** |  |
| 84574 | Western Asset High Income <br> Opportunity Fund, Inc. | $317153 |
| 214036 | Western Asset Inflation-Linked <br> Opportunities & Income Fund | 1864254 |
|  | **Total Closed-End Funds** | 67969724 |
|  | (Cost $62,105,084) |  |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 4.4%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 4.4%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 4.4%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 4.4%** |  |
| 8151 | BNY Mellon Global <br> Infrastructure Income ETF | 376984 |
| 111430 | Invesco Variable Rate <br> Investment Grade ETF | 2798007 |
| 7034 | Tortoise Electrification <br> Infrastructure ETF | 160727 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 3335718 |
|  | (Cost $3,225,129) |  |
| **RIGHTS — 0.0%** | **RIGHTS — 0.0%** | **RIGHTS — 0.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 0.0%** |  |
| 13328 | Nuveen Real Asset Income and <br> Growth Fund, <br> expiring 03/10/2026 (a) (b) | 371 |
|  | (Cost $0) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 5.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 5.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 5.2%** |
| 3899362 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (c) | 3899362 |
|  | (Cost $3,899,362) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.2%** | 75205175 |
|  | (Cost $69,229,575) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.2)%** | (165798)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $75039377 |

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Closed-End Funds\* | $67969724 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $67969724 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Exchange-Traded Funds\* | 3335718 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3335718 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Rights\* | 371 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 371 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Money Market Funds | 3899362 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3899362 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $75205175 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75205175 | &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 Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (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 — 91.8%** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS — 91.8%** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS — 91.8%** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS — 91.8%** | **MUNICIPAL BONDS — 91.8%** |
|  | **Alabama — 4.1%** | **Alabama — 4.1%** | **Alabama — 4.1%** |  |
| $250000 | 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 | $252307 |
| 450000 | Jefferson Cnty AL Swr Rev Warrants Ref Warrants | 5.25% | 10/01/42 | 499336 |
|  |  |  |  | 751643 |
|  | **Arizona — 5.4%** | **Arizona — 5.4%** | **Arizona — 5.4%** |  |
| 275000 | AZ St Indl Dev Auth Edu Rev Ref Doral Acdmy of Northern NV <br> Proj, Ser A (a) | 4.00% | 07/15/37 | 265041 |
| 250000 | 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 | 199401 |
| 250000 | AZ St Indl Dev Auth Natl Chrt Sch Revolving Loan Fd Equitable <br> Sch Revolving Fund Sustainable Bonds, Ser A | 5.50% | 11/01/51 | 268586 |
| 250000 | 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 | 255900 |
|  |  |  |  | 988928 |
|  | **Arkansas — 0.6%** | **Arkansas — 0.6%** | **Arkansas — 0.6%** |  |
| 100000 | AR Dev Fin Auth Envrnmntl Rev Sustainable Bond US Steel Corp <br> Proj, AMT | 5.45% | 09/01/52 | 100849 |
|  | **California — 1.2%** | **California — 1.2%** | **California — 1.2%** |  |
| 250000 | Elk Grove CA Fin Auth Spl Tax Rev Cmnty Facs Dt No 2005-1 <br> Laguna Ridge | 4.00% | 09/01/50 | 218896 |
|  | **Colorado — 1.4%** | **Colorado — 1.4%** | **Colorado — 1.4%** |  |
| 250000 | CO St Hlth Facs Auth Rev Ref Frasier Proj, Ser 2023A | 4.00% | 05/15/41 | 246964 |
|  | **Florida — 13.2%** | **Florida — 13.2%** | **Florida — 13.2%** |  |
| 250000 | Black Creek FL CDD Spl Assmnt Expansion Area Proj | 5.13% | 06/15/32 | 270109 |
| 275000 | Capital Projs Fin Auth FL Eductnl Facs Rev Kissimmee Chrt <br> Acdmy Proj (a) | 6.50% | 06/15/54 | 282779 |
| 250000 | Capital Trust Auth FL Rev Aids Hlthcare Fndtn Oblig Grp, Ser A | 5.25% | 12/01/55 | 252114 |
| 250000 | Charlotte Cnty FL Indl Dev Auth Util Sys Rev Town & Country <br> Utils Proj, Ser A, AMT (a) | 4.00% | 10/01/51 | 207892 |
| 225000 | Cypress Mill CDD FL Spl Assmnt 2023 Proj | 5.00% | 05/01/43 | 232508 |
| 250000 | FL Dev Fin Corp Hlthcare Facs Rev Tampa General Hosp Proj, Ser <br> A | 5.00% | 08/01/47 | 261923 |
| 250000 | Lakewood Ranch FL Stewardship Dist Spl Assmnt Rev Lakewood <br> Ranch SE Proj | 6.00% | 05/01/56 | 259784 |
| 250000 | Ridge at Apopka CDD FL Spl Assmnt, Ser 22 | 5.38% | 05/01/42 | 260300 |
| 155000 | Sarasota Natl FL CDD Spl Assmnt Ref | 4.00% | 05/01/39 | 156371 |
| 250000 | Sawyers Landing CDD FL Spl Assmnt Rev | 4.25% | 05/01/53 | 217802 |
|  |  |  |  | 2401582 |
|  | **Georgia — 1.4%** | **Georgia — 1.4%** | **Georgia — 1.4%** |  |
| 250000 | Main Street Nat Gas Inc GA Gas Sply Rev, Ser A (Mandatory put <br> 12/01/29) | 4.00% | 09/01/52 | 258884 |
|  | **Illinois — 1.4%** | **Illinois — 1.4%** | **Illinois — 1.4%** |  |
| 250000 | IL St, Ser A | 4.00% | 03/01/38 | 253184 |
|  | **Indiana — 1.7%** | **Indiana — 1.7%** | **Indiana — 1.7%** |  |
| 300000 | Indianapolis IN Loc Pub Impt Bond Bank Sr Convention Ctr <br> Hotel, Ser E | 6.00% | 03/01/53 | 314433 |
|  | **Iowa — 4.4%** | **Iowa — 4.4%** | **Iowa — 4.4%** |  |
| 260000 | Dallas Ctr IA Grimes Cmnty Sch Dist | 3.00% | 05/01/39 | 246061 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (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)** |
|  | **Iowa (Continued)** | **Iowa (Continued)** | **Iowa (Continued)** |  |
| $250000 | 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 | $291893 |
| 250000 | IA St Fin Auth Sr Living Fac Rev Presbyterian Homes Mill Pond <br> Proj Ref | 5.50% | 10/01/45 | 257691 |
|  |  |  |  | 795645 |
|  | **Kansas — 1.4%** | **Kansas — 1.4%** | **Kansas — 1.4%** |  |
| 250000 | 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 | 259732 |
|  | **Maine — 3.3%** | **Maine — 3.3%** | **Maine — 3.3%** |  |
| 300000 | 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 | 325093 |
| 250000 | ME St Fin Auth Univ of New England Issue | 5.50% | 07/01/55 | 266458 |
|  |  |  |  | 591551 |
|  | **Maryland — 1.4%** | **Maryland — 1.4%** | **Maryland — 1.4%** |  |
| 250000 | MD St Hlth & Hgr Eductnl Facs Auth Rev Ref Kennedy Kriegern <br> Issue, Ser A | 5.50% | 07/01/56 | 260907 |
|  | **Massachusetts — 1.7%** | **Massachusetts — 1.7%** | **Massachusetts — 1.7%** |  |
| 300000 | MA St Dev Fin Agy Rev Tufts Univ Stdt Hsg Proj Prg Medford <br> Properties Inc | 5.25% | 06/01/60 | 314059 |
|  | **Missouri — 2.7%** | **Missouri — 2.7%** | **Missouri — 2.7%** |  |
| 250000 | Kansas City MO Indl Dev Auth Econ Activity Tax Rev Historic NE <br> Redev Plan, Ser A-1 (a) | 5.00% | 06/01/54 | 245587 |
| 250000 | St Charles Cnty MO Pub Wtr Sply Dist #2 Pub Wtr Sply Dist No 2, <br> COPS | 4.00% | 12/01/44 | 248221 |
|  |  |  |  | 493808 |
|  | **New Hampshire — 1.7%** | **New Hampshire — 1.7%** | **New Hampshire — 1.7%** |  |
| 300000 | NH St Busn Fin Auth Wtr Fac Rev Pennichuck Wtr Wks Inc <br> Proj, Ser A, AMT | 5.38% | 04/01/49 | 304844 |
|  | **New York — 6.1%** | **New York — 6.1%** | **New York — 6.1%** |  |
| 299262 | Dutchess Cnty NY Loc Dev Corp Mf Mtebs Sustainable Bonds <br> Tomopkins Terrace Hsg LP Proj | 5.00% | 10/01/40 | 333133 |
| 250000 | NY St Dorm Auth St Personal Income Tax Rev Ref, Ser C | 5.25% | 03/15/47 | 272998 |
| 250000 | NY St Transprtn Dev Corp Spl Fac Rev Sustainable Bond JFK Intl <br> Arpt New Terminal, AMT | 5.25% | 06/30/49 | 254870 |
| 250000 | Suffolk Regl Off-Track Betting Corp NY Rev | 5.75% | 12/01/44 | 258261 |
|  |  |  |  | 1119262 |
|  | **North Carolina — 2.8%** | **North Carolina — 2.8%** | **North Carolina — 2.8%** |  |
| 250000 | NC St Med Care Commn Hlth Care Facs Rev Lutheran Svcs For the <br> Aging Ref, Ser A | 4.00% | 03/01/41 | 248455 |
| 250000 | NC St Med Care Commn Retmnt Facs Rev NC Med Care Commn <br> Ref | 5.38% | 10/01/45 | 257265 |
|  |  |  |  | 505720 |
|  | **Ohio — 4.6%** | **Ohio — 4.6%** | **Ohio — 4.6%** |  |
| 500000 | Columbus OH Regl Arpt Auth Rev Ref John Glenn Columbus Intl <br> Arpt, Ser A, AMT | 5.50% | 01/01/50 | 533232 |
| 300000 | Hamilton Cnty OH Hlth Care Rev Ref Life Enriching Cmntys Proj | 5.25% | 01/01/45 | 311737 |
|  |  |  |  | 844969 |
|  | **Pennsylvania — 1.7%** | **Pennsylvania — 1.7%** | **Pennsylvania — 1.7%** |  |
| 300000 | Erie PA Swr Auth, BAM | 5.00% | 12/01/46 | 311223 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (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 | $254291 |
| 250000 | Puerto Rico Sales Tax Fing Corp Sales Tax Rev Restructured <br> Converted, Ser A-2 | 4.33% | 07/01/40 | 250517 |
|  |  |  |  | 504808 |
|  | **South Carolina — 4.7%** | **South Carolina — 4.7%** | **South Carolina — 4.7%** |  |
| 300000 | Charleston Cnty SC Arpt Dist Arpt Sys Rev, Ser A, AMT | 5.25% | 07/01/42 | 331246 |
| 250000 | 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 | 273778 |
| 250000 | SC St Jobs Econ Dev Auth Hlth Facs Rev Rolling Green Vlg <br> Proj, Ser A | 5.75% | 12/01/60 | 251502 |
|  |  |  |  | 856526 |
|  | **Texas — 7.4%** | **Texas — 7.4%** | **Texas — 7.4%** |  |
| 250000 | Crandall TX Spl Assmnt Rev Cartwright Ranch Pub Impt Dt Impt <br> Area #1 Proj (a) | 4.25% | 09/15/41 | 244701 |
| 250000 | Georgetown TX Util Sys Rev, BAM | 4.00% | 08/15/49 | 232342 |
| 250000 | Houston TX Arpt Sys Rev Subord Lien, Ser A, AMT | 5.50% | 07/01/45 | 275325 |
| 250000 | TX St Muni Gas Acq & Sply Corp IV, Ser B (Mandatory put <br> 01/01/34) | 5.50% | 01/01/54 | 282849 |
| 300000 | TX Wtr Dev Brd Rev Master Trust | 5.00% | 10/15/60 | 312771 |
|  |  |  |  | 1347988 |
|  | **Vermont — 1.7%** | **Vermont — 1.7%** | **Vermont — 1.7%** |  |
| 315000 | VT St Econ Dev Auth Mtge Rev Ref Wake Robin Corp Proj, Ser A | 4.00% | 05/01/37 | 313669 |
|  | **Virginia — 1.4%** | **Virginia — 1.4%** | **Virginia — 1.4%** |  |
| 250000 | VA St Small Busn Fing Auth Rsdl Fac Care Rev Ref Lifespire of <br> VA, Ser A | 5.50% | 12/01/54 | 258982 |
|  | **Washington — 4.5%** | **Washington — 4.5%** | **Washington — 4.5%** |  |
| 300000 | Skagit Cnty WA Pub Hosp Dist #1 | 5.50% | 12/01/54 | 308448 |
| 250000 | WA St Hlth Care Facs Auth Ref Commonspirit Hlth, Ser A | 5.50% | 09/01/55 | 266868 |
| 250000 | WA St Hsg Fin Commn Nonprofit Rev Radford Court & Nordheim <br> Court Portfolio | 5.50% | 07/01/59 | 249960 |
|  |  |  |  | 825276 |
|  | **Wisconsin — 7.1%** | **Wisconsin — 7.1%** | **Wisconsin — 7.1%** |  |
| 250000 | Pub Fin Auth WI Chrt Sch Rev Founders of Acdmy Las Vegas <br> Proj, Ser A (a) | 5.00% | 07/01/55 | 219010 |
| 250000 | Pub Fin Auth WI Stdt Hsg Rev Ref Cmps Real Estate Holding <br> Corp LLC Proj, Ser A | 5.50% | 06/01/55 | 254483 |
| 255000 | Pub Fin Auth WI Stdt Hsg Rev Sr KSU Bixby Real Estate <br> Fdtn LLC Proj, Ser A | 5.25% | 06/15/55 | 257814 |
| 300000 | Pub Fin Auth WI Tax Incr Rev Miami Worldcenter Proj, Ser A (a) | 5.00% | 06/01/41 | 307065 |
| 250000 | Pub Fin Auth WI Toll Rev Sr GA Sr 400 Express Lanes Proj, AMT | 5.75% | 06/30/60 | 262103 |
|  |  |  |  | 1300475 |
|  | **Total Municipal Bonds** | **Total Municipal Bonds** | **Total Municipal Bonds** | 16744807 |
|  | (Cost $15,899,709) | (Cost $15,899,709) | (Cost $15,899,709) |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 6.9%** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 6.9%** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS — 6.9%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 6.9%** |  |
| 17704 | BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. | 211032 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **CLOSED-END FUNDS (Continued)** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS (Continued)** | **CLOSED-END FUNDS (Continued)** |
|  | **Capital Markets (Continued)** |  |
| 9721 | BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. | $109361 |
| 5909 | BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. | 70140 |
| 5360 | Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust | 59212 |
| 2796 | Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust | 27932 |
| 3721 | Invesco Municipal Trust | 36875 |
| 7436 | Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust | 75624 |
| 7822 | Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals | 82287 |
| 9457 | Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund | 125778 |
| 14622 | Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund | 173271 |
| 6626 | Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund | 85807 |
| 6468 | Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund | 79362 |
| 10832 | Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund, Inc. | 115361 |
|  | **Total Closed-End Funds** | 1252042 |
|  | (Cost $1,285,142) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 98.7%** | 17996849 |
|  | (Cost $17,184,851) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — 1.3%** | 241934 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $18238783 |

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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 February 28, 2026, securities noted as such amounted to $2,556,301 or 14.0% 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: |
| AMT | – Alternative Minimum Tax |
| BAM | – Build America Mutual |
| COPS | – Certificates of Participation |

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Municipal Bonds\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16744807 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16744807 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Closed-End Funds\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1252042 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1252042 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17996849 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1252042 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16744807 | &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.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.7%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.7%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.7%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 99.7%** |  |
| 159468 | First Trust Emerging Markets <br> Local Currency Bond ETF | $4910020 |
| 79372 | First Trust Enhanced Short <br> Maturity ETF | 4757558 |
| 204282 | First Trust Institutional Preferred <br> Securities and Income ETF | 3979413 |
| 2892371 | First Trust Limited Duration <br> Investment Grade Corporate <br> ETF | 55475676 |
| 1205167 | First Trust Low Duration <br> Opportunities ETF | 60788623 |
| 86392 | First Trust Senior Loan Fund | 3847900 |
| 606268 | First Trust Tactical High Yield <br> ETF | 24911552 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 158670742 |
|  | (Cost $158,065,965) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** |
| 450725 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (b) | 450725 |
|  | (Cost $450,725) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 159121467 |
|  | (Cost $158,516,690) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.0%** | 9947 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $159131414 |

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&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 February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded <br> Funds\*<br>| $158670742 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $158670742 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 450725 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 450725 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $159121467 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $159121467 | &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 Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **Income** <br> **Opportunities** <br> **ETF** <br>**(FCEF)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Flexible** <br> **Municipal High** <br> **Income ETF** <br>**(MFLX)** <br>| **First Trust Low** <br> **Duration** <br> **Strategic Focus** <br> **ETF** <br>**(LDSF)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $75205175 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17996849 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $450725 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 158670742 |
| Total investments, at value | 75205175 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17996849 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 159121467 |
| Cash |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18007 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |
| Dividends | 135936 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4669 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16189 |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 226066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Capital shares sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1917241 |
| Total Assets | 75341111 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18245591 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 161054897 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |
| Payables: |  |  |  |
| Investment securities purchased | 254491 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1911657 |
| Investment advisory fees | 47243 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6808 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11826 |
| Total Liabilities | 301734 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6808 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1923483 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $75039377 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $18238783 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $159131414 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $68447671 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $21253362 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $171883766 |
| Par value | 31550 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 83000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 6560156 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3025079)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12835352)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $75039377 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $18238783 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $159131414 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $23.78 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $19.17 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, <br> par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 3155000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8300002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $69229575 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17184851 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $450725 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $158065965 |
| Total investments, at cost | $69229575 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17184851 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $158516690 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **Income** <br> **Opportunities** <br> **ETF** <br>**(FCEF)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Flexible** <br> **Municipal High** <br> **Income ETF** <br>**(MFLX)** <br>| **First Trust Low** <br> **Duration** <br> **Strategic Focus** <br> **ETF** <br>**(LDSF)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $2716133 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41156 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6145 |
| Dividends - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3371664 |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 392888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investment income | 2716133 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 434044 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3377809 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 271150<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 62475<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 128328<br>|
| Other expenses | 3407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1051 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9392 |
| Total expenses | 274557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 63526 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 137720 |
| Less fees waived by the investment advisor |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3965)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12758)<br>|
| Net expenses | 274557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 59561 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 124962 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | 2441576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 374483 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3252847 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | (230442)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13332 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (77084)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48422 |
| Distribution of capital gains from investment companies | 627768 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 97204 |
| Futures contracts |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (568)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 397326 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12764 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 68542 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | 2311136 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 991730 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 581324 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 2311136 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 991730 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 581324 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | 2708462 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1004494 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 649866 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING** <br> **FROM OPERATIONS**<br>| $5150038 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1378977 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3902713 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust Income Opportunities** <br> **ETF (FCEF)** | **First Trust Income Opportunities** <br> **ETF (FCEF)** | **First Trust Flexible Municipal** <br> **High Income ETF (MFLX)** | **First Trust Flexible Municipal** <br> **High Income ETF (MFLX)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $2441576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1708880 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $374483 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $592407 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 397326 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 494365 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12764 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (133546)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 2311136 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2917294 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 991730 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (683762)<br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 5150038 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5120539 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1378977 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (224901)<br>|
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations | (2238300)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3167100)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (367501)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (581909)<br>|
| Return of capital |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (24718)<br>|
| Total distributions to shareholders | (2238300)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3167100)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (367501)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (606627)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 18403334<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14367660<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 846167<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2452767<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1093381) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (874647) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 18403334 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13274279 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 846167 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1578120 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 21315072 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15227718 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1857643 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 746592 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 53724305 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38496587 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16381140 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15634548 |
| End of period | $75039377 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $53724305 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $18238783 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16381140 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 2355000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1755000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 900002 |
| Shares sold | 800000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 150000 |
| Shares redeemed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (50000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (50000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 3155000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2355000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000002 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **First Trust Low Duration** <br> **Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF)** | **First Trust Low Duration** <br> **Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $3252847 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5640495 |
| 68542 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6005 |
| 581324 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 663954 |
| 3902713 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6310454 |
| (3235711)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5724002)<br>|
| (3235711)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5724002)<br>|
| 31603582<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 37715494<br>|
| (1915913) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (62677497) <br>|
| 29687669 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (24962003)<br>|
| 30354671 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (24375551)<br>|
| 128776743 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 153152294 |
| $159131414 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $128776743 |
| 6750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8050002 |
| 1650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2000000 |
| (100000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3300000)<br>|
| 8300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6750002 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.81 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.12 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.87<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.87<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.02<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.79<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.87<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.91<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.69) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.53) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.07<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.06<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.66) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.72<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.68) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.42) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.43) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.36) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.26) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84) <br>|
| Net realized gain | (0.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) <br>|
| Total distributions | (0.81) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.62) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.48) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.41) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.37) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.14) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $23.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.70<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 7.96<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21.94<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.68<br> % (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (14.62)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34.19<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $75039<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $53724<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38497<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28174<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28005<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38675<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.86<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net <br> assets (d)<br>| 7.65<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.07<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.06<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.87<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.79<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 5<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8<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) The
 Fund received a payment from the advisor in the amount of $7, 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) 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;(e) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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 VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $16.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.56 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.21 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.36<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.67<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.63<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.61<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.98<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.97) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.37) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.68) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.39<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.09<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.35) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.66) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.62) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.62) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.72) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.74) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.00) (b)<br>|
| Return of capital | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Total distributions | (0.35) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.69) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.62) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.64) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.76) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.74) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $17.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.56<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 8.23<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.78)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (18.91)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.37<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $18239<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16381<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15635<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $12293<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14272<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18328<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.72<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.68<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.63<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.69<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net <br> assets (d)<br>| 4.25<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.98<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.78<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.73<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.57<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 15<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 27<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 109<br> % (g)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17<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) Amount
 represents less than $0.01.

&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. The total returns would have been lower during certain
 periods if certain fees had not been waived by the investment advisor.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) The
 variation in the portfolio turnover rate is due to the change in the Fund's investment strategy effective April 14, 2022, which
 resulted in a rebalance
 of the Fund's portfolio.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $19.08 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.23 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.42 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.44<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.84<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.86<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.72<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.38<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.33) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.29) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.06) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.91<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.00) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.32<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.44) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.68) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.35) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.51) <br>|
| Return of capital | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.06) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Total distributions | (0.44) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.68) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.41) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.51) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $19.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.03<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.23<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 2.79<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.94<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.46<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.12<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.98)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.57<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $159131<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $128777<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $153152<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $137106<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $210757<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $184072<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets (c)<br>| 0.20<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (c) | 0.18<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets (c)<br>| 4.64<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.46<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.62<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.53<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.85<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 8<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 52<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 54<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. The total returns would have been lower if certain fees
 had not been waived and expenses reimbursed 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 three funds (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"), each a diversified series of the Trust, listed below. The shares of each Fund are listed and traded on Nasdaq, Inc. ("Nasdaq").

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

First Trust Income Opportunities ETF – (ticker "FCEF") <br> First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF – (ticker "MFLX") <br> First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF – (ticker "LDSF")

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."

Each Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund. FCEF's primary investment objective seeks to provide current income with a secondary emphasis on total return. MFLX's investment objective seeks to provide current income. LDSF's primary investment objective seeks to generate current income, with a secondary objective of preservation of capital.

Under normal market conditions, FCEF will invest its net assets in a portfolio of closed-end investment companies ("Closed-End Funds") and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that are listed and traded in the United States on registered exchanges.

Under normal market conditions, MFLX will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any investment borrowings) in municipal debt securities that pay interest that is exempt from regular federal income taxes.

Under normal market conditions, LDSF will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of U.S.-listed ETFs that principally invest in income-generating securities that provide the Fund with an effective portfolio duration of three years or less. A significant portion of the ETFs in which the Fund invests may be advised by First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust" or the "Advisor"). The Fund may invest in ETFs that invest principally in corporate bonds, floating rate loans and fixed-to floating rate loans, senior loans, mortgage-backed securities, hybrid income securities (including convertible, contingent convertible and preferred securities), government debt and other fixed income securities. The securities to which the Fund may have exposure may be issued by both U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including both corporate and governmental issuers located in countries considered to be emerging markets. The Fund may also invest up to 40% of its net assets in ETFs that have exposure to U.S. corporate high yield securities (also known as "junk bonds") and senior loans. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in bonds issued by non-U.S. government and corporate issuers, including up to 10% of its net assets in ETFs holding debt of issuers located in countries considered to be emerging markets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in ETFs holding preferred securities and up to 10% of its net assets in ETFs holding convertible securities.

There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective(s). The Funds may not be appropriate for all investors.

**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. 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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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 Advisor's Pricing Committee 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:

Closed-End Funds, ETFs, 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.

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

Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the end of the day settlement price.

Municipal securities and other debt securities are fair valued on the basis of fair valuations provided by a third-party pricing service approved by the Advisor's Pricing Committee, which may use the following valuation inputs when available:

1)

benchmark yields;

2)

reported trades;

3)

broker/dealer quotes;

4)

issuer spreads;

5)

benchmark securities;

6)

bids and offers; and

7)

reference data including market research publications.

Pricing services generally value fixed-income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional round lot size, but a Fund may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots may trade at lower prices than institutional round lots.

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.

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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

Fair valuation of a debt security will be based on the consideration of all available information, including, but not limited to, the following:

1)

the most recent price provided by a pricing service;

2)

available market prices for the fixed-income security;

3)

the fundamental business data relating to the issuer;

4)

an evaluation of the forces which influence the market in which these securities are purchased and sold;

5)

the type, size and cost of the security;

6)

the financial statements of the issuer;

7)

the credit quality and cash flow of the issuer, based on the Advisor's or external analysis;

8)

the information as to any transactions in or offers for the security;

9)

the price and extent of public trading in similar securities (or equity securities) of the issuer/borrower, or comparable companies;

10)

the coupon payments;

11)

the quality, value and salability of collateral, if any, securing the security; and

12)

other relevant factors.

Fair valuation of an equity security will be based on the consideration of all available information, 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.

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;&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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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 February 28, 2026, 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. Interest income, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded using the effective interest method.

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.

MFLX may invest in when-issued or delayed-delivery securities. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may have extended settlement periods. The value of the security so purchased is subject to market fluctuations during this period. MFLX maintains liquid assets with a current value at least equal to the amount of its when-issued or delayed-delivery securities. At February 28, 2026, MFLX held no when-issued or delayed-delivery securities.

**C. Futures Contracts**

MFLX may purchase or sell (i.e., is long or short) exchange-listed futures contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates (interest rate risk). Futures contracts are agreements between a Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and at a specified date. Depending on the terms of the contract, futures contracts are settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash settlement amount on the settlement date. Open futures contracts can also be closed out prior to settlement by entering into an offsetting transaction in a matching futures contract. If a Fund is not able to enter into an offsetting transaction, a Fund will continue to be required to maintain margin deposits on the futures contract. When the contract is closed or expires, a Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed or expired. This gain or loss is included in "Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts" on the Statements of Operations.

Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund must deposit funds, called margin, with its custodian in the name of the clearing broker equal to a specified percentage of the current value of the contract. Open futures contracts are marked-to-market daily with the change in value recognized as a component of "Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts" on the Statements of Operations. Pursuant to the contracts, a Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin and are included in "Variation margin" payable or receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

If market conditions change unexpectedly, a Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contract and may realize a loss. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of the futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying instruments. MFLX did not hold any futures contracts at February 28, 2026.

**D. Affiliated Transactions**

LDSF invests in securities of affiliated funds. LDSF'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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds at February 28, 2026, 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>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| First Trust Emerging <br> Markets Local Currency <br> Bond ETF<br>| 159468 | $3861649 | $955534 | $(158333)<br>| $248781 | $2389 | $4910020 | $123913 |
| First Trust Enhanced Short <br> Maturity ETF<br>| 79372 | 7678365 | 1064546 | (3985276)<br>| 4903 | (4980)<br>| 4757558 | 101382 |
| First Trust Institutional <br> Preferred Securities and <br> Income ETF<br>| 204282 | 3228228 | 790356 | (93543)<br>| 51944 | 2428 | 3979413 | 100180 |
| First Trust Limited Duration <br> Investment Grade <br> Corporate ETF<br>| 2892371 | 44910890 | 11240768 | (668465)<br>| (24396)<br>| 16879 | 55475676 | 1118433 |
| First Trust Low Duration <br> Opportunities ETF<br>| 1205167 | 45085221 | 15704667 | (889058)<br>| 874242 | 13551 | 60788623 | 1083901 |
| First Trust Senior Loan <br> Fund<br>| 86392 | 10248345 | 1325724 | (7590279)<br>| (70788)<br>| (65102)<br>| 3847900 | 203826 |
| First Trust Tactical High <br> Yield ETF<br>| 606268 | 13485499 | 12203494 | (280252)<br>| (503362)<br>| 6173 | 24911552 | 640029 |
|  |  | $128498197 | $43285089 | $(13665206)<br>| $581324 | $(28662)<br>| $158670742 | $3371664 |

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**E. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of each Fund, if any, are 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 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 year ended August 31, 2025 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>Tax-Exempt <br>Income<br>| Distributions <br>paid from <br>Return of <br>Capital<br>|
| First Trust Income Opportunities ETF | $2781028 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $386072 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | 895 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 581014 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24718 |
| First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF | 5724002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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As of August 31, 2025, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for each Fund were as follows:

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

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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 Income Opportunities ETF | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3648418 |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3891376)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (145179)<br>|
| First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (13312788)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (189566)<br>|

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**F. Income 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.

In addition, MFLX intends to invest in such Municipal Closed-End Funds to allow it to qualify to pass through "exempt dividends" as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.

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. The taxable years ended 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, 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 August 31, 2025, 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.

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Non-Expiring <br>Capital Loss <br>Carryforwards<br>|
| First Trust Income Opportunities ETF | $— |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | 3891376 |
| First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF | 13312788 |

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Certain losses realized during the current fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the Funds had no net late year ordinary or capital losses.

As of February 28, 2026, 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:

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

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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 Income Opportunities ETF | $69229575 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6998099 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1022499)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $5975600 |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | 17184851 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 879323 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (67325)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 811998 |
| First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF | 158516690 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1659384 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1054607)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 604777 |

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**G. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

**H. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

regularly monitored and assessed as a whole by the CODM responsible for oversight functions of each 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.

Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor, First Trust manages the investment of each Fund's assets and is responsible for the expenses of each Fund, including the cost of transfer agency, custody, fund administration, legal, audit, license fees and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to investments in other investment companies ("acquired fund fees and expenses"), brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses. The annual unitary management fee payable by FCEF to First Trust for these services will be reduced at certain levels of FCEF's net assets ("breakpoints") and calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

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|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | FCEF |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.85000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.82875<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.80750<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.78625<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.76500<br> %<br>|

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Effective February 1, 2026, MFLX and LDSF have agreed to pay First Trust an annual unitary management fee based on each Fund's average daily net assets at a rate set forth below:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | % of Daily <br>Net Assets<br>|
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | 0.49<br> %<br>|
| First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF | 0.10<br> %<br>|

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Prior to February 1, 2026, MFLX and LDSF paid First Trust an annual unitary management fee based on each Fund's average daily net assets at the following rates:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | MFLX |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.75000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.73125<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.71250<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.69375<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.67500<br> %<br>|

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | LDSF |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.200<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.195<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.190<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.185<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.180<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.170<br> %<br>|

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Effective January 1, 2026 and prior to February 1, 2026, for each of MFLX and LDSF, the Advisor agreed to waive management fees of 0.26% and 0.10%, respectively, of their average daily net assets. During any period in which such waiver was in effect, each such Fund was not eligible for any breakpoint discounts. During the six months ended February 28, 2026, the Advisor waived fees of

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

$3,965 and $12,758 for MFLX and LDSF, respectively. Effective February 1, 2026 such waivers were terminated. Additionally, the Funds are no longer eligible for any breakpoint discounts described in each Fund's prospectus or statement of additional information.

In addition, FCEF, MFLX and LDSF incur 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 FCEF, and First Trust, the management fees paid to First Trust will be reduced by the proportional amount of the management fees earned by FCEF 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 FCEF's investment management agreement with First Trust; however, it is expected to remain in place at least until September 30, 2026. First Trust does not have the right to recover the waived fees on assets invested in other investment companies advised by First Trust. During the six months ended February 28, 2026, First Trust did not waive any management fees charged to FCEF.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("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.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. 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 February 28, 2026, 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 Income Opportunities ETF | $20834389 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2974090 |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF | 4393813 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2668449 |
| First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF | 11760928 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11753933 |

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For the six months ended February 28, 2026, 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 Income Opportunities ETF | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF | 31524161 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1911273 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**5. Derivative Transactions** 

The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized for the six months ended February 28, 2026, on MFLX's derivative instruments, as well as the primary underlying risk exposure associated with the instruments.

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|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** |  |
| **Interest Rate Risk Exposure** |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts | $(568)<br>|

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The average notional value of futures contracts outstanding during the six months ended February 28, 2026, which is indicative of the volume of this derivative type, was $0.

MFLX does not have the right to offset financial assets and financial liabilities related to futures contracts on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

**6. 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.

**7. 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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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 December 31, 2026.

**8. 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.

**9. 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 VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (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 February 28, 2026.

**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 February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees 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 for the most recent fiscal half year.

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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

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| First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG) |
| First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC) |
| First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM) |
| First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) |
| First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (LALT) |

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026** 

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| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4278_1) |  |
| [First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG)](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4278_1) | 1 |
| [First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC)](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4277_1) | 6 |
| [First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4276_1) | 11 |
| [First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR)](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4308_1) | 17 |
| [First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND)](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4311_1) | 19 |
| [First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (LALT)](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4403_1) | 21 |
| [Statements of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4308_1) | 22 |
| [Statements of Operations](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4403_1) | 24 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4308_1) | 26 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4308_1) | 29 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4403_1) | 35 |
| [Other Information](#xx_a703ff9b-19d9-4ece-82ec-4f130299cb4f_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4403_1) | 44 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that any series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (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(s). 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 Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 0.4%**  |  |
| 1592 | ATI, Inc. (a) | $260435 |
| 827 | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | 579173 |
| 781 | General Dynamics Corp. | 278856 |
| 4952 | Textron, Inc. | 488515 |
| 623 | Woodward, Inc. | 240951 |
|  |  | 1847930 |
|  | **Air Freight & Logistics —** <br> **2.1%**  |  |
| 12797 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | 2370644 |
| 12474 | Expeditors International of <br> Washington, Inc. | 1809104 |
| 8745 | FedEx Corp. | 3384315 |
| 22764 | United Parcel Service, Inc., <br> Class B | 2639714 |
|  |  | 10203777 |
|  | **Automobile Components —** <br> **0.4%**  |  |
| 2599 | Aptiv PLC (a) | 191131 |
| 34295 | BorgWarner, Inc. | 1974363 |
|  |  | 2165494 |
|  | **Automobiles — 0.9%**  |  |
| 36723 | General Motors Co. | 2890467 |
| 4015 | Tesla, Inc. (a) | 1616078 |
|  |  | 4506545 |
|  | **Banks — 0.5%**  |  |
| 4326 | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | 260382 |
| 2104 | M&T Bank Corp. | 456526 |
| 55149 | Regions Financial Corp. | 1534797 |
|  |  | 2251705 |
|  | **Beverages — 0.7%**  |  |
| 4808 | Molson Coors Beverage Co., <br> Class B | 235544 |
| 38263 | Monster Beverage Corp. (a) | 3263834 |
|  |  | 3499378 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 1.9%**  |  |
| 7640 | AbbVie, Inc. | 1773091 |
| 6962 | Biogen, Inc. (a) | 1335451 |
| 25650 | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 3820568 |
| 24226 | Incyte Corp. (a) | 2453367 |
|  |  | 9382477 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 2.2%**  |  |
| 44912 | Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | 9431520 |
| 12602 | eBay, Inc. | 1145018 |
|  |  | 10576538 |
|  | **Building Products — 1.5%**  |  |
| 30550 | A.O. Smith Corp. | 2382900 |
| 14217 | Builders FirstSource, Inc. (a) | 1482691 |
| 1158 | Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 457144 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Building Products (Continued)**  |  |
| 3985 | Johnson Controls <br> International PLC | $575036 |
| 31412 | Masco Corp. | 2249727 |
| 525 | Trane Technologies PLC | 242718 |
|  |  | 7390216 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 2.7%**  |  |
| 472 | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 221896 |
| 20279 | Bank of New York Mellon (The) <br> Corp. | 2415229 |
| 10196 | Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 3055945 |
| 11012 | Charles Schwab (The) Corp. | 1048342 |
| 26855 | Franklin Resources, Inc. | 712732 |
| 90696 | Invesco Ltd. | 2381677 |
| 542 | Moody's Corp. | 258854 |
| 9255 | Nasdaq, Inc. | 810553 |
| 1678 | Northern Trust Corp. | 240105 |
| 2087 | Robinhood Markets, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 158299 |
| 20773 | T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 1965749 |
|  |  | 13269381 |
|  | **Chemicals — 1.4%**  |  |
| 29810 | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 2967287 |
| 10470 | Corteva, Inc. | 838856 |
| 4841 | DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | 242244 |
| 4634 | Ecolab, Inc. | 1428894 |
| 3015 | LyondellBasell Industries N.V., <br> Class A | 173423 |
| 10464 | PPG Industries, Inc. | 1289897 |
|  |  | 6940601 |
|  | **Commercial Services &** <br> **Supplies — 1.0%**  |  |
| 10387 | Cintas Corp. | 2089137 |
| 42777 | Rollins, Inc. | 2604692 |
|  |  | 4693829 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 1.8%**  |  |
| 4466 | Arista Networks, Inc. (a) | 596211 |
| 4468 | Ciena Corp. (a) | 1557991 |
| 47502 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3774509 |
| 4966 | F5, Inc. (a) | 1347574 |
| 1639 | Ubiquiti, Inc. | 1257097 |
|  |  | 8533382 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 1.1%**  |  |
| 1701 | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 2431358 |
| 4008 | EMCOR Group, Inc. | 2904277 |
|  |  | 5335635 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 0.4%**  |  |
| 26994 | Synchrony Financial | 1865555 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 2.6%**  |  |
| 1834 | Casey's General Stores, Inc. | $1257372 |
| 49121 | Kroger (The) Co. | 3352017 |
| 27470 | Sysco Corp. | 2504165 |
| 15794 | Target Corp. | 1797199 |
| 5931 | US Foods Holding Corp. (a) | 572994 |
| 25586 | Walmart, Inc. | 3273729 |
|  |  | 12757476 |
|  | **Containers & Packaging —** <br> **0.1%**  |  |
| 8135 | Ball Corp. | 546103 |
|  | **Distributors — 0.3%**  |  |
| 41939 | LKQ Corp. | 1388600 |
|  | **Diversified REITs — 0.4%**  |  |
| 24757 | WP Carey, Inc. | 1848110 |
|  | **Diversified Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 1.1%**  |  |
| 78844 | Comcast Corp., Class A | 2441010 |
| 62353 | Verizon Communications, Inc. | 3126380 |
|  |  | 5567390 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 3.4%**  |  |
| 12212 | American Electric Power Co., <br> Inc. | 1634210 |
| 1755 | Constellation Energy Corp. | 578939 |
| 22462 | Edison International | 1678810 |
| 16913 | Evergy, Inc. | 1414941 |
| 16924 | Eversource Energy | 1289778 |
| 103610 | FirstEnergy Corp. | 5300688 |
| 14394 | NRG Energy, Inc. | 2575950 |
| 47714 | PPL Corp. | 1859892 |
|  |  | 16333208 |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 0.4%**  |  |
| 1530 | Bloom Energy Corp., Class A (a) | 238175 |
| 7024 | Generac Holdings, Inc. (a) | 1582999 |
| 673 | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 274214 |
|  |  | 2095388 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 2.0%**  |  |
| 27217 | Amphenol Corp., Class A | 3975315 |
| 1493 | CDW Corp. | 183102 |
| 5409 | Jabil, Inc. | 1433331 |
| 2318 | Keysight Technologies, Inc. (a) | 712391 |
| 11349 | TE Connectivity PLC | 2611972 |
| 3496 | Zebra Technologies Corp., <br> Class A (a) | 782964 |
|  |  | 9699075 |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services** <br> **— 0.2%**  |  |
| 16367 | Halliburton Co. | $589212 |
| 5094 | SLB Ltd. | 261526 |
|  |  | 850738 |
|  | **Entertainment — 0.5%**  |  |
| 11337 | Netflix, Inc. (a) | 1091073 |
| 2671 | Roku, Inc. (a) | 262853 |
| 4516 | TKO Group Holdings, Inc. | 1010997 |
|  |  | 2364923 |
|  | **Financial Services — 2.9%**  |  |
| 12969 | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., <br> Class B (a) | 6548697 |
| 1252 | Fidelity National Information <br> Services, Inc. | 63802 |
| 3404 | Fiserv, Inc. (a) | 212035 |
| 25838 | Global Payments, Inc. | 1975573 |
| 1524 | Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | 247589 |
| 4849 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 2507951 |
| 3423 | PayPal Holdings, Inc. | 158177 |
| 7900 | Visa, Inc., Class A | 2529106 |
|  |  | 14242930 |
|  | **Food Products — 0.1%**  |  |
| 12509 | Conagra Brands, Inc. | 240798 |
| 8627 | Kraft Heinz (The) Co. | 212311 |
|  |  | 453109 |
|  | **Ground Transportation —** <br> **0.1%**  |  |
| 2239 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services, <br> Inc. | 522605 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 0.6%**  |  |
| 1428 | Align Technology, Inc. (a) | 271463 |
| 2000 | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a) | 1313460 |
| 4236 | ResMed, Inc. | 1085517 |
|  |  | 2670440 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 3.9%**  |  |
| 10903 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 2499295 |
| 2641 | Cencora, Inc. | 982822 |
| 18488 | Centene Corp. (a) | 829742 |
| 1387 | Cigna Group (The) | 401980 |
| 9100 | DaVita, Inc. (a) | 1422330 |
| 3429 | Elevance Health, Inc. | 1097280 |
| 8489 | HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 4496623 |
| 3351 | Humana, Inc. | 638500 |
| 2447 | McKesson Corp. | 2416094 |
| 2118 | Molina Healthcare, Inc. (a) | 326278 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services (Continued)**  |  |
| 1646 | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | $482722 |
| 15584 | Universal Health Services, Inc., <br> Class B | 3211862 |
|  |  | 18805528 |
|  | **Health Care REITs — 1.5%**  |  |
| 6460 | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, <br> Inc. | 349098 |
| 32615 | Ventas, Inc. | 2810108 |
| 19070 | Welltower, Inc. | 3949779 |
|  |  | 7108985 |
|  | **Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.5%**  |  |
| 132459 | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 2594872 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 1.4%**  |  |
| 84 | Booking Holdings, Inc. | 356105 |
| 35336 | Carnival Corp. | 1114851 |
| 9993 | Expedia Group, Inc. | 2155390 |
| 2316 | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 722083 |
| 19854 | Las Vegas Sands Corp. | 1126119 |
| 3937 | Marriott International, Inc., <br> Class A | 1345391 |
|  |  | 6819939 |
|  | **Household Durables — 0.9%**  |  |
| 2791 | D.R. Horton, Inc. | 447648 |
| 3266 | Lennar Corp., Class A | 373500 |
| 10735 | PulteGroup, Inc. | 1472842 |
| 12271 | Toll Brothers, Inc. | 1929492 |
|  |  | 4223482 |
|  | **Household Products — 0.3%**  |  |
| 14610 | Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 1448435 |
|  | **Independent Power and** <br> **Renewable Electricity** <br>**Producers — 0.3%**  |  |
| 1354 | Talen Energy Corp. (a) | 502293 |
| 6182 | Vistra Corp. | 1074988 |
|  |  | 1577281 |
|  | **Insurance — 4.4%**  |  |
| 6610 | Aflac, Inc. | 746467 |
| 13657 | Allstate (The) Corp. | 2929700 |
| 10767 | American International Group, <br> Inc. | 866636 |
| 25538 | Arch Capital Group Ltd. (a) | 2557631 |
| 4184 | Chubb Ltd. | 1426158 |
| 1009 | Everest Group Ltd. | 338509 |
| 15307 | Globe Life, Inc. | 2223495 |
| 9293 | Hartford Insurance Group (The), <br> Inc. | 1308733 |
| 41224 | Loews Corp. | 4535464 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Insurance (Continued)**  |  |
| 5125 | MetLife, Inc. | $369359 |
| 4932 | Principal Financial Group, Inc. | 470611 |
| 5067 | Travelers (The) Cos., Inc. | 1563879 |
| 14627 | Unum Group | 1049195 |
| 9895 | W.R. Berkley Corp. | 709472 |
| 808 | Willis Towers Watson PLC | 246577 |
|  |  | 21341886 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 6.9%**  |  |
| 86948 | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 27106908 |
| 61503 | Match Group, Inc. | 1943495 |
| 6549 | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 4244931 |
| 1179 | Reddit, Inc., Class A (a) | 171910 |
|  |  | 33467244 |
|  | **IT Services — 1.8%**  |  |
| 6412 | Accenture PLC, Class A | 1338313 |
| 11841 | Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a) | 1165036 |
| 35500 | Cognizant Technology Solutions <br> Corp., Class A | 2287265 |
| 5603 | EPAM Systems, Inc. (a) | 790023 |
| 4846 | Gartner, Inc. (a) | 761791 |
| 2873 | GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (a) | 250411 |
| 3704 | International Business Machines <br> Corp. | 889738 |
| 684 | MongoDB, Inc. (a) | 224673 |
| 4212 | Twilio, Inc., Class A (a) | 509483 |
| 2566 | VeriSign, Inc. | 584894 |
|  |  | 8801627 |
|  | **Leisure Products — 0.1%**  |  |
| 5621 | Hasbro, Inc. | 559795 |
|  | **Life Sciences Tools & Services** <br> **— 0.0%**  |  |
| 452 | Medpace Holdings, Inc. (a) | 204196 |
|  | **Machinery — 1.7%**  |  |
| 3758 | Caterpillar, Inc. | 2791555 |
| 2926 | Cummins, Inc. | 1708404 |
| 23347 | Fortive Corp. | 1382143 |
| 828 | Nordson Corp. | 242968 |
| 6164 | Snap-on, Inc. | 2374496 |
|  |  | 8499566 |
|  | **Media — 0.6%**  |  |
| 317 | Charter Communications, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 74378 |
| 32071 | Fox Corp., Class A | 1806880 |
| 11415 | Omnicom Group, Inc. | 973585 |
|  |  | 2854843 |
|  | **Metals & Mining — 2.8%**  |  |
| 62220 | Newmont Corp. | 8088600 |
| 6624 | Reliance, Inc. | 2090799 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Metals & Mining (Continued)**  |  |
| 14825 | Southern Copper Corp. | $3236298 |
| 1277 | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 246627 |
|  |  | 13662324 |
|  | **Multi-Utilities — 0.8%**  |  |
| 34844 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 3920647 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 2.6%**  |  |
| 60980 | APA Corp. | 1851962 |
| 58375 | Devon Energy Corp. | 2541064 |
| 19582 | EOG Resources, Inc. | 2429734 |
| 21464 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 3273260 |
| 25764 | HF Sinclair Corp. | 1288458 |
| 1908 | Phillips 66 | 294462 |
| 3913 | Valero Energy Corp. | 800756 |
|  |  | 12479696 |
|  | **Passenger Airlines — 0.4%**  |  |
| 14417 | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 947197 |
| 7477 | United Airlines Holdings, <br> Inc. (a) | 794805 |
|  |  | 1742002 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 2.5%**  |  |
| 47860 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 2985028 |
| 11813 | Johnson & Johnson | 2934704 |
| 30950 | Merck & Co., Inc. | 3832229 |
| 57957 | Pfizer, Inc. | 1602511 |
| 40222 | Viatris, Inc. | 600514 |
|  |  | 11954986 |
|  | **Professional Services — 1.1%**  |  |
| 3027 | Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | 417302 |
| 12466 | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | 2182796 |
| 4885 | SS&C Technologies Holdings, <br> Inc. | 367792 |
| 29978 | UL Solutions, Inc., Class A | 2517253 |
|  |  | 5485143 |
|  | **Real Estate Management &** <br> **Development — 0.4%**  |  |
| 7385 | CBRE Group, Inc., Class A (a) | 1090469 |
| 3315 | Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (a) | 1046048 |
|  |  | 2136517 |
|  | **Residential REITs — 0.1%**  |  |
| 2065 | Sun Communities, Inc. | 281790 |
|  | **Retail REITs — 0.2%**  |  |
| 3751 | Regency Centers Corp. | 296329 |
| 3205 | Simon Property Group, Inc. | 653339 |
|  |  | 949668 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 12.6%**  |  |
| 1021 | Analog Devices, Inc. | $363262 |
| 11731 | Applied Materials, Inc. | 4367451 |
| 32847 | Broadcom, Inc. | 10496259 |
| 1675 | KLA Corp. | 2553621 |
| 24437 | Lam Research Corp. | 5715570 |
| 184827 | NVIDIA Corp. | 32749496 |
| 4181 | ON Semiconductor Corp. (a) | 277953 |
| 14825 | QUALCOMM, Inc. | 2110487 |
| 11533 | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | 687136 |
| 5739 | Teradyne, Inc. | 1836652 |
|  |  | 61157887 |
|  | **Software — 5.2%**  |  |
| 7053 | Adobe, Inc. (a) | 1850778 |
| 1948 | AppLovin Corp., Class A (a) | 846932 |
| 850 | Autodesk, Inc. (a) | 208989 |
| 820 | Cadence Design Systems, <br> Inc. (a) | 247148 |
| 18304 | Docusign, Inc. (a) | 824961 |
| 298 | Fair Isaac Corp. (a) | 419989 |
| 43367 | Microsoft Corp. | 17031956 |
| 5125 | Palantir Technologies, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 703099 |
| 5049 | Salesforce, Inc. | 983495 |
| 26849 | Zoom Communications, Inc. (a) | 1985215 |
|  |  | 25102562 |
|  | **Specialized REITs — 1.0%**  |  |
| 43903 | Gaming and Leisure Properties, <br> Inc. | 2147296 |
| 3294 | Public Storage | 1011456 |
| 60031 | VICI Properties, Inc. | 1813536 |
|  |  | 4972288 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 2.0%**  |  |
| 21915 | Best Buy Co., Inc. | 1358073 |
| 8221 | Ross Stores, Inc. | 1690566 |
| 23907 | TJX (The) Cos., Inc. | 3864806 |
| 2137 | Ulta Beauty, Inc. (a) | 1463396 |
| 20444 | Victoria's Secret & Co. (a) | 1281839 |
|  |  | 9658680 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 7.4%**  |  |
| 107015 | Apple, Inc. | 28271223 |
| 1587 | Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | 235003 |
| 45753 | HP, Inc. | 868850 |
| 18881 | NetApp, Inc. | 1869785 |
| 392 | Sandisk Corp. (a) | 249061 |
| 9598 | Seagate Technology <br> Holdings PLC | 3914448 |
| 2498 | Western Digital Corp. | 698691 |
|  |  | 36107061 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Textiles, Apparel & Luxury** <br> **Goods — 1.2%**  |  |
| 9278 | Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a) | $1088031 |
| 7207 | Ralph Lauren Corp. | 2613258 |
| 13604 | Tapestry, Inc. | 2115014 |
|  |  | 5816303 |
|  | **Tobacco — 1.0%**  |  |
| 69817 | Altria Group, Inc. | 4820166 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 0.6%**  |  |
| 18022 | Fastenal Co. | 829733 |
| 8722 | Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | 2274349 |
|  |  | 3104082 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 485462019 |
|  | (Cost $427,873,059) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** |
| 429385 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (b) | 429385 |
|  | (Cost $429,385) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 485891404 |
|  | (Cost $428,302,444) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.0%** | 221643 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $486113047 |

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&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 February 28, 2026.

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Common Stocks\* | $485462019 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $485462019 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 429385 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 429385 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $485891404 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $485891404 | &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 Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (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 — 2.8%**  |  |
| 3617 | ATI, Inc. (a) | $591705 |
| 2041 | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | 1429374 |
| 1019 | Moog, Inc., Class A | 343841 |
| 3615 | Woodward, Inc. | 1398137 |
|  |  | 3763057 |
|  | **Air Freight & Logistics —** <br> **0.5%**  |  |
| 3673 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | 680423 |
|  | **Automobile Components —** <br> **2.2%**  |  |
| 29868 | BorgWarner, Inc. | 1719501 |
| 6816 | Lear Corp. | 894600 |
| 11033 | QuantumScape Corp. (a) | 76348 |
| 2913 | Visteon Corp. | 278687 |
|  |  | 2969136 |
|  | **Banks — 4.1%**  |  |
| 7144 | Bank OZK | 332625 |
| 2586 | BOK Financial Corp. | 325112 |
| 12499 | Cathay General Bancorp | 621325 |
| 13830 | Columbia Banking System, Inc. | 393464 |
| 56 | Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | 2855 |
| 40386 | First Horizon Corp. | 960783 |
| 11653 | Hancock Whitney Corp. | 766884 |
| 5931 | Home BancShares, Inc. | 162865 |
| 5066 | International Bancshares Corp. | 339979 |
| 7043 | Popular, Inc. | 953341 |
| 10190 | Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | 717070 |
|  |  | 5576303 |
|  | **Beverages — 1.1%**  |  |
| 4842 | Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | 980021 |
| 11857 | Molson Coors Beverage Co., <br> Class B | 580874 |
|  |  | 1560895 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 4.7%**  |  |
| 9620 | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, <br> Inc. (a) | 593843 |
| 33637 | Exelixis, Inc. (a) | 1482046 |
| 15986 | Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 1111507 |
| 8311 | Incyte Corp. (a) | 841655 |
| 1725 | Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (a) | 228131 |
| 1509 | Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 138949 |
| 3922 | PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 267441 |
| 18283 | Roivant Sciences Ltd. (a) | 529110 |
| 2619 | TG Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 78806 |
| 2135 | United Therapeutics Corp. (a) | 1075826 |
|  |  | 6347314 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 1.0%**  |  |
| 1591 | Dillard's, Inc., Class A | $959039 |
| 23020 | Macy's, Inc. | 455336 |
|  |  | 1414375 |
|  | **Building Products — 2.7%**  |  |
| 8880 | A.O. Smith Corp. | 692640 |
| 1041 | Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | 180614 |
| 1024 | Builders FirstSource, Inc. (a) | 106793 |
| 1191 | Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 470171 |
| 8399 | Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | 456402 |
| 941 | Masco Corp. | 67394 |
| 3271 | Owens Corning | 399291 |
| 7253 | UFP Industries, Inc. | 746406 |
| 11484 | Zurn Elkay Water Solutions <br> Corp. | 585454 |
|  |  | 3705165 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 2.7%**  |  |
| 4533 | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | 1387914 |
| 27670 | Federated Hermes, Inc. | 1549797 |
| 9900 | Franklin Resources, Inc. | 262746 |
| 3401 | SEI Investments Co. | 276569 |
| 1939 | Stifel Financial Corp. | 143583 |
|  |  | 3620609 |
|  | **Chemicals — 1.0%**  |  |
| 6776 | Cabot Corp. | 515925 |
| 3811 | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 379347 |
| 996 | Eastman Chemical Co. | 75208 |
| 1947 | Element Solutions, Inc. | 68320 |
| 513 | NewMarket Corp. | 321143 |
|  |  | 1359943 |
|  | **Commercial Services &** <br> **Supplies — 0.5%**  |  |
| 13043 | HNI Corp. | 586414 |
| 2611 | Tetra Tech, Inc. | 93578 |
|  |  | 679992 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 2.5%**  |  |
| 2971 | Ciena Corp. (a) | 1035988 |
| 1910 | F5, Inc. (a) | 518297 |
| 1148 | Lumentum Holdings, Inc. (a) | 804645 |
| 22951 | NetScout Systems, Inc. (a) | 670399 |
| 13117 | Viavi Solutions, Inc. (a) | 389706 |
|  |  | 3419035 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 3.0%**  |  |
| 4559 | API Group Corp. (a) | 202693 |
| 963 | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 1376483 |
| 1916 | Dycom Industries, Inc. (a) | 804758 |
| 910 | EMCOR Group, Inc. | 659404 |
| 1331 | MasTec, Inc. (a) | 396665 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **(Continued)**  |  |
| 1559 | Primoris Services Corp. | $234973 |
| 1046 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 481087 |
|  |  | 4156063 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 0.7%**  |  |
| 4821 | FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | 929441 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 1.9%**  |  |
| 22480 | Albertsons Cos., Inc., Class A | 402392 |
| 2513 | Casey's General Stores, Inc. | 1722887 |
| 1686 | Maplebear, Inc. (a) | 63242 |
| 4285 | US Foods Holding Corp. (a) | 413974 |
|  |  | 2602495 |
|  | **Containers & Packaging —** <br> **1.0%**  |  |
| 9239 | Crown Holdings, Inc. | 1058790 |
| 4666 | Greif, Inc., Class A | 339078 |
|  |  | 1397868 |
|  | **Distributors — 0.0%**  |  |
| 2061 | LKQ Corp. | 68240 |
|  | **Diversified Consumer Services** <br> **— 1.1%**  |  |
| 208 | Graham Holdings Co., Class B | 219068 |
| 590 | Grand Canyon Education, <br> Inc. (a) | 93851 |
| 14943 | H&R Block, Inc. | 457555 |
| 8068 | Stride, Inc. (a) | 680778 |
|  |  | 1451252 |
|  | **Diversified REITs — 0.5%**  |  |
| 9668 | WP Carey, Inc. | 721716 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 0.5%**  |  |
| 3474 | NRG Energy, Inc. | 621707 |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 2.5%**  |  |
| 7844 | Atkore, Inc. | 507585 |
| 3617 | Bloom Energy Corp., Class A (a) | 563058 |
| 5797 | EnerSys | 963172 |
| 3497 | Nextpower, Inc., Class A (a) | 367535 |
| 1911 | nVent Electric PLC | 226186 |
| 15130 | Sensata Technologies <br> Holding PLC | 564954 |
| 1293 | Vicor Corp. (a) | 260410 |
|  |  | 3452900 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 5.6%**  |  |
| 2333 | Advanced Energy Industries, <br> Inc. | 782885 |
| 2708 | Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a) | 412049 |
| 8150 | Avnet, Inc. | 536596 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br> **(Continued)**  |  |
| 1673 | Cognex Corp. | $91011 |
| 1654 | Coherent Corp. (a) | 428270 |
| 19470 | Flex Ltd. (a) | 1226999 |
| 1092 | Insight Enterprises, Inc. (a) | 91248 |
| 3118 | Itron, Inc. (a) | 292936 |
| 4014 | Jabil, Inc. | 1063670 |
| 249 | Littelfuse, Inc. | 87763 |
| 352 | Plexus Corp. (a) | 68334 |
| 3706 | Sanmina Corp. (a) | 575394 |
| 5567 | TD SYNNEX Corp. | 872961 |
| 6789 | TTM Technologies, Inc. (a) | 707685 |
| 3220 | Vontier Corp. | 131762 |
| 1183 | Zebra Technologies Corp., <br> Class A (a) | 264945 |
|  |  | 7634508 |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services** <br> **— 1.9%**  |  |
| 25032 | NOV, Inc. | 507148 |
| 28426 | TechnipFMC PLC | 1884928 |
| 1500 | Weatherford International PLC | 158190 |
|  |  | 2550266 |
|  | **Entertainment — 0.3%**  |  |
| 1050 | Madison Square Garden Sports <br> Corp. (a) | 348243 |
|  | **Financial Services — 2.7%**  |  |
| 22412 | Enact Holdings, Inc. | 937718 |
| 12900 | Essent Group Ltd. | 784836 |
| 811 | Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a) | 56405 |
| 342 | Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | 55561 |
| 39451 | MGIC Investment Corp. | 1046635 |
| 19568 | Radian Group, Inc. | 675488 |
| 947 | Voya Financial, Inc. | 63335 |
| 13035 | Western Union (The) Co. | 125527 |
|  |  | 3745505 |
|  | **Food Products — 1.1%**  |  |
| 10104 | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 880160 |
| 5647 | Flowers Foods, Inc. | 55792 |
| 1892 | Ingredion, Inc. | 222234 |
| 6628 | Pilgrim's Pride Corp. | 286065 |
|  |  | 1444251 |
|  | **Gas Utilities — 1.8%**  |  |
| 15114 | National Fuel Gas Co. | 1375827 |
| 28536 | UGI Corp. | 1067532 |
|  |  | 2443359 |
|  | **Ground Transportation —** <br> **0.2%**  |  |
| 1083 | Ryder System, Inc. | 239949 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 1.2%**  |  |
| 1991 | Align Technology, Inc. (a) | $378489 |
| 18932 | Envista Holdings Corp. (a) | 553004 |
| 1588 | iRhythm Holdings, Inc. (a) | 212395 |
| 5805 | Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (a) | 434852 |
| 447 | Teleflex, Inc. | 54561 |
|  |  | 1633301 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 3.3%**  |  |
| 16602 | BrightSpring Health Services, <br> Inc. (a) | 687821 |
| 3327 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 762648 |
| 1013 | Chemed Corp. | 415340 |
| 508 | DaVita, Inc. (a) | 79400 |
| 2261 | Ensign Group (The), Inc. | 484238 |
| 5401 | Guardant Health, Inc. (a) | 507154 |
| 4815 | Henry Schein, Inc. (a) | 396708 |
| 3033 | Molina Healthcare, Inc. (a) | 467234 |
| 5786 | Option Care Health, Inc. (a) | 187814 |
| 1001 | Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a) | 239629 |
| 1189 | Universal Health Services, Inc., <br> Class B | 245053 |
|  |  | 4473039 |
|  | **Health Care REITs — 1.9%**  |  |
| 12964 | American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | 677239 |
| 8647 | CareTrust REIT, Inc. | 351241 |
| 19338 | Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | 933445 |
| 28692 | Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | 589621 |
|  |  | 2551546 |
|  | **Health Care Technology —** <br> **0.0%**  |  |
| 2694 | Doximity, Inc., Class A (a) | 66084 |
|  | **Hotel & Resort REITs — 1.1%**  |  |
| 30367 | Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | 372299 |
| 38279 | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 749886 |
| 35758 | Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 404423 |
|  |  | 1526608 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 0.1%**  |  |
| 1302 | Boyd Gaming Corp. | 108365 |
|  | **Household Durables — 2.5%**  |  |
| 760 | Installed Building Products, Inc. | 249098 |
| 2418 | KB Home | 153736 |
| 5081 | PulteGroup, Inc. | 697113 |
| 5031 | Somnigroup International, Inc. | 450325 |
| 11495 | Taylor Morrison Home Corp. (a) | 757406 |
| 6621 | Toll Brothers, Inc. | 1041086 |
|  |  | 3348764 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Independent Power and** <br> **Renewable Electricity** <br>**Producers — 0.4%**  |  |
| 1248 | Talen Energy Corp. (a) | $462970 |
| 874 | Vistra Corp. | 151980 |
|  |  | 614950 |
|  | **Industrial REITs — 0.3%**  |  |
| 6327 | First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | 399487 |
|  | **Insurance — 3.9%**  |  |
| 5948 | Globe Life, Inc. | 864006 |
| 2793 | Hanover Insurance Group (The), <br> Inc. | 504500 |
| 1503 | Kemper Corp. | 48577 |
| 27298 | Old Republic International Corp. | 1170265 |
| 481 | Primerica, Inc. | 122010 |
| 4862 | RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | 1470561 |
| 14974 | Unum Group | 1074085 |
|  |  | 5254004 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 0.4%**  |  |
| 8941 | Match Group, Inc. | 282536 |
| 10714 | Ziff Davis, Inc. (a) | 290135 |
|  |  | 572671 |
|  | **IT Services — 1.2%**  |  |
| 8078 | ASGN, Inc. (a) | 346546 |
| 22224 | DXC Technology Co. (a) | 279800 |
| 3138 | EPAM Systems, Inc. (a) | 442458 |
| 2010 | GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (a) | 175192 |
| 2916 | Twilio, Inc., Class A (a) | 352719 |
|  |  | 1596715 |
|  | **Leisure Products — 0.5%**  |  |
| 4126 | Hasbro, Inc. | 410908 |
| 18003 | Mattel, Inc. (a) | 305151 |
|  |  | 716059 |
|  | **Life Sciences Tools & Services** <br> **— 0.1%**  |  |
| 366 | Medpace Holdings, Inc. (a) | 165344 |
|  | **Machinery — 7.9%**  |  |
| 7991 | Allison Transmission Holdings, <br> Inc. | 1001272 |
| 5310 | Atmus Filtration Technologies, <br> Inc. | 342654 |
| 5429 | Donaldson Co., Inc. | 503594 |
| 1266 | ESCO Technologies, Inc. | 351049 |
| 514 | Federal Signal Corp. | 59845 |
| 32033 | Kennametal, Inc. | 1290289 |
| 551 | Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | 158165 |
| 3012 | Middleby (The) Corp. (a) | 508606 |
| 15063 | Mueller Industries, Inc. | 1776832 |
| 6391 | Mueller Water Products, Inc., <br> Class A | 191283 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Machinery (Continued)**  |  |
| 6221 | Oshkosh Corp. | $1057694 |
| 941 | RBC Bearings, Inc. (a) | 541941 |
| 2112 | Snap-on, Inc. | 813585 |
| 8887 | Timken (The) Co. | 963173 |
| 4945 | Toro (The) Co. | 488863 |
| 2202 | Watts Water Technologies, Inc., <br> Class A | 723885 |
|  |  | 10772730 |
|  | **Marine Transportation —** <br> **0.6%**  |  |
| 5182 | Matson, Inc. | 860886 |
|  | **Media — 0.7%**  |  |
| 5341 | New York Times (The) Co., <br> Class A | 426158 |
| 1948 | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | 488987 |
|  |  | 915145 |
|  | **Metals & Mining — 2.7%**  |  |
| 19986 | Alcoa Corp. | 1240731 |
| 4388 | Century Aluminum Co. (a) | 226245 |
| 15519 | Coeur Mining, Inc. (a) | 421341 |
| 5610 | Commercial Metals Co. | 411213 |
| 26338 | Hecla Mining Co. | 656080 |
| 522 | Reliance, Inc. | 164764 |
| 2064 | Royal Gold, Inc. | 618766 |
|  |  | 3739140 |
|  | **Office REITs — 0.1%**  |  |
| 5086 | COPT Defense Properties | 161633 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 2.5%**  |  |
| 19696 | Antero Midstream Corp. | 442766 |
| 14776 | APA Corp. | 448747 |
| 7549 | Chord Energy Corp. | 818085 |
| 9303 | CNX Resources Corp. (a) | 388679 |
| 7002 | HF Sinclair Corp. | 350170 |
| 30575 | Peabody Energy Corp. | 964336 |
|  |  | 3412783 |
|  | **Personal Care Products —** <br> **0.3%**  |  |
| 53226 | Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., <br> Class A | 451356 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.6%**  |  |
| 1854 | Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 303852 |
| 593 | Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (a) | 112682 |
| 5659 | Organon & Co. | 41254 |
| 4432 | Perrigo Co. PLC | 58591 |
| 3502 | Prestige Consumer Healthcare, <br> Inc. (a) | 242689 |
| 5625 | Viatris, Inc. | 83981 |
|  |  | 843049 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Professional Services — 3.4%**  |  |
| 2553 | Booz Allen Hamilton Holding <br> Corp. | $201253 |
| 1477 | CACI International, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 901221 |
| 12503 | Concentrix Corp. | 410098 |
| 4528 | ExlService Holdings, Inc. (a) | 141500 |
| 22438 | Genpact Ltd. | 891237 |
| 16207 | KBR, Inc. | 684422 |
| 3435 | ManpowerGroup, Inc. | 96077 |
| 12396 | Maximus, Inc. | 937262 |
| 4452 | Science Applications <br> International Corp. | 410742 |
|  |  | 4673812 |
|  | **Real Estate Management &** <br> **Development — 0.7%**  |  |
| 3049 | Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (a) | 962112 |
|  | **Retail REITs — 0.1%**  |  |
| 3056 | Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | 92505 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 2.6%**  |  |
| 6861 | Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (a) | 566787 |
| 7428 | Cirrus Logic, Inc. (a) | 1048239 |
| 2496 | FormFactor, Inc. (a) | 246804 |
| 3288 | MACOM Technology Solutions <br> Holdings, Inc. (a) | 815819 |
| 1595 | MKS, Inc. | 389914 |
| 7446 | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | 443633 |
|  |  | 3511196 |
|  | **Software — 2.5%**  |  |
| 1154 | Commvault Systems, Inc. (a) | 98182 |
| 2385 | Docusign, Inc. (a) | 107492 |
| 5138 | Dolby Laboratories, Inc., <br> Class A | 342037 |
| 18687 | Dropbox, Inc., Class A (a) | 466988 |
| 93 | Fair Isaac Corp. (a) | 131070 |
| 2305 | Gen Digital, Inc. | 52024 |
| 1474 | Guidewire Software, Inc. (a) | 214202 |
| 2286 | InterDigital, Inc. | 837888 |
| 4150 | Life360, Inc. (a) | 218497 |
| 5604 | Pegasystems, Inc. | 245063 |
| 959 | Q2 Holdings, Inc. (a) | 46147 |
| 588 | Qualys, Inc. (a) | 54372 |
| 16336 | Teradata Corp. (a) | 514421 |
| 4027 | UiPath, Inc., Class A (a) | 43210 |
|  |  | 3371593 |
|  | **Specialized REITs — 1.7%**  |  |
| 15993 | EPR Properties | 950144 |
| 18315 | Gaming and Leisure Properties, <br> Inc. | 895787 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Specialized REITs (Continued)**  |  |
| 797 | Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | $109779 |
| 15425 | Rayonier, Inc. | 331483 |
|  |  | 2287193 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 2.7%**  |  |
| 4167 | Abercrombie & Fitch Co., <br> Class A (a) | 407533 |
| 11334 | Academy Sports & Outdoors, <br> Inc. | 681513 |
| 21297 | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | 523267 |
| 1165 | Asbury Automotive Group, <br> Inc. (a) | 249053 |
| 5375 | Bath & Body Works, Inc. | 122335 |
| 1830 | Five Below, Inc. (a) | 409060 |
| 10705 | Gap (The), Inc. | 300168 |
| 2065 | Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a) | 136703 |
| 3755 | Victoria's Secret & Co. (a) | 235439 |
| 1623 | Wayfair, Inc., Class A (a) | 123884 |
| 2675 | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 550114 |
|  |  | 3739069 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 0.4%**  |  |
| 5370 | NetApp, Inc. | 531791 |
|  | **Textiles, Apparel & Luxury** <br> **Goods — 2.2%**  |  |
| 1740 | Carter's, Inc. | 58377 |
| 7480 | Crocs, Inc. (a) | 678511 |
| 4887 | PVH Corp. | 335248 |
| 2088 | Ralph Lauren Corp. | 757109 |
| 7867 | Tapestry, Inc. | 1223082 |
|  |  | 3052327 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 0.6%**  |  |
| 814 | Applied Industrial Technologies, <br> Inc. | 230020 |
| 638 | Boise Cascade Co. | 52788 |
| 1967 | WESCO International, Inc. | 569447 |
|  |  | 852255 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 136161522 |
|  | (Cost $121,607,266) |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.2%** |
| 202341 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (b) | $202341 |
|  | (Cost $202,341) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 136363863 |
|  | (Cost $121,809,607) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.0%** | 19227 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $136383090 |

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

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

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Common Stocks\* | $136161522 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $136161522 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 202341 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 202341 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $136363863 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $136363863 | &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 Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 1.2%**  |  |
| 6584 | Astronics Corp. (a) | $530802 |
| 1298 | Carpenter Technology Corp. | 516695 |
|  |  | 1047497 |
|  | **Air Freight & Logistics —** <br> **0.3%**  |  |
| 5067 | Hub Group, Inc., Class A | 218236 |
|  | **Automobile Components —** <br> **1.2%**  |  |
| 7383 | Dana, Inc. | 252794 |
| 21459 | Garrett Motion, Inc. | 436905 |
| 4024 | Phinia, Inc. | 292263 |
|  |  | 981962 |
|  | **Banks — 8.2%**  |  |
| 11878 | Amalgamated Financial Corp. | 457184 |
| 30090 | Ames National Corp. | 812731 |
| 3483 | Bank First Corp. | 469056 |
| 3606 | Bank of NT Butterfield & Son <br> (The) Ltd. | 183004 |
| 2579 | Cathay General Bancorp | 128202 |
| 2795 | Central Pacific Financial Corp. | 89021 |
| 1780 | City Holding Co. | 213547 |
| 7759 | ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. | 205846 |
| 8915 | First BanCorp | 188374 |
| 7902 | First Financial Bancorp | 221809 |
| 7319 | First Financial Corp. | 463732 |
| 1447 | Hancock Whitney Corp. | 95227 |
| 9653 | Heritage Financial Corp. | 254936 |
| 2550 | Hilltop Holdings, Inc. | 95447 |
| 8683 | Home BancShares, Inc. | 238435 |
| 5225 | Metropolitan Bank Holding <br> Corp. | 439684 |
| 1855 | Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. | 283370 |
| 16362 | Northeast Community Bancorp, <br> Inc. | 395960 |
| 4853 | OFG Bancorp | 194508 |
| 6143 | Peoples Bancorp of North <br> Carolina, Inc. | 234724 |
| 1342 | Preferred Bank | 117720 |
| 5764 | S&T Bancorp, Inc. | 240993 |
| 10820 | TrustCo Bank Corp. | 469263 |
| 6657 | Trustmark Corp. | 283522 |
| 6259 | WaFd, Inc. | 195030 |
|  |  | 6971325 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 6.1%**  |  |
| 1530 | ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, <br> Inc. (a) | 37577 |
| 8247 | ADMA Biologics, Inc. (a) | 128406 |
| 7608 | Alkermes PLC (a) | 229001 |
| 18545 | Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (a) | 500159 |
| 11400 | Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 161538 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Biotechnology (Continued)**  |  |
| 20098 | Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, <br> Inc. (a) | $463862 |
| 17203 | Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. (a) | 140204 |
| 2534 | GRAIL, Inc. (a) | 134885 |
| 7497 | Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 521266 |
| 1440 | Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc. (a) | 106747 |
| 9720 | Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals <br> International PLC (a) | 432443 |
| 1905 | Krystal Biotech, Inc. (a) | 525094 |
| 3049 | Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 281392 |
| 3074 | Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 283054 |
| 3432 | PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 234028 |
| 9084 | Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 315578 |
| 6899 | TG Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 207591 |
| 7239 | Travere Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 215650 |
| 6777 | Veracyte, Inc. (a) | 247970 |
|  |  | 5166445 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 0.9%**  |  |
| 17975 | Kohl's Corp. | 294251 |
| 25499 | Macy's, Inc. | 504370 |
|  |  | 798621 |
|  | **Building Products — 0.9%**  |  |
| 4393 | Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | 174929 |
| 3862 | Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (a) | 175644 |
| 31112 | Janus International Group, <br> Inc. (a) | 216539 |
| 16796 | Masterbrand, Inc. (a) | 169976 |
| 1212 | Zurn Elkay Water Solutions <br> Corp. | 61788 |
|  |  | 798876 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 1.1%**  |  |
| 1501 | Acadian Asset Management, Inc. | 80844 |
| 4048 | Federated Hermes, Inc. | 226728 |
| 1407 | PJT Partners, Inc., Class A | 207786 |
| 1373 | Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., <br> Class A | 94984 |
| 2247 | Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | 310895 |
|  |  | 921237 |
|  | **Chemicals — 1.1%**  |  |
| 28662 | Perimeter Solutions, Inc. (a) | 672984 |
| 2522 | Sensient Technologies Corp. | 256058 |
|  |  | 929042 |
|  | **Commercial Services &** <br> **Supplies — 2.1%**  |  |
| 1880 | Brady Corp., Class A | 173599 |
| 1261 | Cimpress PLC (a) | 92116 |
| 3998 | Deluxe Corp. | 110944 |
| 9432 | Ennis, Inc. | 199110 |
| 5712 | Healthcare Services Group, <br>Inc. (a) | 124350 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Commercial Services &** <br> **Supplies (Continued)**  |  |
| 5380 | HNI Corp. | $241885 |
| 24127 | Interface, Inc. | 759759 |
| 4290 | MillerKnoll, Inc. | 86401 |
|  |  | 1788164 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 2.5%**  |  |
| 4541 | Calix, Inc. (a) | 235088 |
| 5261 | Digi International, Inc. (a) | 256842 |
| 38541 | Harmonic, Inc. (a) | 409691 |
| 9134 | NetScout Systems, Inc. (a) | 266804 |
| 24483 | Viavi Solutions, Inc. (a) | 727390 |
| 10744 | Vistance Networks, Inc. (a) | 188772 |
|  |  | 2084587 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 2.8%**  |  |
| 387 | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 553166 |
| 202 | Dycom Industries, Inc. (a) | 84844 |
| 650 | EMCOR Group, Inc. | 471003 |
| 784 | IES Holdings, Inc. (a) | 388355 |
| 918 | Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (a) | 393023 |
| 6654 | Tutor Perini Corp. | 501512 |
|  |  | 2391903 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 0.9%**  |  |
| 3655 | Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | 258993 |
| 1172 | Dave, Inc. (a) | 226513 |
| 8827 | EZCORP, Inc., Class A (a) | 234180 |
| 312 | FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | 60151 |
|  |  | 779837 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 0.3%**  |  |
| 1644 | PriceSmart, Inc. | 254195 |
|  | **Containers & Packaging —** <br> **0.4%**  |  |
| 14723 | Myers Industries, Inc. | 329354 |
|  | **Distributors — 1.2%**  |  |
| 17197 | GigaCloud Technology, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 762515 |
| 3939 | Gold.com, Inc. | 226374 |
|  |  | 988889 |
|  | **Diversified Consumer Services** <br> **— 2.3%**  |  |
| 5266 | American Public Education, <br> Inc. (a) | 241288 |
| 442 | Grand Canyon Education, <br> Inc. (a) | 70309 |
| 6972 | H&R Block, Inc. | 213483 |
| 15618 | Laureate Education, Inc. (a) | 505086 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Diversified Consumer Services** <br> **(Continued)**  |  |
| 7384 | Lincoln Educational Services <br> Corp. (a) | $267596 |
| 11335 | Perdoceo Education Corp. | 378022 |
| 3220 | Stride, Inc. (a) | 271704 |
|  |  | 1947488 |
|  | **Diversified Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 0.2%**  |  |
| 3383 | Globalstar, Inc. (a) | 210659 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 0.2%**  |  |
| 5474 | Hawaiian Electric Industries, <br> Inc. (a) | 84792 |
| 1174 | Otter Tail Corp. | 99908 |
|  |  | 184700 |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 3.4%**  |  |
| 5731 | Atkore, Inc. | 370853 |
| 6182 | Bloom Energy Corp., Class A (a) | 962352 |
| 3234 | EnerSys | 537329 |
| 331 | Powell Industries, Inc. | 173312 |
| 3964 | Vicor Corp. (a) | 798349 |
|  |  | 2842195 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 4.8%**  |  |
| 14 | Advanced Energy Industries, <br> Inc. | 4698 |
| 676 | Avnet, Inc. | 44508 |
| 2517 | Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B | 578180 |
| 18602 | Daktronics, Inc. (a) | 479560 |
| 484 | ePlus, Inc. | 39039 |
| 2188 | Itron, Inc. (a) | 205563 |
| 8200 | LightPath Technologies, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 85526 |
| 11337 | nLight, Inc. (a) | 637026 |
| 1161 | PC Connection, Inc. | 70763 |
| 2341 | Sanmina Corp. (a) | 363464 |
| 8790 | ScanSource, Inc. (a) | 323296 |
| 11468 | TTM Technologies, Inc. (a) | 1195424 |
|  |  | 4027047 |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services** <br> **— 0.8%**  |  |
| 4281 | Forum Energy Technologies, <br> Inc. (a) | 248426 |
| 9657 | National Energy Services <br> Reunited Corp. (a) | 241908 |
| 20762 | TETRA Technologies, Inc. (a) | 179799 |
|  |  | 670133 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Entertainment — 0.6%**  |  |
| 3818 | Madison Square Garden <br> Entertainment Corp. (a) | $241069 |
| 2135 | Sphere Entertainment Co. (a) | 254086 |
|  |  | 495155 |
|  | **Financial Services — 2.2%**  |  |
| 8590 | Enact Holdings, Inc. | 359406 |
| 4345 | Essent Group Ltd. | 264350 |
| 2459 | Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a) | 171023 |
| 17918 | MGIC Investment Corp. | 475364 |
| 6168 | NMI Holdings, Inc. (a) | 242464 |
| 17885 | Pagseguro Digital Ltd., Class A | 189760 |
| 3604 | Radian Group, Inc. | 124410 |
| 7957 | Western Union (The) Co. | 76626 |
|  |  | 1903403 |
|  | **Food Products — 1.3%**  |  |
| 4650 | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 405061 |
| 3346 | Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | 143644 |
| 3696 | Seneca Foods Corp., Class A (a) | 513670 |
|  |  | 1062375 |
|  | **Gas Utilities — 0.1%**  |  |
| 2686 | MDU Resources Group, Inc. | 55546 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 4.1%**  |  |
| 6692 | Axogen, Inc. (a) | 212337 |
| 831 | CONMED Corp. | 38226 |
| 2978 | Embecta Corp. | 30554 |
| 3366 | Envista Holdings Corp. (a) | 98321 |
| 3238 | Globus Medical, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 309100 |
| 25250 | Inmode Ltd. (a) | 347188 |
| 1366 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (a) | 88121 |
| 2270 | iRadimed Corp. | 235013 |
| 3036 | iRhythm Holdings, Inc. (a) | 406065 |
| 5762 | Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (a) | 431631 |
| 2058 | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | 222634 |
| 2821 | LivaNova PLC (a) | 199163 |
| 5721 | Omnicell, Inc. (a) | 235133 |
| 2295 | SI-BONE, Inc. (a) | 35618 |
| 21431 | Tactile Systems Technology, <br> Inc. (a) | 627714 |
|  |  | 3516818 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 3.3%**  |  |
| 301 | Addus HomeCare Corp. (a) | 31163 |
| 6847 | Astrana Health, Inc. (a) | 139199 |
| 7180 | BrightSpring Health Services, <br> Inc. (a) | 297467 |
| 38666 | Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (a) | 591590 |
| 2705 | GeneDx Holdings Corp. (a) | 215616 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services (Continued)**  |  |
| 3954 | Guardant Health, Inc. (a) | $371281 |
| 4128 | Guardian Pharmacy Services, <br> Inc., Class A (a) | 138329 |
| 3995 | National HealthCare Corp. | 653182 |
| 3621 | PACS Group, Inc. (a) | 132203 |
| 3413 | Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (a) | 67748 |
| 9734 | Progyny, Inc. (a) | 172194 |
|  |  | 2809972 |
|  | **Health Care REITs — 1.8%**  |  |
| 7189 | American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | 375553 |
| 7203 | CareTrust REIT, Inc. | 292586 |
| 6065 | National Health Investors, Inc. | 509885 |
| 15717 | Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | 322984 |
|  |  | 1501008 |
|  | **Health Care Technology —** <br> **0.5%**  |  |
| 20956 | Certara, Inc. (a) | 148369 |
| 9442 | Phreesia, Inc. (a) | 116420 |
| 15975 | Simulations Plus, Inc. (a) | 195374 |
|  |  | 460163 |
|  | **Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.1%**  |  |
| 6047 | Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | 74136 |
| 3277 | Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 37063 |
|  |  | 111199 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 0.3%**  |  |
| 1721 | Brinker International, Inc. (a) | 255052 |
|  | **Household Durables — 0.7%**  |  |
| 4871 | Helen of Troy Ltd. (a) | 85925 |
| 1722 | M/I Homes, Inc. (a) | 244800 |
| 12786 | Sonos, Inc. (a) | 196904 |
| 1406 | Taylor Morrison Home Corp. (a) | 92641 |
|  |  | 620270 |
|  | **Household Products — 0.1%**  |  |
| 636 | Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | 49850 |
|  | **Independent Power and** <br> **Renewable Electricity** <br>**Producers — 0.2%**  |  |
| 11616 | Hallador Energy Co. (a) | 211179 |
|  | **Industrial REITs — 0.4%**  |  |
| 7084 | Innovative Industrial Properties, <br> Inc. | 375169 |
|  | **Insurance — 2.8%**  |  |
| 10611 | Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd. | 202246 |
| 11481 | Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd., <br> Class B (a) | 362685 |
| 1418 | HCI Group, Inc. | 250163 |
| 16539 | Heritage Insurance Holdings, <br> Inc. (a) | 460942 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Insurance (Continued)**  |  |
| 2826 | Mercury General Corp. | $255979 |
| 24514 | SiriusPoint Ltd. (a) | 518226 |
| 8463 | Universal Insurance Holdings, <br> Inc. | 297644 |
|  |  | 2347885 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 1.0%**  |  |
| 22490 | Angi, Inc. (a) | 174972 |
| 1274 | Cargurus, Inc. (a) | 39112 |
| 32398 | Cars.com, Inc. (a) | 276679 |
| 2773 | Yelp, Inc. (a) | 61810 |
| 11135 | Ziff Davis, Inc. (a) | 301536 |
|  |  | 854109 |
|  | **IT Services — 0.5%**  |  |
| 4936 | ASGN, Inc. (a) | 211755 |
| 395 | DXC Technology Co. (a) | 4973 |
| 7177 | Fastly, Inc., Class A (a) | 137224 |
| 3327 | Hackett Group (The), Inc. | 45447 |
|  |  | 399399 |
|  | **Life Sciences Tools & Services** <br> **— 0.4%**  |  |
| 13089 | Adaptive Biotechnologies <br> Corp. (a) | 209686 |
| 237 | Medpace Holdings, Inc. (a) | 107067 |
| 53 | OmniAb, Inc. - 12.5 Earnout <br> Shares (a) (b) (c) (d) | 0 |
| 53 | OmniAb, Inc. - 15 Earnout <br> Shares (a) (b) (c) (d) | 0 |
|  |  | 316753 |
|  | **Machinery — 2.2%**  |  |
| 687 | Atmus Filtration Technologies, <br> Inc. | 44332 |
| 7726 | Blue Bird Corp. (a) | 450194 |
| 830 | Hyster-Yale, Inc. | 30569 |
| 7884 | Kennametal, Inc. | 317568 |
| 2273 | Mueller Industries, Inc. | 268123 |
| 8615 | Mueller Water Products, Inc., <br> Class A | 257847 |
| 1450 | SPX Technologies, Inc. (a) | 329063 |
| 449 | Watts Water Technologies, Inc., <br> Class A | 147604 |
|  |  | 1845300 |
|  | **Marine Transportation —** <br> **1.7%**  |  |
| 27965 | Costamare, Inc. | 491345 |
| 13180 | Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. | 316979 |
| 3608 | Matson, Inc. | 599397 |
|  |  | 1407721 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Media — 0.2%**  |  |
| 19997 | AMC Networks, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | $163375 |
|  | **Metals & Mining — 3.4%**  |  |
| 1622 | Alpha Metallurgical Resources, <br> Inc. (a) | 263818 |
| 24805 | Caledonia Mining Corp. PLC | 787311 |
| 12028 | Coeur Mining, Inc. (a) | 326560 |
| 3566 | Constellium SE (a) | 88758 |
| 29813 | Hecla Mining Co. | 742642 |
| 4976 | Hycroft Mining Holding Corp., <br> Class A (a) | 250641 |
| 9129 | SSR Mining, Inc. (a) | 293863 |
| 21459 | SunCoke Energy, Inc. | 122316 |
|  |  | 2875909 |
|  | **Multi-Utilities — 0.2%**  |  |
| 3378 | Avista Corp. | 137214 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 4.8%**  |  |
| 18362 | Ardmore Shipping Corp. | 300769 |
| 3721 | Chord Energy Corp. | 403245 |
| 17653 | DHT Holdings, Inc. | 344057 |
| 1502 | Dorian LPG Ltd. | 55559 |
| 1464 | Murphy Oil Corp. | 48532 |
| 10597 | Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (a) | 452174 |
| 24320 | Peabody Energy Corp. | 767053 |
| 8217 | Scorpio Tankers, Inc. | 649800 |
| 17003 | Talos Energy, Inc. (a) | 208287 |
| 18700 | Teekay Corp. Ltd. | 242165 |
| 7580 | Teekay Tankers Ltd., Class A | 593286 |
|  |  | 4064927 |
|  | **Paper & Forest Products —** <br> **0.4%**  |  |
| 7758 | Sylvamo Corp. | 359195 |
|  | **Personal Care Products —** <br> **1.3%**  |  |
| 25198 | Herbalife Ltd. (a) | 491865 |
| 35880 | Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., <br> Class A | 304263 |
| 15010 | USANA Health Sciences, <br> Inc. (a) | 323015 |
|  |  | 1119143 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 4.0%**  |  |
| 3010 | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 222439 |
| 1718 | Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 61333 |
| 26263 | CorMedix, Inc. (a) | 187255 |
| 10473 | Harmony Biosciences Holdings, <br> Inc. (a) | 298899 |
| 1334 | Harrow, Inc. (a) | 72276 |
| 14806 | Indivior Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 484452 |
| 13538 | Innoviva, Inc. (a) | 310833 |
| 750 | Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 148733 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals (Continued)**  |  |
| 7732 | Liquidia Corp. (a) | $239847 |
| 7429 | Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (a) | 162769 |
| 621 | Prestige Consumer Healthcare, <br> Inc. (a) | 43035 |
| 28872 | SIGA Technologies, Inc. | 186802 |
| 4713 | Supernus Pharmaceuticals, <br> Inc. (a) | 257943 |
| 4245 | Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 320582 |
| 19345 | Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (a) | 353046 |
|  |  | 3350244 |
|  | **Professional Services — 3.2%**  |  |
| 7472 | Concentrix Corp. | 245082 |
| 1573 | CRA International, Inc. | 271594 |
| 1286 | ExlService Holdings, Inc. (a) | 40188 |
| 2031 | Huron Consulting Group, Inc. (a) | 287183 |
| 18587 | Kelly Services, Inc., Class A | 180480 |
| 6266 | Kforce, Inc. | 169307 |
| 548 | Korn Ferry | 34343 |
| 816 | ManpowerGroup, Inc. | 22824 |
| 1424 | Maximus, Inc. | 107669 |
| 6157 | Planet Labs PBC (a) | 148630 |
| 3417 | Resolute Holdings Management, <br> Inc. (a) | 575935 |
| 427 | Science Applications <br> International Corp. | 39395 |
| 15497 | TaskUS, Inc., Class A (a) | 164578 |
| 1503 | TriNet Group, Inc. | 57234 |
| 4353 | Willdan Group, Inc. (a) | 388026 |
|  |  | 2732468 |
|  | **Real Estate Management &** <br> **Development — 0.5%**  |  |
| 15931 | Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. (a) | 213635 |
| 13283 | RMR Group (The), Inc., Class A | 217575 |
|  |  | 431210 |
|  | **Retail REITs — 0.1%**  |  |
| 14651 | SITE Centers Corp. | 90250 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 3.5%**  |  |
| 4929 | ACM Research, Inc., Class A (a) | 274447 |
| 5114 | Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (a) | 422467 |
| 4418 | Credo Technology Group <br> Holding Ltd. (a) | 496009 |
| 2495 | FormFactor, Inc. (a) | 246706 |
| 3579 | Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | 249528 |
| 16468 | Penguin Solutions, Inc. (a) | 342205 |
| 17931 | Photronics, Inc. (a) | 671157 |
| 2845 | Rambus, Inc. (a) | 283533 |
|  |  | 2986052 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Software — 4.7%**  |  |
| 10158 | A10 Networks, Inc. | $195643 |
| 5434 | Adeia, Inc. | 112429 |
| 5136 | Arteris, Inc. (a) | 87261 |
| 9394 | Cipher Digital, Inc. (a) | 146546 |
| 8359 | Clear Secure, Inc., Class A | 406582 |
| 1561 | Commvault Systems, Inc. (a) | 132810 |
| 1692 | InterDigital, Inc. | 620169 |
| 3104 | Life360, Inc. (a) | 163425 |
| 9786 | LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (a) | 265886 |
| 37678 | Mitek Systems, Inc. (a) | 549345 |
| 25818 | OneSpan, Inc. | 285031 |
| 2601 | Q2 Holdings, Inc. (a) | 125160 |
| 4196 | Red Violet, Inc. (a) | 181729 |
| 1237 | RingCentral, Inc., Class A (a) | 45089 |
| 14988 | Teradata Corp. (a) | 471972 |
| 34559 | Yext, Inc. (a) | 196295 |
|  |  | 3985372 |
|  | **Specialized REITs — 0.9%**  |  |
| 7499 | EPR Properties | 445516 |
| 3867 | Outfront Media, Inc. | 111408 |
| 8536 | Rayonier, Inc. | 183439 |
|  |  | 740363 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 3.0%**  |  |
| 4188 | Abercrombie & Fitch Co., <br> Class A (a) | 409586 |
| 4995 | Academy Sports & Outdoors, <br> Inc. | 300349 |
| 6650 | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | 163390 |
| 1964 | Bath & Body Works, Inc. | 44701 |
| 3361 | Buckle (The), Inc. | 179982 |
| 16322 | Caleres, Inc. | 194069 |
| 8592 | National Vision Holdings, <br> Inc. (a) | 231726 |
| 16549 | RealReal (The), Inc. (a) | 202891 |
| 6066 | Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (a) | 97481 |
| 4707 | Signet Jewelers Ltd. | 452766 |
| 570 | Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a) | 37734 |
| 3409 | Victoria's Secret & Co. (a) | 213744 |
|  |  | 2528419 |
|  | **Textiles, Apparel & Luxury** <br> **Goods — 1.4%**  |  |
| 1073 | Carter's, Inc. | 35999 |
| 2148 | Crocs, Inc. (a) | 194845 |
| 21602 | Figs, Inc., Class A (a) | 333751 |
| 10298 | G-III Apparel Group Ltd. | 315016 |
| 4833 | PVH Corp. | 331544 |
|  |  | 1211155 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 1.1%**  |  |
| 869 | Applied Industrial Technologies, <br> Inc. | 245562 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors (Continued)**  |  |
| 2187 | Boise Cascade Co. | $180952 |
| 26647 | DNOW, Inc. (a) | 313902 |
| 25267 | Hudson Technologies, Inc. (a) | 179648 |
|  |  | 920064 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 84626078 |
|  | (Cost $77,464,100) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%** |
| 93864 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (e) | 93864 |
|  | (Cost $93,864) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 84719942 |
|  | (Cost $77,557,964) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.0%** | 691 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $84720633 |

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

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Restricted
 security as to resale, excluding Rule 144A securities
 (see Note 2E - Restricted Securities in the Notes to Financial
 Statements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) This
 security is fair valued by First Trust Advisors L.P.'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 February 28, 2026, 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 February 28, 2026.

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Common Stocks: |  |  |  |  |
| Life Sciences Tools & <br> Services<br>| $316753 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $316753 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $—<br> \*\*<br>|
| Other Industry <br> Categories\*<br>| 84309325 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84309325 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Money Market Funds | 93864 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 93864 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $84719942 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $84719942 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $—<br> \*\*<br>|

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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.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.0%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.0%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.0%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 4.0%**  |  |
| 4575 | AeroVironment, Inc. (b) | $1154044 |
| 6362 | BWX Technologies, Inc. | 1310445 |
| 4204 | Carpenter Technology Corp. | 1673486 |
| 32695 | Firefly Aerospace, Inc. (b) | 630032 |
| 49441 | Intuitive Machines, Inc. (b) | 814788 |
| 35756 | Leonardo DRS, Inc. | 1551453 |
| 31847 | MDA Space Ltd. (CAD) (b) | 923389 |
| 9897 | Rocket Lab Corp. (b) | 683883 |
|  |  | 8741520 |
|  | **Automobiles — 2.0%**  |  |
| 11081 | Tesla, Inc. (b) | 4460213 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 10.8%**  |  |
| 12656 | AbbVie, Inc. | 2937204 |
| 4029 | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, <br> Inc. (b) | 1341335 |
| 3212 | Argenx SE (EUR) (b) | 2495030 |
| 13998 | Ascendis Pharma A/S, ADR (b) | 3268533 |
| 21255 | Bridgebio Pharma, Inc. (b) | 1413032 |
| 39259 | Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | 2729678 |
| 42370 | Ideaya Biosciences, Inc. (b) | 1364314 |
| 6221 | Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, <br> Inc. (b) | 2687472 |
| 27223 | Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b) | 2512411 |
| 22810 | Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (b) | 3016623 |
|  |  | 23765632 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 5.9%**  |  |
| 58105 | Amazon.com, Inc. (b) | 12202050 |
| 432 | MercadoLibre, Inc. (b) | 759275 |
|  |  | 12961325 |
|  | **Building Products — 0.9%**  |  |
| 8940 | Modine Manufacturing Co. (b) | 2031615 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 2.4%**  |  |
| 11763 | Coinbase Global, Inc., <br> Class A (b) | 2068523 |
| 20147 | Robinhood Markets, Inc., <br> Class A (b) | 1528150 |
| 13694 | Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A | 1687854 |
|  |  | 5284527 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 0.9%**  |  |
| 15898 | Arista Networks, Inc. (b) | 2122383 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 0.5%**  |  |
| 42370 | Figure Technology Solutions, <br> Inc., Class A (b) | 1071114 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 0.5%**  |  |
| 27818 | Maplebear, Inc. (b) | 1043453 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 1.9%**  |  |
| 37934 | NextEra Energy, Inc. | 3557071 |
| 9066 | Oklo, Inc. (b) | 570705 |
|  |  | 4127776 |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 10.7%**  |  |
| 9858 | Eaton Corp. PLC | 3705819 |
| 5445 | GE Vernova, Inc. | 4756752 |
| 43592 | NuScale Power Corp. (b) | 560157 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Electrical Equipment** <br> **(Continued)**  |  |
| 27066 | Schneider Electric SE (EUR) | $8849195 |
| 29214 | Siemens Energy AG (EUR) | 5745732 |
|  |  | 23617655 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 0.3%**  |  |
| 32695 | Ouster, Inc. (b) | 619570 |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services** <br> **— 1.7%**  |  |
| 29799 | Baker Hughes Co. | 1944683 |
| 38147 | Solaris Energy Infrastructure, <br> Inc. | 1893235 |
|  |  | 3837918 |
|  | **Entertainment — 0.9%**  |  |
| 3715 | Spotify Technology S.A. (b) | 1913002 |
|  | **Financial Services — 2.3%**  |  |
| 1741 | Adyen N.V. (EUR) (b) (c) (d) | 2046469 |
| 25106 | Block, Inc. (b) | 1599252 |
| 54874 | Toast, Inc., Class A (b) | 1498609 |
|  |  | 5144330 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 0.5%**  |  |
| 2368 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (b) | 1192312 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 0.6%**  |  |
| 9294 | Airbnb, Inc., Class A (b) | 1255712 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 7.9%**  |  |
| 38218 | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 11914844 |
| 4780 | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 3098300 |
| 42735 | Pinterest, Inc., Class A (b) | 732050 |
| 11081 | Reddit, Inc., Class A (b) | 1615721 |
|  |  | 17360915 |
|  | **IT Services — 3.0%**  |  |
| 5445 | Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (b) | 937575 |
| 4963 | MongoDB, Inc. (b) | 1630197 |
| 27207 | Shopify, Inc., Class A (b) | 3284701 |
| 4906 | Snowflake, Inc. (b) | 826219 |
|  |  | 6678692 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 5.1%**  |  |
| 8757 | Eli Lilly & Co. | 9212277 |
| 16894 | Merck & Co., Inc. | 2091815 |
|  |  | 11304092 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 21.4%**  |  |
| 25184 | Advanced Micro Devices, <br> Inc. (b) | 5042089 |
| 27199 | Broadcom, Inc. | 8691440 |
| 277024 | indie Semiconductor, Inc., <br> Class A (b) | 1013908 |
| 55405 | Marvell Technology, Inc. | 4526034 |
| 14333 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 5910499 |
| 91208 | NVIDIA Corp. | 16161146 |
| 29799 | Rambus, Inc. (b) | 2969768 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) (Continued)** |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br> **(Continued)**  |  |
| 38280 | Rigetti Computing, Inc. (b) | $666838 |
| 24176 | Semtech Corp. (b) | 2181159 |
|  |  | 47162881 |
|  | **Software — 13.8%**  |  |
| 17877 | Atlassian Corp., Class A (b) | 1343099 |
| 99363 | Cellebrite DI Ltd. (b) | 1325502 |
| 30518 | Dynatrace, Inc. (b) | 1096207 |
| 21883 | Microsoft Corp. | 8594330 |
| 50132 | Oracle Corp. | 7289193 |
| 23979 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (b) | 3570953 |
| 14897 | Rubrik, Inc., Class A (b) | 774048 |
| 35417 | ServiceNow, Inc. (b) | 3825390 |
| 2946 | Synopsys, Inc. (b) | 1219644 |
| 9261 | Zscaler, Inc. (b) | 1361274 |
|  |  | 30399640 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 0.3%**  |  |
| 18133 | IonQ, Inc. (b) | 695763 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 0.7%**  |  |
| 40295 | Xometry, Inc., Class A (b) | 1652699 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 218444739 |
|  | (Cost $209,902,879) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| 2206668 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (e) | 2206668 |
|  | (Cost $2,206,668) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 220651407 |
|  | (Cost $212,109,547) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (44006)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $220607401 |

---

&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 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) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

&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 |
| EUR | – Euro |

---

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Country Allocation**<sup>†</sup> <br>| **% of Net** <br>**Assets**<br>|
| United States | 84.8% |
| France | 4.0 |
| Germany | 2.6 |
| Netherlands | 2.0 |
| Canada | 1.9 |
| Ireland | 1.7 |
| Denmark | 1.5 |
| Luxembourg | 0.9 |
| Israel | 0.6 |
| Total Investments | 100.0 |
| Net Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.0)<sup>†</sup><sup>†</sup> <br>|
| Total | 100.0% |

---

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

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| <sup>†</sup> <br>| Portfolio securities are categorized based upon their country <br> of incorporation.<br>|
| <sup>†</sup><sup>†</sup> <br>| Amount is less than 0.1%. |

---

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Common Stocks\* | $218444739 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $218444739 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 2206668 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2206668 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $220651407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $220651407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.7%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.7%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.7%** |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 7.6%**  |  |
| 9746 | Arista Networks, Inc. (a) | $1301091 |
| 30572 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2429251 |
| 363 | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 175060 |
|  |  | 3905402 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 4.9%**  |  |
| 9474 | Amphenol Corp., Class A | 1383772 |
| 6633 | Corning, Inc. | 997471 |
| 636 | Jabil, Inc. | 168534 |
|  |  | 2549777 |
|  | **Entertainment — 8.2%**  |  |
| 1023 | Live Nation Entertainment, <br> Inc. (a) | 165869 |
| 22529 | Netflix, Inc. (a) | 2168191 |
| 693 | TKO Group Holdings, Inc. | 155142 |
| 13810 | Walt Disney (The) Co. | 1464413 |
| 5610 | Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (a) | 158034 |
| 4769 | Warner Music Group Corp., <br> Class A | 136393 |
|  |  | 4248042 |
|  | **Financial Services — 9.1%**  |  |
| 4405 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 2278310 |
| 2152 | PayPal Holdings, Inc. | 99444 |
| 7251 | Visa, Inc., Class A | 2321335 |
|  |  | 4699089 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 9.3%**  |  |
| 7566 | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 2358776 |
| 3744 | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 2426786 |
|  |  | 4785562 |
|  | **IT Services — 3.5%**  |  |
| 1052 | GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (a) | 91692 |
| 7232 | International Business Machines <br> Corp. | 1737199 |
|  |  | 1828891 |
|  | **Media — 0.2%**  |  |
| 2050 | Fox Corp., Class A | 115497 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 27.3%**  |  |
| 6160 | Applied Materials, Inc. | 2293368 |
| 6010 | Broadcom, Inc. | 1920496 |
| 1018 | KLA Corp. | 1551992 |
| 9719 | Lam Research Corp. | 2273177 |
| 6667 | Marvell Technology, Inc. | 544627 |
| 147 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 167983 |
| 13689 | NVIDIA Corp. | 2425554 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br> **(Continued)**  |  |
| 8278 | QUALCOMM, Inc. | $1178456 |
| 744 | Teradyne, Inc. | 238102 |
| 7027 | Texas Instruments, Inc. | 1490497 |
|  |  | 14084252 |
|  | **Software — 21.1%**  |  |
| 3239 | Adobe, Inc. (a) | 849946 |
| 2613 | AppLovin Corp., Class A (a) | 1136054 |
| 446 | Autodesk, Inc. (a) | 109658 |
| 2104 | Cadence Design Systems, <br> Inc. (a) | 634146 |
| 841 | Datadog, Inc., Class A (a) | 94158 |
| 1656 | Fortinet, Inc. (a) | 130874 |
| 5104 | Gen Digital, Inc. | 115197 |
| 2156 | Intuit, Inc. | 881869 |
| 4924 | Microsoft Corp. | 1933852 |
| 12001 | Oracle Corp. | 1744945 |
| 14392 | Palantir Technologies, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 1974438 |
| 772 | PTC, Inc. (a) | 120887 |
| 8020 | ServiceNow, Inc. (a) | 866240 |
| 626 | Workday, Inc., Class A (a) | 83734 |
| 1587 | Zoom Communications, Inc. (a) | 117343 |
| 537 | Zscaler, Inc. (a) | 78934 |
|  |  | 10872275 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 4.9%**  |  |
| 8694 | Apple, Inc. | 2296781 |
| 1205 | NetApp, Inc. | 119331 |
| 1509 | Pure Storage, Inc., Class A (a) | 96908 |
|  |  | 2513020 |
|  | **Wireless Telecommunication** <br> **Services — 3.6%**  |  |
| 8650 | T-Mobile US, Inc. | 1877828 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 51479635 |
|  | (Cost $48,016,533) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** |
| 151430 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (b) | 151430 |
|  | (Cost $151,430) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 51631065 |
|  | (Cost $48,167,963) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.0%** | 13632 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $51644697 |

---

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Common Stocks\* | $51479635 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51479635 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 151430 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 151430 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $51631065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51631065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (LALT)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (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 — 99.8%** |  |
| 333552 | First Trust Alternative Absolute <br> Return Strategy ETF (a) | $10083277 |
| 108605 | First Trust Global Tactical <br> Commodity Strategy Fund (a) | 2772686 |
| 117989 | First Trust Long/Short Equity <br> ETF (a) | 8407306 |
| 88399 | First Trust Low Duration <br> Opportunities ETF (a) | 4458846 |
| 192701 | First Trust Managed Futures <br> Strategy Fund (a) | 9716890 |
| 101963 | First Trust Merger Arbitrage <br> ETF (a) | 2110634 |
| 32790 | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury <br> Bond ETF | 3213092 |
| 41399 | iShares Gold Trust (b) | 4101399 |
|  | **Total Investments — 99.8%** | 44864130 |
|  | (Cost $41,696,804) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — 0.2%** | 74141 |
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $44938271 |

---

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

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

&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 February 28, 2026 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded Funds\* | $44864130 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44864130 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **Active Factor** <br> **Large Cap ETF** <br>**(AFLG)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Active Factor** <br> **Mid Cap ETF** <br>**(AFMC)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Active Factor** <br> **Small Cap ETF** <br>**(AFSM)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $485891404 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $136363863 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $84719942 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 485891404 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 136363863 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84719942 |
| Cash |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |
| Dividends | 424749 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 81079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 47050 |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 150 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 183 |
| Capital shares sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Reclaims |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 264 |
| Total Assets | 486316153 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 136445092 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84767439 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |
| Due to custodian foreign currency |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Payables: |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 203106 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46806 |
| Investment securities purchased |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 203106 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46806 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $486113047 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $136383090 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $84720633 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $425601865 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $122463808 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $79628005 |
| Par value | 120000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24500 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 60391182 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13882782 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5068128 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $486113047 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $136383090 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $84720633 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $40.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $37.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $34.58 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, <br> par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 12000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2450002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $428302444 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $121809607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $77557964 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $428302444 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $121809607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $77557964 |
| Foreign currency, at cost (proceeds) | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust** <br> **Innovation** <br> **Leaders ETF** <br>**(ILDR)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Expanded** <br> **Technology ETF** <br>**(XPND)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Multi-Strategy** <br> **Alternative ETF** <br>**(LALT)** <br>|
| $220651407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51631065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7314491 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37549639 |
| 220651407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51631065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44864130 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78206 |
| 80204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39316 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1214540 |
| 2748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 220734359 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51670381 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46156876 |
| 11 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 126947 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25684 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6078 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1212527 |
| 126958 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25684 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1218605 |
| $220607401 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51644697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44938271 |
| $209394366 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $50045564 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40842091 |
| 71000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18500 |
| 11142035 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1584133 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4077680 |
| $220607401 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51644697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44938271 |
| $31.07 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $34.43 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24.29 |
| 7100002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1850002 |
| $212109547 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48167963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5779909 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35916895 |
| $212109547 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48167963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41696804 |
| $(11)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **Active Factor** <br> **Large Cap ETF** <br>**(AFLG)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Active Factor** <br> **Mid Cap ETF** <br>**(AFMC)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Active Factor** <br> **Small Cap ETF** <br>**(AFSM)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $3131570 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $775506 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $405393 |
| Dividends - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Foreign withholding tax | (351)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (740)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1075)<br>|
| Total investment income | 3131219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 774766 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 404318 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 1231385<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 318597<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 220391<br>|
| Other expenses | 23104 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4885 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2683 |
| Total expenses | 1254489 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 323482 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 223074 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | 1876730 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 451284 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 181244 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | (3053662)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2694884)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1087346)<br>|
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Unaffiliated | 11440294 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5296050 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1879964 |
| Foreign currency transactions |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 8386632 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2601166 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 792618 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | 25600991 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8524498 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3346610 |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 25600991 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8524498 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3346610 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | 33987623 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11125664 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4139228 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING** <br> **FROM OPERATIONS**<br>| $35864353 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11576948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4320472 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust** <br> **Innovation** <br> **Leaders ETF** <br>**(ILDR)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Expanded** <br> **Technology ETF** <br>**(XPND)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Multi-Strategy** <br> **Alternative ETF** <br>**(LALT)** <br>|
| $375893 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $158444 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40264 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1308385 |
| (3625)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 372268 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 158444 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1348649 |
| 729775<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 135496<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 30585<br>|
| 4891 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1939 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1514 |
| 734666 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 137435 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32099 |
| (362398)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 21009 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1316550 |
| (6864803)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (569416)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10042 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6398)<br>|
| 12986846 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1778619 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| (7914)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 6114129 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1209203 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3644 |
| (7292405)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2202008)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1161062 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1113903 |
| (7292405)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2202008)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2274965 |
| (1178276)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (992805)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2278609 |
| $(1540674)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(971796)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $3595159 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust Active Factor Large** <br> **Cap ETF (AFLG)** | **First Trust Active Factor Large** <br> **Cap ETF (AFLG)** | **First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap** <br> **ETF (AFMC)** | **First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap** <br> **ETF (AFMC)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $1876730 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1936460 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $451284 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $532896 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 8386632 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (884602)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2601166 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (816592)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 25600991 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30820361 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8524498 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5510913 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 35864353 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31872219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11576948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5227217 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations | (2254950)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1236126)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (482391)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (390260)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 95657681<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 396380052<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 61495477<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 76031161<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (41831813) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (46662472) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18262182) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13041366) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 53825868 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 349717580 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43233295 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62989795 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 87435271 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 380353673 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 54327852 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 67826752 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 398677776 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18324103 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82055238 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14228486 |
| End of period | $486113047 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $398677776 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $136383090 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $82055238 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 10600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 450002 |
| Shares sold | 2450000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11400000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1700000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2400000 |
| Shares redeemed | (1050000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1350000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (400000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 12000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2450002 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **First Trust Active Factor Small** <br> **Cap ETF (AFSM)** | **First Trust Active Factor Small** <br> **Cap ETF (AFSM)** | **First Trust Innovation Leaders** <br> **ETF (ILDR)** | **First Trust Innovation Leaders** <br> **ETF (ILDR)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $181244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $281883 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(362398)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(163229)<br>|
| 792618 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (521095)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6114129 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4465242 |
| 3346610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2280079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (7292405)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8989411 |
| 4320472 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2040867 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1540674)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13291424 |
| (153110)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (228345)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 43396428<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 36935126<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 137763196<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 89160185<br>|
| (6538898) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10334808) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (36419166) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (21794952) <br>|
| 36857530 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26600318 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 101344030 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 67365233 |
| 41024892 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28412840 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 99803356 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 80656657 |
| 43695741 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15282901 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 120804045 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40147388 |
| $84720633 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $43695741 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $220607401 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $120804045 |
| 1350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1700002 |
| 1300000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3150000 |
| (200000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (350000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1100000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (850000)<br>|
| 2450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7100002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4000002 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust Expanded Technology** <br> **ETF (XPND)** | **First Trust Expanded Technology** <br> **ETF (XPND)** | **First Trust Multi-Strategy** <br> **Alternative ETF (LALT)** | **First Trust Multi-Strategy** <br> **Alternative ETF (LALT)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $21009 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $34142 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1316550 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $391603 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1209203 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2247343 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3644 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 189444 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (2202008)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2006957 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2274965 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 718705 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| (971796)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4288442 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3595159 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1299752 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations | (12700)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (35335)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (437265)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (349696)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 27371297<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14138439<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19725640<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 16916419<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (5458492) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8740856) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6228595) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 21912805 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5397583 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19725640 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10687824 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 20928309 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9650690 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22883534 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11637880 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 30716388 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21065698 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22054737 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10416857 |
| End of period | $51644697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30716388 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44938271 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22054737 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 500002 |
| Shares sold | 750000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 450000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 850000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 800000 |
| Shares redeemed | (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (300000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (300000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 1500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1850002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000002 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $37.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.32 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.49 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.99 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.16<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.36<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.31<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.35<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.30<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.27<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.26) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.72<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 3.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.56<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.96) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.99<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.33) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.37) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $40.51<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.72<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 8.24<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.76<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.22<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11.18)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28.74<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $486113<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $398678<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18324<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5144<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4698<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4007<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.56<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.84<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.24<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.12<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 48<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 61<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 70<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.55%.

&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 VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $33.49 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.37 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.16<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.38<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.24<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.23<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.19<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.80<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.96) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.76<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 4.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.70<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.64) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.95<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.23) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.25) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $37.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.12<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 12.15<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.96<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26.81<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.59<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (14.04)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 43.52<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $136383<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $82055<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14228<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6287<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1110<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1306<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.66<br> % (c) (d) (e)<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>| 0.92<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.21<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.84<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.96<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.21<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.81<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 52<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 49<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 80<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 80<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) 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;(e) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.65%.

&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

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $32.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.57 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.45 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.10<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.26<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.22<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.31<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.05<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.19<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.75<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.85) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.30<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.68<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.48<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.60) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.35<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.23) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $34.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.72<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 7.09<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.64<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22.72<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (13.52)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45.40<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $84721<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43696<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15283<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3768<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2294<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2672<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.76<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.62<br> % (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.89<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.81<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.30<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.01<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.27<br> % (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 65<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 79<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 73<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 86<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.75%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) 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;(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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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR)**

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

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15.18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.95 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.07 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.06) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.93<br> (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.65<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7.66) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.90<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.87<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7.74) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.88<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.00) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Total distributions | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $31.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.95<br>|
| **Total return** (e) | 2.88<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 27.86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29.64<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20.03<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (33.75)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.35<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $220607<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $120804<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40147<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15489<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3036<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3443<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.76<br> % (f) (g)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % (f)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average <br> net assets<br>| (0.37)% (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32)% (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.24)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.51)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.49)% (f)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (i) | 28<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 57<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 43<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 58<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is May 25, 2021, 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) Amount
 represents less than $0.01.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.75%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) 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;(i) 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 VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND)**

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

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $34.13 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.76 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.87 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.18 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.02<br> (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.04<br> (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.03<br> (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.06<br> (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.00) (c)<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.29<br> (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.89) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.69<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.85) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.69<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $34.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.00<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.87<br>|
| **Total return** (e) | 0.91<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21.68<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (22.19)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.37<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $51645<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30716<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21066<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6529<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15300<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16399<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.66<br> % (f) (g)<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> % (f)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average <br> net assets<br>| 0.10<br> % (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.14<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.11<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.36<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.19<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03)% (f)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (h) | 21<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 71<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 61<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 81<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 88<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is June 14, 2021, 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) Amount
 represents less than $0.01.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.65%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) 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 VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (LALT)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended**  | **Year** <br>**Ended**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **8/31/2025** | **8/31/2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.83 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.01 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | 0.98<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.52<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.23<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.06<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.56<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.29<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.32) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.50) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.46) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $24.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.21<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 11.73<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.49<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.47<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $44938<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22055<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $10417<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1011<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.21<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.21<br> % (g)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (d) | 8.61<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.45<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.39<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.97<br> % (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (h) | 7<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17<br> % <br>|

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is January 31, 2023, 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) 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;(e) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.20%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Includes
 excise tax. If this excise tax expense was not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.20%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) 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 VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 six funds (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"). AFLG, AFMC and AFSM are each a diversified series of the Trust, and ILDR, XPND and LALT are each a non-diversified series of the Trust. The shares of each Fund are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc.

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

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| |
|:---|
| First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF – (ticker "AFLG") |
| First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF – (ticker "AFMC") |
| First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF – (ticker "AFSM") |
| First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF – (ticker "ILDR") |
| First Trust Expanded Technology ETF – (ticker "XPND") |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF – (ticker "LALT") |

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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."

Each Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund. AFLG, AFMC, AFSM, and ILDR's investment objective seeks to provide capital appreciation. XPND's investment objective seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. LALT's investment objective is long-term total return.

Under normal market conditions, AFLG will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in U.S.-listed equity securities issued by large capitalization companies.

Under normal market conditions, AFMC will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in U.S.-listed equity securities issued by mid capitalization companies.

Under normal market conditions, AFSM will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in U.S.-listed equity securities issued by small capitalization companies.

Under normal market conditions, ILDR will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stock and depositary receipts issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies that may benefit from the development or application of scientific and technological innovation.

Under normal market conditions, XPND will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies identified by the Fund's investment advisor as either information technology companies or financial companies and communication services companies whose operations are principally derived from and/or dependent upon technology.

Under normal market conditions, LALT allocates its assets amongst a variety of alternative asset categories and strategies in an effort to provide lower correlation and diversifying risk exposures compared to traditional equity and fixed income benchmarks (e.g., the S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Index or Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index) over various market cycles.

There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective. The Funds may not be appropriate for all investors.

**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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**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. 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, exchange-traded funds and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding Nasdaq, Inc. ("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.

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

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

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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

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.

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;&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 February 28, 2026, 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. Interest income, if any, is recorded 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 real estate investment trusts ("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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**C. 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 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.

**D. Affiliated Transactions**

LALT invests in securities of affiliated funds. LALT'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 at February 28, 2026, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| First Trust Alternative <br> Absolute Return Strategy <br> ETF<br>| 333552 | $4885271 | $5072381 | $(167871)<br>| $291952 | $1544 | $10083277 | $607353 |
| First Trust Global Tactical <br> Commodity Strategy Fund<br>| 108605 | 1317623 | 1414237 |  | 40826 |  | 2772686 | 269885 |
| First Trust Long/Short Equity <br> ETF<br>| 117989 | 4664277 | 4089216 | (628879)<br>| 280077 | 2615 | 8407306 | 32633 |
| First Trust Low Duration <br> Opportunities ETF<br>| 88399 | 1387492 | 3109116 | (87065)<br>| 49343 | (40)<br>| 4458846 | 63631 |
| First Trust Managed Futures <br> Strategy Fund<br>| 192701 | 4769287 | 4500221 | (8802)<br>| 456515 | (331)<br>| 9716890 | 280924 |
| First Trust Merger Arbitrage <br> ETF<br>| 101963 | 1616986 | 1092700 | (584056)<br>| (4810)<br>| (10186)<br>| 2110634 | 53959 |
|  |  | $18640936 | $19277871 | $(1476673)<br>| $1113903 | $(6398)<br>| $37549639 | $1308385 |

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**E. Restricted Securities**

As of February 28, 2026, AFSM held restricted securities as shown in the following table that the Advisor has deemed illiquid pursuant to procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security | Acquisition <br>Date<br>| Shares | Current <br>Price<br>| Carrying <br>Cost<br>| Value | % of <br>Net Assets<br>|
| OmniAb, Inc. - 12.5 Earnout Shares | 11/02/22 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | 0.00<br> %<br>|
| OmniAb, Inc. - 15 Earnout Shares | 11/02/22 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53 | 0.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0 | 0.00 |
|  |  |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | 0.00<br> %<br>|

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**F. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of each Fund, if any, are declared and paid quarterly, 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 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 year ended August 31, 2025 were as follows:

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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 Active Factor Large Cap ETF | $1236126 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF | 390260 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF | 228345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Expanded Technology ETF | 35335 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 349696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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As of August 31, 2025, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for each Fund were as follows:

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

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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 Active Factor Large Cap ETF | $731172 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3536528)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $29587135 |
| First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF | 168252 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2220179)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4840152 |
| First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF | 70467 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2559723)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3390022 |
| First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF | (116228)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1583839)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14382776 |
| First Trust Expanded Technology ETF | 6192 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3087027)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5649464 |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 96648 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (39263)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 862401 |

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**G. Income 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.

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 AFLG, AFMC, AFSM, ILDR and XPND, the taxable years ended 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. For LALT, the taxable years ended 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, 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 August 31, 2025, 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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 Active Factor Large Cap ETF | $3536528 |
| First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF | 2220179 |
| First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF | 2559723 |
| First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF | 1583839 |
| First Trust Expanded Technology ETF | 3087027 |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 39263 |

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Certain losses realized during the current fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the following Fund incurred and elected to defer net late year ordinary or capital losses as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Qualified Late Year Losses | Qualified Late Year Losses |
|  | Ordinary Losses | Capital Losses |
| First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF | $116228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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As of February 28, 2026, 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 Active Factor Large Cap ETF | $428302444 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $68800333 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(11211373)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $57588960 |
| First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF | 121809607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16976255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2421999)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14554256 |
| First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF | 77557964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10920046 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3758068)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7161978 |
| First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF | 212109547 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26930809 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (18388949)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8541860 |
| First Trust Expanded Technology ETF | 48167963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7051038 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3587936)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3463102 |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 41696804 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3167326 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3167326 |

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**H. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

**I. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 each 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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor, First Trust manages the investment of each Fund's assets and is responsible for the expenses of each Fund, including the cost of transfer agency, custody, fund administration, legal, audit, license fees and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to investments in other investment companies ("acquired fund fees and expenses"), brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses. 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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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | AFLG | AFMC | AFSM | XPND | LALT |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.55000<br> %<br>| 0.65000<br> %<br>| 0.75000<br> %<br>| 0.65000<br> %<br>| 0.20000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.53625<br> %<br>| 0.63375<br> %<br>| 0.73125<br> %<br>| 0.63375<br> %<br>| 0.19500<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.52250<br> %<br>| 0.61750<br> %<br>| 0.71250<br> %<br>| 0.61750<br> %<br>| 0.19000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.50875<br> %<br>| 0.60125<br> %<br>| 0.69375<br> %<br>| 0.60125<br> %<br>| 0.18500<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.49500<br> %<br>| 0.58500<br> %<br>| 0.67500<br> %<br>| 0.58500<br> %<br>| 0.18000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.46750<br> %<br>| 0.55250<br> %<br>| 0.63750<br> %<br>| 0.55250<br> %<br>| 0.17000<br> %<br>|

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|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | ILDR |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.75000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.73125<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.71250<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.69375<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.67500<br> %<br>|

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In addition, LALT incurs acquired fund fees and expenses. The total of the unitary management fee and acquired fund fees and expenses represents LALT's total annual operating expenses.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("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.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. 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 February 28, 2026, 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 Active Factor Large Cap ETF | $167542699 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $167752198 |
| First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF | 47016412 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46974553 |
| First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF | 30244885 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30150559 |
| First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF | 54068221 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 54444716 |
| First Trust Expanded Technology ETF | 9004375 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8952735 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | $3049445 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2097478 |

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For the six months ended February 28, 2026, 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 Active Factor Large Cap ETF | $95440152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41716434 |
| First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF | 61386365 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18251907 |
| First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF | 43292735 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6501910 |
| First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF | 136947588 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36500240 |
| First Trust Expanded Technology ETF | 27292291 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5504736 |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 19621213 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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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 December 31, 2026.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**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 VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (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 February 28, 2026.

**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 February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees 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 for the most recent fiscal half year.

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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

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|:---|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January (FJAN) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (DJAN) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February (FFEB) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (DFEB) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (FMAR) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (FMAY) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May (DMAY) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June (FJUN) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June (DJUN) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July (FJUL) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (DJUL) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (FAUG) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August (DAUG) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (FSEP) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (DSEP) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (FOCT) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (DOCT) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (FNOV) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November (DNOV) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (FDEC) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC) |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT) |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG) |

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026** 

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| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4285_1) |  |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January (FJAN)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4285_1) | 1 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (DJAN)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4286_1) | 2 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February (FFEB)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4189_1) | 3 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (DFEB)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4190_1) | 4 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (FMAR)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4303_1) | 5 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4289_1) | 6 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4306_1) | 7 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4307_1) | 8 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (FMAY)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4192_1) | 9 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May (DMAY)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4193_1) | 10 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June (FJUN)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4196_1) | 11 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June (DJUN)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4197_1) | 12 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July (FJUL)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4198_1) | 13 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (DJUL)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4199_1) | 14 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (FAUG)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4271_1) | 15 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August (DAUG)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4272_1) | 16 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (FSEP)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4266_1) | 17 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (DSEP)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4267_1) | 18 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (FOCT)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4268_1) | 19 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (DOCT)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4269_1) | 20 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (FNOV)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4274_1) | 21 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November (DNOV)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4275_1) | 22 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (FDEC)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4281_1) | 23 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4280_1) | 24 |
| [FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4259_1) | 25 |
| [FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG)](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4260_1) | 26 |
| [Statements of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4281_2) | 28 |
| [Statements of Operations](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4281_1) | 34 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4281_1) | 40 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4280_1) | 51 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4285_1) | 77 |
| [Other Information](#xx_4945c2b2-b8d1-42c8-ace6-cbc207f98e02_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4281_1) | 94 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that any series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (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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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January (FJAN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** |
| 12964655 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $12964655 |
|  | (Cost $12,964,655) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.1%** | 12964655 |
|  | (Cost $12,964,655) |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.6%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** |  |
| 17456 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1197464144 | $6.92 | 01/15/27 | 1174610574 |
|  | (Cost $1,184,575,622) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** |  |
| 17456 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1197464144 | 691.66 | 01/15/27 | 71657753 |
|  | (Cost $68,231,108) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1246268327 |
|  | (Cost $1,252,806,730) | (Cost $1,252,806,730) | (Cost $1,252,806,730) | (Cost $1,252,806,730) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** |  |
| (17456) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1197464144)<br>| 792.16 | 01/15/27 | (15076224)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $19,888,294) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (3.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.4)%** |  |
| (17456) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1197464144)<br>| 622.49 | 01/15/27 | (40682255)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $39,234,648) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (55758479)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $59,122,942) | (Premiums received $59,122,942) | (Premiums received $59,122,942) | (Premiums received $59,122,942) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (745482)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1202729021 |

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12964655 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $12964655 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1246268327 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1246268327 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1259232982 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $12964655 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1246268327 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(55758479)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(55758479)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (DJAN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** |
| 4605860 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $4605860 |
|  | (Cost $4,605,860) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.1%** | 4605860 |
|  | (Cost $4,605,860) |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** |  |
| 6313 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $433065487 | $6.91 | 01/15/27 | 424806568 |
|  | (Cost $427,436,590) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.5%** |  |
| 6313 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 433065487 | 657.08 | 01/15/27 | 19563103 |
|  | (Cost $19,089,497) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 444369671 |
|  | (Cost $446,526,087) | (Cost $446,526,087) | (Cost $446,526,087) | (Cost $446,526,087) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** |  |
| (6313) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (433065487)<br>| 772.10 | 01/15/27 | (8507778)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $10,552,184) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.1)%** |  |
| (6313) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (433065487)<br>| 484.16 | 01/15/27 | (4659246)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,593,858) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (13167024)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $15,146,042) | (Premiums received $15,146,042) | (Premiums received $15,146,042) | (Premiums received $15,146,042) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (261183)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $435547324 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4605860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4605860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 444369671 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 444369671 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $448975531 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4605860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $444369671 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(13167024)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(13167024)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| 13083576 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $13083576 |
|  | (Cost $13,083,576) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 13083576 |
|  | (Cost $13,083,576) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.1%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.0%** |  |
| 16507 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1132363693 | $6.89 | 02/19/27 | 1111539122 |
|  | (Cost $1,116,898,061) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** |  |
| 16507 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1132363693 | 689.43 | 02/19/27 | 69289288 |
|  | (Cost $69,273,108) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1180828410 |
|  | (Cost $1,186,171,169) | (Cost $1,186,171,169) | (Cost $1,186,171,169) | (Cost $1,186,171,169) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.6)%** |  |
| (16507) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1132363693)<br>| 792.91 | 02/19/27 | (17934690)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $19,967,093) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.6)%** |  |
| (16507) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1132363693)<br>| 620.49 | 02/19/27 | (40534094)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $40,628,270) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (58468784)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $60,595,363) | (Premiums received $60,595,363) | (Premiums received $60,595,363) | (Premiums received $60,595,363) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (766655)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1134676547 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13083576 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $13083576 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1180828410 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1180828410 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1193911986 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $13083576 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1180828410 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(58468784)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(58468784)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (DFEB)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| 4624895 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $4624895 |
|  | (Cost $4,624,895) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 4624895 |
|  | (Cost $4,624,895) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.8%** |  |
| 5844 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $400892556 | $6.88 | 02/19/27 | 393525610 |
|  | (Cost $395,470,589) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.7%** |  |
| 5844 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 400892556 | 654.96 | 02/19/27 | 18801784 |
|  | (Cost $18,803,976) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 412327394 |
|  | (Cost $414,274,565) | (Cost $414,274,565) | (Cost $414,274,565) | (Cost $414,274,565) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.4)%** |  |
| (5844) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (400892556)<br>| 771.27 | 02/19/27 | (9805122)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $10,980,717) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.2)%** |  |
| (5844) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (400892556)<br>| 482.60 | 02/19/27 | (4723997)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,738,969) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (14529119)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $15,719,686) | (Premiums received $15,719,686) | (Premiums received $15,719,686) | (Premiums received $15,719,686) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (259196)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $402163974 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4624895 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4624895 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 412327394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 412327394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $416952289 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4624895 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $412327394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(14529119)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(14529119)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** |
| 2850872 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $2850872 |
|  | (Cost $2,850,872) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.3%** | 2850872 |
|  | (Cost $2,850,872) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** |  |
| 14993 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1028504807 | $5.64 | 03/20/26 | 1017976573 |
|  | (Cost $839,979,919) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** |  |
| 14993 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1028504807 | 563.98 | 03/20/26 | 558339 |
|  | (Cost $46,825,874) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1018534912 |
|  | (Cost $886,805,793) | (Cost $886,805,793) | (Cost $886,805,793) | (Cost $886,805,793) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.5)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** |  |
| (14993) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1028504807)<br>| 647.39 | 03/20/26 | (62435950)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $15,258,846) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| (14993) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1028504807)<br>| 507.58 | 03/20/26 | (216649)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $23,655,273) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (62652599)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $38,914,119) | (Premiums received $38,914,119) | (Premiums received $38,914,119) | (Premiums received $38,914,119) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (615528)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $958117657 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2850872 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2850872 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1018534912 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1018534912 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1021385784 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2850872 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1018534912 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(62652599)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(62652599)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** |
| 1136891 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1136891 |
|  | (Cost $1,136,891) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.3%** | 1136891 |
|  | (Cost $1,136,891) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.1%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 108.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.1%** |  |
| 6061 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $415778539 | $5.63 | 03/20/26 | 411528505 |
|  | (Cost $339,454,651) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** |  |
| 6061 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 415778539 | 535.78 | 03/20/26 | 134736 |
|  | (Cost $16,301,901) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 411663241 |
|  | (Cost $355,756,552) | (Cost $355,756,552) | (Cost $355,756,552) | (Cost $355,756,552) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.3)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (8.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.3)%** |  |
| (6061) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (415778539)<br>| 635.72 | 03/20/26 | (31746851)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,128,071) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| (6061) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (415778539)<br>| 394.79 | 03/20/26 | (28608)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,717,543) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (31775459)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $12,845,614) | (Premiums received $12,845,614) | (Premiums received $12,845,614) | (Premiums received $12,845,614) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (244213)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $380780460 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1136891 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1136891 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 411663241 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 411663241 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $412800132 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1136891 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $411663241 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(31775459)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(31775459)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** |
| 3442165 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $3442165 |
|  | (Cost $3,442,165) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.4%** | 3442165 |
|  | (Cost $3,442,165) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.2%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.2%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 111.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 111.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 111.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 111.1%** |  |
| 16234 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1113636166 | $5.26 | 04/17/26 | 1102692502 |
|  | (Cost $873,872,933) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** |  |
| 16234 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1113636166 | 526.41 | 04/17/26 | 1548724 |
|  | (Cost $53,117,356) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1104241226 |
|  | (Cost $926,990,289) | (Cost $926,990,289) | (Cost $926,990,289) | (Cost $926,990,289) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.5)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (11.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (11.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (11.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (11.4)%** |  |
| (16234) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1113636166)<br>| 621.90 | 04/17/26 | (113586701)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $29,709,812) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** |  |
| (16234) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1113636166)<br>| 473.77 | 04/17/26 | (829557)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $30,548,157) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (114416258)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $60,257,969) | (Premiums received $60,257,969) | (Premiums received $60,257,969) | (Premiums received $60,257,969) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (630678)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $992636455 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3442165 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3442165 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1104241226 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1104241226 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1107683391 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3442165 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1104241226 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(114416258)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(114416258)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** |
| 1036589 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1036589 |
|  | (Cost $1,036,589) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.4%** | 1036589 |
|  | (Cost $1,036,589) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.9%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 114.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 114.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 114.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 114.8%** |  |
| 4923 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $337712877 | $5.25 | 04/17/26 | 334399058 |
|  | (Cost $264,281,837) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** |  |
| 4923 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 337712877 | 500.09 | 04/17/26 | 344068 |
|  | (Cost $12,741,817) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 334743126 |
|  | (Cost $277,023,654) | (Cost $277,023,654) | (Cost $277,023,654) | (Cost $277,023,654) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (15.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (15.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (15.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (15.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (15.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (15.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (15.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (15.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (15.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (15.2)%** |  |
| (4923) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (337712877)<br>| 600.95 | 04/17/26 | (44084726)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $11,149,432) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| (4923) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (337712877)<br>| 368.49 | 04/17/26 | (68676)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,056,128) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (44153402)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $14,205,560) | (Premiums received $14,205,560) | (Premiums received $14,205,560) | (Premiums received $14,205,560) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (186589)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $291439724 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1036589 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1036589 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 334743126 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 334743126 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $335779715 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1036589 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $334743126 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(44153402)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(44153402)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** |
| 4757958 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $4757958 |
|  | (Cost $4,757,958) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.5%** | 4757958 |
|  | (Cost $4,757,958) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 103.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 103.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 103.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 103.1%** |  |
| 16279 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1116723121 | $5.94 | 05/15/26 | 1104746335 |
|  | (Cost $957,345,105) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.6%** |  |
| 16279 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1116723121 | 594.20 | 05/15/26 | 7068505 |
|  | (Cost $51,612,761) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1111814840 |
|  | (Cost $1,008,957,866) | (Cost $1,008,957,866) | (Cost $1,008,957,866) | (Cost $1,008,957,866) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.1)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (3.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.8)%** |  |
| (16279) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1116723121)<br>| 683.03 | 05/15/26 | (40618059)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $16,846,485) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** |  |
| (16279) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1116723121)<br>| 534.78 | 05/15/26 | (3385381)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $27,241,410) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (44003440)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $44,087,895) | (Premiums received $44,087,895) | (Premiums received $44,087,895) | (Premiums received $44,087,895) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (681818)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1071887540 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4757958 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4757958 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1111814840 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1111814840 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1116572798 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4757958 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1111814840 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(44003440)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(44003440)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May (DMAY)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** |
| 1337177 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1337177 |
|  | (Cost $1,337,177) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.5%** | 1337177 |
|  | (Cost $1,337,177) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 104.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.9%** |  |
| 4636 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $318024964 | $5.93 | 05/15/26 | 314618756 |
|  | (Cost $270,707,517) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.4%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.4%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.4%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.4%** |  |
| 4636 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 318024964 | 564.49 | 05/15/26 | 1358904 |
|  | (Cost $12,765,474) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 315977660 |
|  | (Cost $283,472,991) | (Cost $283,472,991) | (Cost $283,472,991) | (Cost $283,472,991) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.7)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (5.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.6)%** |  |
| (4636) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (318024964)<br>| 667.29 | 05/15/26 | (16862616)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,934,964) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** |  |
| (4636) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (318024964)<br>| 415.94 | 05/15/26 | (293644)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,054,157) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (17156260)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $9,989,121) | (Premiums received $9,989,121) | (Premiums received $9,989,121) | (Premiums received $9,989,121) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (190934)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $299967643 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1337177 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1337177 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 315977660 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 315977660 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $317314837 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1337177 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $315977660 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(17156260)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(17156260)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** |
| 5636652 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $5636652 |
|  | (Cost $5,636,652) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.5%** | 5636652 |
|  | (Cost $5,636,652) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 103.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 103.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 103.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 103.5%** |  |
| 16630 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1140801370 | $5.94 | 06/18/26 | 1125185800 |
|  | (Cost $980,066,559) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** |  |
| 16630 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1140801370 | 594.28 | 06/18/26 | 11241880 |
|  | (Cost $53,299,720) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1136427680 |
|  | (Cost $1,033,366,279) | (Cost $1,033,366,279) | (Cost $1,033,366,279) | (Cost $1,033,366,279) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.9)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.4)%** |  |
| (16630) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1140801370)<br>| 684.24 | 06/18/26 | (48060700)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $18,169,776) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** |  |
| (16630) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1140801370)<br>| 534.85 | 06/18/26 | (5787240)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $30,351,919) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (53847940)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $48,521,695) | (Premiums received $48,521,695) | (Premiums received $48,521,695) | (Premiums received $48,521,695) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (698317)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1087518075 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5636652 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5636652 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1136427680 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1136427680 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1142064332 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5636652 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1136427680 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(53847940)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(53847940)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June (DJUN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** |
| 1458339 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1458339 |
|  | (Cost $1,458,339) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.5%** | 1458339 |
|  | (Cost $1,458,339) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 105.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 105.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 105.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 105.6%** |  |
| 4391 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $301218209 | $5.93 | 06/18/26 | 297258010 |
|  | (Cost $257,785,921) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** |  |
| 4391 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 301218209 | 564.57 | 06/18/26 | 2067766 |
|  | (Cost $11,121,952) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 299325776 |
|  | (Cost $268,907,873) | (Cost $268,907,873) | (Cost $268,907,873) | (Cost $268,907,873) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** |  |
| (4391) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (301218209)<br>| 666.07 | 06/18/26 | (18484617)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,830,874) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** |  |
| (4391) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (301218209)<br>| 416.00 | 06/18/26 | (516294)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,735,115) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (19000911)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $9,565,989) | (Premiums received $9,565,989) | (Premiums received $9,565,989) | (Premiums received $9,565,989) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (173547)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $281609657 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1458339 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1458339 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 299325776 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 299325776 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $300784115 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1458339 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $299325776 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(19000911)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(19000911)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| 7177870 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $7177870 |
|  | (Cost $7,177,870) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.6%** | 7177870 |
|  | (Cost $7,177,870) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 100.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.6%** |  |
| 17643 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1210292157 | $6.28 | 07/17/26 | 1193676862 |
|  | (Cost $1,093,813,045) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** |  |
| 17643 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1210292157 | 627.58 | 07/17/26 | 21987059 |
|  | (Cost $57,860,862) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1215663921 |
|  | (Cost $1,151,673,907) | (Cost $1,151,673,907) | (Cost $1,151,673,907) | (Cost $1,151,673,907) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** |  |
| (17643) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1210292157)<br>| 718.89 | 07/17/26 | (24974901)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $17,193,321) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** |  |
| (17643) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1210292157)<br>| 564.82 | 07/17/26 | (10810043)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $32,388,326) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (35784944)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $49,581,647) | (Premiums received $49,581,647) | (Premiums received $49,581,647) | (Premiums received $49,581,647) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (749625)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1186307222 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7177870 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $7177870 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1215663921 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1215663921 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1222841791 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $7177870 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1215663921 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(35784944)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(35784944)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (DJUL)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| 2413648 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $2413648 |
|  | (Cost $2,413,648) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.6%** | 2413648 |
|  | (Cost $2,413,648) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 101.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 101.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 101.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 101.8%** |  |
| 5948 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $408026852 | $6.27 | 07/17/26 | 402431212 |
|  | (Cost $365,923,946) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.3%** |  |
| 5948 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 408026852 | 596.20 | 07/17/26 | 5164113 |
|  | (Cost $15,334,882) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 407595325 |
|  | (Cost $381,258,828) | (Cost $381,258,828) | (Cost $381,258,828) | (Cost $381,258,828) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (3.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.3)%** |  |
| (5948) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (408026852)<br>| 702.70 | 07/17/26 | (13278196)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $8,149,608) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** |  |
| (5948) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (408026852)<br>| 439.31 | 07/17/26 | (1160515)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,588,139) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (14438711)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $11,737,747) | (Premiums received $11,737,747) | (Premiums received $11,737,747) | (Premiums received $11,737,747) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (250669)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $395319593 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2413648 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2413648 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 407595325 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 407595325 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $410008973 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2413648 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $407595325 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(14438711)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(14438711)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** |
| 7984560 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $7984560 |
|  | (Cost $7,984,560) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.7%** | 7984560 |
|  | (Cost $7,984,560) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 99.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.9%** |  |
| 17192 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1179354008 | $6.43 | 08/21/26 | 1163349288 |
|  | (Cost $1,089,918,253) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** |  |
| 17192 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1179354008 | 643.44 | 08/21/26 | 30607433 |
|  | (Cost $57,343,197) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1193956721 |
|  | (Cost $1,147,261,450) | (Cost $1,147,261,450) | (Cost $1,147,261,450) | (Cost $1,147,261,450) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.8)%** |  |
| (17192) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1179354008)<br>| 735.39 | 08/21/26 | (20800945)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $15,558,877) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.3)%** |  |
| (17192) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1179354008)<br>| 579.10 | 08/21/26 | (15631482)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $32,045,836) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (36432427)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $47,604,713) | (Premiums received $47,604,713) | (Premiums received $47,604,713) | (Premiums received $47,604,713) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (732537)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1164776317 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7984560 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $7984560 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1193956721 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1193956721 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1201941281 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $7984560 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1193956721 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(36432427)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(36432427)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August (DAUG)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** |
| 2396507 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $2396507 |
|  | (Cost $2,396,507) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.7%** | 2396507 |
|  | (Cost $2,396,507) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 100.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.6%** |  |
| 5164 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $354245236 | $6.42 | 08/21/26 | 349442923 |
|  | (Cost $325,880,752) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** |  |
| 5164 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 354245236 | 611.27 | 08/21/26 | 6556937 |
|  | (Cost $13,323,323) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 355999860 |
|  | (Cost $339,204,075) | (Cost $339,204,075) | (Cost $339,204,075) | (Cost $339,204,075) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** |  |
| (5164) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (354245236)<br>| 720.52 | 08/21/26 | (9451721)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,614,197) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** |  |
| (5164) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (354245236)<br>| 450.41 | 08/21/26 | (1471688)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,123,989) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (10923409)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $9,738,186) | (Premiums received $9,738,186) | (Premiums received $9,738,186) | (Premiums received $9,738,186) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (219343)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $347253615 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2396507 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2396507 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 355999860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 355999860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $358396367 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2396507 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $355999860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(10923409)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(10923409)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| 8944188 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $8944188 |
|  | (Cost $8,944,188) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 8944188 |
|  | (Cost $8,944,188) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.4%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.7%** |  |
| 16937 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1161861263 | $6.64 | 09/18/26 | 1143013431 |
|  | (Cost $1,104,777,405) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** |  |
| 16937 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1161861263 | 663.70 | 09/18/26 | 42071338 |
|  | (Cost $58,147,481) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1185084769 |
|  | (Cost $1,162,924,886) | (Cost $1,162,924,886) | (Cost $1,162,924,886) | (Cost $1,162,924,886) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.1)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** |  |
| (16937) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1161861263)<br>| 756.62 | 09/18/26 | (13792815)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $16,640,027) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.9)%** |  |
| (16937) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1161861263)<br>| 597.33 | 09/18/26 | (21799443)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $33,027,984) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (35592258)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $49,668,011) | (Premiums received $49,668,011) | (Premiums received $49,668,011) | (Premiums received $49,668,011) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (725545)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1157711154 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8944188 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $8944188 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1185084769 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1185084769 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1194028957 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $8944188 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1185084769 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(35592258)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(35592258)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (DSEP)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| 2612962 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $2612962 |
|  | (Cost $2,612,962) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 2612962 |
|  | (Cost $2,612,962) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 101.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 101.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 101.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 101.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 101.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 101.8%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 99.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.2%** |  |
| 4996 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $342720604 | $6.63 | 09/18/26 | 337165851 |
|  | (Cost $326,009,499) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** |  |
| 4996 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 342720604 | 630.52 | 09/18/26 | 8914962 |
|  | (Cost $12,953,740) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 346080813 |
|  | (Cost $338,963,239) | (Cost $338,963,239) | (Cost $338,963,239) | (Cost $338,963,239) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.5)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** |  |
| (4996) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (342720604)<br>| 739.56 | 09/18/26 | (6632140)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $7,508,169) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** |  |
| (4996) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (342720604)<br>| 464.59 | 09/18/26 | (1916865)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,032,828) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (8549005)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $10,540,997) | (Premiums received $10,540,997) | (Premiums received $10,540,997) | (Premiums received $10,540,997) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (213817)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $339930953 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2612962 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2612962 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 346080813 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 346080813 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $348693775 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2612962 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $346080813 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(8549005)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(8549005)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| 9391781 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $9391781 |
|  | (Cost $9,391,781) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 9391781 |
|  | (Cost $9,391,781) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.7%** |  |
| 16319 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1119467081 | $6.64 | 10/16/26 | 1101427243 |
|  | (Cost $1,071,831,190) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 3.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.9%** |  |
| 16319 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1119467081 | 664.39 | 10/16/26 | 43867267 |
|  | (Cost $59,874,257) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1145294510 |
|  | (Cost $1,131,705,447) | (Cost $1,131,705,447) | (Cost $1,131,705,447) | (Cost $1,131,705,447) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.2)%** |  |
| (16319) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1119467081)<br>| 764.65 | 10/16/26 | (13781885)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $19,175,609) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.1)%** |  |
| (16319) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1119467081)<br>| 597.95 | 10/16/26 | (23468028)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $34,638,571) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (37249913)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $53,814,180) | (Premiums received $53,814,180) | (Premiums received $53,814,180) | (Premiums received $53,814,180) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (697889)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1116738489 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9391781 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $9391781 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1145294510 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1145294510 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1154686291 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $9391781 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1145294510 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(37249913)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(37249913)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (DOCT)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** |
| 3124252 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $3124252 |
|  | (Cost $3,124,252) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.9%** | 3124252 |
|  | (Cost $3,124,252) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 99.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.2%** |  |
| 5500 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $377294500 | $6.63 | 10/16/26 | 371219915 |
|  | (Cost $360,392,683) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 2.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.9%** |  |
| 5500 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 377294500 | 631.17 | 10/16/26 | 10820645 |
|  | (Cost $15,720,723) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 382040560 |
|  | (Cost $376,113,406) | (Cost $376,113,406) | (Cost $376,113,406) | (Cost $376,113,406) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (2.9)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.2)%** |  |
| (5500) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (377294500)<br>| 742.32 | 10/16/26 | (8375125)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $10,087,958) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** |  |
| (5500) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (377294500)<br>| 465.07 | 10/16/26 | (2427590)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,794,470) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (10802715)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $13,882,428) | (Premiums received $13,882,428) | (Premiums received $13,882,428) | (Premiums received $13,882,428) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (234690)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $374127407 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3124252 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3124252 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 382040560 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 382040560 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $385164812 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3124252 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $382040560 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(10802715)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(10802715)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** |
| 10586509 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $10586509 |
|  | (Cost $10,586,509) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.9%** | 10586509 |
|  | (Cost $10,586,509) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.9%** |  |
| 16967 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1163919233 | $6.59 | 11/20/26 | 1145581639 |
|  | (Cost $1,105,853,063) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** |  |
| 16967 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1163919233 | 659.03 | 11/20/26 | 47151971 |
|  | (Cost $65,708,182) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1192733610 |
|  | (Cost $1,171,561,245) | (Cost $1,171,561,245) | (Cost $1,171,561,245) | (Cost $1,171,561,245) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.8)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.5)%** |  |
| (16967) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1163919233)<br>| 768.56 | 11/20/26 | (17718977)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $21,401,247) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.3)%** |  |
| (16967) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1163919233)<br>| 593.13 | 11/20/26 | (26263050)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $38,742,392) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (43982027)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $60,143,639) | (Premiums received $60,143,639) | (Premiums received $60,143,639) | (Premiums received $60,143,639) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (722191)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1158615901 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10586509 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $10586509 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1192733610 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1192733610 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1203320119 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $10586509 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1192733610 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(43982027)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(43982027)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November (DNOV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** |
| 3476401 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $3476401 |
|  | (Cost $3,476,401) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.9%** | 3476401 |
|  | (Cost $3,476,401) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 99.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.5%** |  |
| 5555 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $381067445 | $6.58 | 11/20/26 | 375069100 |
|  | (Cost $360,935,285) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 3.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.1%** |  |
| 5555 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 381067445 | 626.08 | 11/20/26 | 11536124 |
|  | (Cost $17,118,717) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 386605224 |
|  | (Cost $378,054,002) | (Cost $378,054,002) | (Cost $378,054,002) | (Cost $378,054,002) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** |  |
| (5555) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (381067445)<br>| 744.24 | 11/20/26 | (10206424)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $10,824,344) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** |  |
| (5555) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (381067445)<br>| 461.32 | 11/20/26 | (2770556)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,371,084) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (12976980)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $15,195,428) | (Premiums received $15,195,428) | (Premiums received $15,195,428) | (Premiums received $15,195,428) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (236681)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $376867964 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3476401 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3476401 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 386605224 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 386605224 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $390081625 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3476401 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $386605224 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(12976980)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(12976980)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| 12756023 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $12756023 |
|  | (Cost $12,756,023) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.0%** | 12756023 |
|  | (Cost $12,756,023) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.1%** |  |
| 18418 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $1263456382 | $6.81 | 12/18/26 | 1239714106 |
|  | (Cost $1,227,842,510) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** |  |
| 18418 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 1263456382 | 680.59 | 12/18/26 | 66641113 |
|  | (Cost $72,601,753) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 1306355219 |
|  | (Cost $1,300,444,263) | (Cost $1,300,444,263) | (Cost $1,300,444,263) | (Cost $1,300,444,263) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.3)%** |  |
| (18418) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1263456382)<br>| 780.98 | 12/18/26 | (17044570)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $17,845,969) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (3.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.0)%** |  |
| (18418) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (1263456382)<br>| 612.53 | 12/18/26 | (37462948)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $42,065,414) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (54507518)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $59,911,383) | (Premiums received $59,911,383) | (Premiums received $59,911,383) | (Premiums received $59,911,383) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (789724)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1263814000 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12756023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $12756023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1306355219 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1306355219 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1319111242 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $12756023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1306355219 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(54507518)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(54507518)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| 4109907 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $4109907 |
|  | (Cost $4,109,907) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.0%** | 4109907 |
|  | (Cost $4,109,907) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.1%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.1%** |  |
| 6042 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $414475158 | $6.80 | 12/18/26 | 406692397 |
|  | (Cost $403,040,586) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** |  |
| 6042 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 414475158 | 646.56 | 12/18/26 | 16415329 |
|  | (Cost $18,094,798) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 423107726 |
|  | (Cost $421,135,384) | (Cost $421,135,384) | (Cost $421,135,384) | (Cost $421,135,384) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.0)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** |  |
| (6042) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (414475158)<br>| 761.99 | 12/18/26 | (8649184)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $9,695,620) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** |  |
| (6042) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (414475158)<br>| 476.41 | 12/18/26 | (3860173)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,360,871) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (12509357)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $14,056,491) | (Premiums received $14,056,491) | (Premiums received $14,056,491) | (Premiums received $14,056,491) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (258143)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $414450133 |

---

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4109907 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4109907 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 423107726 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 423107726 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $427217633 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4109907 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $423107726 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(12509357)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(12509357)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| 410352 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - March (b) | $17253249 |
| 552559 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> March (b) | 22240500 |
| 441434 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - March (b) | 18244467 |
| 391061 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - April (b) | 17507801 |
| 519008 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - April (b) | 20578771 |
| 651612 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> April (b) | 23924000 |
| 503686 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - April (b) | 20288472 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 140037260 |
|  | (Cost $133,609,269) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 38564 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (c) | 38564 |
|  | (Cost $38,564) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 140075824 |
|  | (Cost $133,647,833) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (21403)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $140054421 |

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

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

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded <br> Funds\*<br>| $140037260 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $140037260 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 38564 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38564 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $140075824 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $140075824 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| 696784 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - July (b) | $39242875 |
| 774460 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - August (b) | 41325185 |
| 847431 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - September (b) | 43956246 |
| 916305 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - October (b) | 45201325 |
| 829706 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - November (b) | 45733395 |
| 901819 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - December (b) | 46407606 |
| 984310 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - December (b) | 37384094 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 299250726 |
|  | (Cost $288,863,981) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 66477 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (c) | 66477 |
|  | (Cost $66,477) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 299317203 |
|  | (Cost $288,930,458) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (46069)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $299271134 |

---

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

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

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded <br> Funds\*<br>| $299250726 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $299250726 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 66477 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 66477 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $299317203 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $299317203 | &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 Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **January** <br>**(FJAN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - January** <br>**(DJAN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **February** <br>**(FFEB)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(DFEB)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $12964655 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4605860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13083576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4624895 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 12964655 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4605860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13083576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4624895 |
| Options contracts purchased, at value | 1246268327 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 444369671 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1180828410 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 412327394 |
| Due from broker | 8228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 206 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 384 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7730 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |  |
| Investment securities sold | 2713004 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Dividends | 35419 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21117 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5006 |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 1261989633 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 448988018 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1193933487 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 416965025 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts written, at value | 55758479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13167024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 58468784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14529119 |
| Due to broker |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Payables: |  |  |  |  |
| Capital shares redeemed | 2603251 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investment advisory fees | 777501 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 273670 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 788156 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 271932 |
| Investment securities purchased | 121381 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 59260612 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13440694 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 59256940 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14801051 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $1202729021 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $435547324 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1134676547 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $402163974 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $1170399662 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $419794419 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1098706827 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $386007594 |
| Par value | 231000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 196500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 83000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 32098359 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15652905 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35773220 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16073380 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $1202729021 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $435547324 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1134676547 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $402163974 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $52.07 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $43.55 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $57.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48.45 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of <br> shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 23100002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8300002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $12964655 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4605860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13083576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4624895 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $12964655 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4605860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13083576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4624895 |
| Premiums paid on options contracts purchased | $1252806730 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $446526087 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1186171169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $414274565 |
| Premiums received on options contracts written | $59122942 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15146042 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $60595363 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15719686 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - March** <br>**(FMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **March** <br>**(DMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - April** <br>**(FAPR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **April** <br>**(DAPR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - May** <br>**(FMAY)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF - May** <br>**(DMAY)** <br>|
| $2850872 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1136891 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3442165 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1036589 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4757958 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1337177 |
| 2850872 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1136891 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3442165 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1036589 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4757958 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1337177 |
| 1018534912 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 411663241 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1104241226 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 334743126 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1111814840 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 315977660 |
| 696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 207 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 808 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1176 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 207 |
| 8102 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9687 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2864 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13258 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3750 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 171 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 1021394582 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 412803544 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1107694057 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 335782783 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1116587232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 317318794 |
| 62652599 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31775459 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 114416258 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44153402 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44003440 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17156260 |
| 624326 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 247625 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 641344 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 189657 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 696252 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 194891 |
| 63276925 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32023084 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 115057602 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44343059 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44699692 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17351151 |
| $958117657 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $380780460 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $992636455 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $291439724 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1071887540 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $299967643 |
| $904744827 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $363451663 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $966206232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $290412917 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1071657147 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $294709485 |
| 199500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 90500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 221500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 73500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 198750 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 65750 |
| 53173330 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17238297 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26208723 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 953307 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31643 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5192408 |
| $958117657 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $380780460 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $992636455 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $291439724 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1071887540 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $299967643 |
| $48.03 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $42.08 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44.81 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $39.65 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $53.93 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $45.62 |
| 19950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6575002 |
| $2850872 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1136891 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3442165 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1036589 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4757958 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1337177 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $2850872 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1136891 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3442165 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1036589 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4757958 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1337177 |
| $886805793 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $355756552 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $926990289 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $277023654 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1008957866 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $283472991 |
| $38914119 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12845614 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $60257969 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14205560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44087895 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9989121 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **June** <br>**(FJUN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - June** <br>**(DJUN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **July** <br>**(FJUL)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - July** <br>**(DJUL)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $5636652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1458339 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7177870 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2413648 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 5636652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1458339 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7177870 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2413648 |
| Options contracts purchased, at value | 1136427680 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 299325776 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1215663921 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 407595325 |
| Due from broker | 640 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5050 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 540 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 201 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |  |
| Investment securities sold | 1503324 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Dividends | 15665 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4099 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19928 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6719 |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 1143583961 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 300793264 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1222862259 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 410015893 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts written, at value | 53847940 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19000911 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35784944 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14438711 |
| Due to broker |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Payables: |  |  |  |  |
| Capital shares redeemed | 1440252 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investment advisory fees | 706390 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 182696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 770093 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 257589 |
| Investment securities purchased | 71304 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 56065886 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19183607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36555037 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14696300 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $1087518075 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $281609657 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1186307222 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $395319593 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $1108454962 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $292684335 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1228751559 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $402422659 |
| Par value | 188750 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 59000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 210500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82500 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | (21125637)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (11133678)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (42654837)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7185566)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $1087518075 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $281609657 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1186307222 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $395319593 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $57.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $47.73 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $56.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $47.92 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of <br> shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 18875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8250002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $5636652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1458339 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7177870 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2413648 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $5636652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1458339 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7177870 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2413648 |
| Premiums paid on options contracts purchased | $1033366279 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $268907873 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1151673907 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $381258828 |
| Premiums received on options contracts written | $48521695 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9565989 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $49581647 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11737747 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - August** <br>**(FAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **August** <br>**(DAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - September** <br>**(FSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(DSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - October** <br>**(FOCT)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **October** <br>**(DOCT)** <br>|
| $7984560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2396507 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8944188 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2612962 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9391781 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3124252 |
| 7984560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2396507 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8944188 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2612962 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9391781 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3124252 |
| 1193956721 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 355999860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1185084769 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 346080813 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1145294510 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 382040560 |
| 224 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 352 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 218 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 268 |
| 21891 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6594 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24676 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7249 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25854 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8599 |
| 1201963396 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 358403166 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1194053985 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 348701242 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1154712145 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 385173679 |
| 36432427 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10923409 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35592258 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8549005 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37249913 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10802715 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 754652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 226142 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 750573 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 221284 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 723718 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 243557 |
| 37187079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11149551 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36342831 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8770289 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37973656 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11046272 |
| $1164776317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $347253615 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1157711154 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $339930953 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1116738489 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $374127407 |
| $1214756905 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $365795426 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1097760774 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $327796521 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1052226487 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $352231908 |
| 218250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 77750 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 223000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 226500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84000 |
| (50198838)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18619561)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 59727380 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12059182 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 64285502 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21811499 |
| $1164776317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $347253615 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1157711154 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $339930953 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1116738489 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $374127407 |
| $53.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44.66 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51.92 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $45.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $49.30 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44.54 |
| 21825002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7775002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7525002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8400002 |
| $7984560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2396507 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8944188 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2612962 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9391781 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3124252 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $7984560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2396507 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8944188 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2612962 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9391781 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3124252 |
| $1147261450 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $339204075 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1162924886 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $338963239 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1131705447 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $376113406 |
| $47604713 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9738186 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $49668011 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10540997 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $53814180 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13882428 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **November** <br>**(FNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF -** <br> **November** <br>**(DNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **December** <br>**(FDEC)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - December** <br>**(DDEC)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $10586509 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3476401 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12756023 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4109907 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 10586509 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3476401 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12756023 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4109907 |
| Options contracts purchased, at value | 1192733610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 386605224 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1306355219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 423107726 |
| Due from broker | 855 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 199 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 818 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1160 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |  |
| Investment securities sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Dividends | 29287 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9507 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35275 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11336 |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 1203350261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 390091331 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1319147335 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 427230129 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts written, at value | 43982027 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12976980 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 54507518 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12509357 |
| Due to broker |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Payables: |  |  |  |  |
| Capital shares redeemed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investment advisory fees | 752333 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 246387 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 825817 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 270639 |
| Investment securities purchased |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 44734360 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13223367 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 55333335 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12779996 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $1158615901 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $376867964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1263814000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $414450133 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $1121934309 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $360239250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1215629678 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $403935037 |
| Par value | 210000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 76750 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 245750 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91500 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 36471592 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16551964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 47938572 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10423596 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $1158615901 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $376867964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1263814000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $414450133 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $55.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $49.10 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51.43 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $45.30 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of <br> shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 21000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7675002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24575002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9150002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $10586509 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3476401 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12756023 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4109907 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $10586509 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3476401 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12756023 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4109907 |
| Premiums paid on options contracts purchased | $1171561245 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $378054002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1300444263 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $421135384 |
| Premiums received on options contracts written | $60143639 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15195428 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $59911383 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14056491 |

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|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **Buffered** <br> **Allocation** <br> **Defensive ETF** <br>**(BUFT)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Buffered** <br> **Allocation** <br> **Growth ETF** <br>**(BUFG)** <br>|
| $38564 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $66477 |
| 140037260 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 299250726 |
| 140075824 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 299317203 |
| 87 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74 |
| 140075911 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 299317277 |
| 21490 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46143 |
| 21490 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46143 |
| $140054421 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $299271134 |
| $136175617 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $283739744 |
| 56500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 108000 |
| 3822304 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15423390 |
| $140054421 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $299271134 |
| $24.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $27.71 |
| 5650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10800002 |
| $38564 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $66477 |
| $133609269 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $288863981 |
| $133647833 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $288930458 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **January** <br>**(FJAN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - January** <br>**(DJAN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **February** <br>**(FFEB)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(DFEB)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $119228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40203 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $115510 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $36725 |
| Total investment income | 119228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40203 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 115510 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36725 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 4864292<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1560989<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4798970<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1679171<br>|
| Other expenses | 78092 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26889 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 76626 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31832 |
| Total expenses | 4942384 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1587878 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4875596 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1711003 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (4823156)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1547675)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4760086)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1674278)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS):**<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | (32548730)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10672703)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17370176)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2829764 |
| Written options contracts | (335477)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5468788)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3508821 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3942796)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 153926717 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51247747 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 141391794 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48853222 |
| In-kind redemptions - Written options contracts | 25167247 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2620361 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28155277 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (80816)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 146209757 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37726617 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 155685716 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 47659374 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) <br> on:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | (60161269)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (19817980)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (62420843)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (27644938)<br>|
| Written options contracts | (15056665)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1265229 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8290334)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3943370 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (75217934)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18552751)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (70711177)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (23701568)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS)**<br>| 70991823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19173866 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84974539 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23957806 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET** <br> **ASSETS RESULTING FROM** <br> **OPERATIONS**<br>| $66168667 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17626191 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $80214453 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22283528 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - March** <br>**(FMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **March** <br>**(DMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - April** <br>**(FAPR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **April** <br>**(DAPR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - May** <br>**(FMAY)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF - May** <br>**(DMAY)** <br>|
| $87087 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $34662 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $96010 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30529 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $127177 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35869 |
| 87087 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34662 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96010 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30529 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 127177 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35869 |
| 3889884<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1544623<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3909611<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1206346<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4357197<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1232616<br>|
| 65803 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27694 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 60642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18035 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 68680 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20788 |
| 3955687 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1572317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3970253 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1224381 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4425877 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1253404 |
| (3868600)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1537655)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3874243)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1193852)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4298700)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1217535)<br>|
| 340754 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 329015 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53323 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 550525 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1332188 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 343355 |
| (111084)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (124729)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (26516)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (380954)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (287244)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (112243)<br>|
| 2266551 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2272538 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3471914 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3300857 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5882155 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 156396 |
| 500963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (195378)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 563558 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (20191)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (349165)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22679 |
| 2997184 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2281446 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4062279 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3450237 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6577934 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 410187 |
| 47280087 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18775539 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51490245 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15113916 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43657063 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15138107 |
| (4163649)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4567942)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (15445010)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7614805)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3127841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2517475)<br>|
| 43116438 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14207597 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36045235 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7499111 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46784904 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12620632 |
| 46113622 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16489043 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40107514 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10949348 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53362838 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13030819 |
| $42245022 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14951388 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $36233271 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9755496 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $49064138 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11813284 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations (Continued)**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **June** <br>**(FJUN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - June** <br>**(DJUN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **July** <br>**(FJUL)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - July** <br>**(DJUL)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $142613 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35542 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $176152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $61371 |
| Total investment income | 142613 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35542 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 176152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 61371 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 4419728<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1169473<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4828910<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1691016<br>|
| Other expenses | 73192 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23807 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75780 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25537 |
| Total expenses | 4492920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1193280 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4904690 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1716553 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (4350307)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1157738)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4728538)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1655182)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS):**<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | 25765 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 614969 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 276256 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 999428 |
| Written options contracts | 26140 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (346912)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (90820)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (318513)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 1631331 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 495772 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2007784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 642533 |
| In-kind redemptions - Written options contracts | 311967 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (92064)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 368432 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (53571)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1995203 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 671765 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2561652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1269877 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) <br> on:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | 48529503 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14116452 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46799214 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18288302 |
| Written options contracts | 462809 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3184863)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10698185 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1461012)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 48992312 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10931589 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 57497399 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16827290 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS)**<br>| 50987515 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11603354 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 60059051 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18097167 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET** <br> **ASSETS RESULTING FROM** <br> **OPERATIONS**<br>| $46637208 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10445616 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $55330513 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16441985 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - August** <br>**(FAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **August** <br>**(DAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - September** <br>**(FSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(DSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **ETF - October** <br>**(FOCT)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **October** <br>**(DOCT)** <br>|
| $186557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $59026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $183715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $53429 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $163710 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $53562 |
| 186557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 59026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 183715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53429 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 163710 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53562 |
| 4676123<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1485068<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4699988<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1375895<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4361504<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1497891<br>|
| 68389 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21803 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 61366 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62641 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24845 |
| 4744512 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1506871 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4761354 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1395679 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4424145 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1522736 |
| (4557955)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1447845)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4577639)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1342250)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4260435)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1469174)<br>|
| 14927 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 354081 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (34332870)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (959097)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (31986217)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3252152)<br>|
| 12526 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (95109)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17333371)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9233044)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1422703 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1186507)<br>|
| 1845902 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1230176 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 141970711 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36002378 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 115903614 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33036705 |
| 361161 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (79449)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 15516724 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 395708 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30885967 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2345480 |
| 2234516 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1409699 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 105821194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26205945 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 116226067 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30943526 |
| 43896001 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15635511 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (49865204)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18039162)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (35537533)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12733015)<br>|
| 11314027 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (935547)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4809359)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3578532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8580853)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 330951 |
| 55210028 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14699964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (54674563)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14460630)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (44118386)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12402064)<br>|
| 57444544 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16109663 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51146631 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11745315 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 72107681 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18541462 |
| $52886589 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14661818 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $46568992 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10403065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $67847246 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17072288 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations (Continued)**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **November** <br>**(FNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF -** <br> **November** <br>**(DNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **December** <br>**(FDEC)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - December** <br>**(DDEC)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $139140 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $45933 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $146456 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $45665 |
| Total investment income | 139140 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45933 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 146456 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45665 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 4415880<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1497379<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4939671<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1566409<br>|
| Other expenses | 64402 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23732 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25114 |
| Total expenses | 4480282 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1521111 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5014697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1591523 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (4341142)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1475178)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4868241)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1545858)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS):**<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | (9808638)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3778200 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (27723092)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4466851 |
| Written options contracts | 6623169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2382912 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 150641 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2480589)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 89066419 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27791892 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 142118846 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35715138 |
| In-kind redemptions - Written options contracts | 23587283 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5099716 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34610196 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 606117 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 109468233 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39052720 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 149156591 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38307517 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) <br> on:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | (33992944)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13755998)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (46194942)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17570085)<br>|
| Written options contracts | (2264489)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 746784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (18558801)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (620945)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (36257433)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13009214)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (64753743)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18191030)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS)**<br>| 73210800 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26043506 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84402848 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20116487 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET** <br> **ASSETS RESULTING FROM** <br> **OPERATIONS**<br>| $68869658 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24568328 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $79534607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $18570629 |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **Buffered** <br> **Allocation** <br> **Defensive ETF** <br>**(BUFT)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Buffered** <br> **Allocation** <br> **Growth ETF** <br>**(BUFG)** <br>|
| $476 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1686 |
| 476 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1686 |
| 133273<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 292750<br>|
| 9124 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19908 |
| 142397 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 312658 |
| (141921)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (310972)<br>|
| (29491)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 98009 |
| 2555379 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19787794 |
| 2525888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19885803 |
| 2040475 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5085613)<br>|
| 2040475 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5085613)<br>|
| 4566363 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14800190 |
| $4424442 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14489218 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **January (FJAN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **January (FJAN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - January (DJAN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - January (DJAN)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(4823156)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7450534)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1547675)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2419725)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 146209757 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 93985315 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37726617 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30328562 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (75217934)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10478486 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (18552751)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (134021)<br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 66168667 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 97013267 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17626191 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27774816 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 1152760261<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 993302634<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 442299577<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 312264044<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (1133815393) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (715040284) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (374812145) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (234936538) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 18944868 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 278262350 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 67487432 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 77327506 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 85113535 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 375275617 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 85113623 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 105102322 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 1117615486 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 742339869 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 350433701 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 245331379 |
| End of period | $1202729021 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1117615486 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $435547324 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $350433701 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 22750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16725002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6475002 |
| Shares sold | 22100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21575000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10150000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7975000 |
| Shares redeemed | (21750000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (15550000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8600000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6000000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 23100002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8450002 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **February (FFEB)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **February (FFEB)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **February (DFEB)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **February (DFEB)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **March (FMAR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **March (FMAR)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(4760086)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7666399)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1674278)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2674664)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3868600)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7054458)<br>|
| 155685716 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 128619693 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 47659374 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40127411 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2997184 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96712399 |
| (70711177)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5664679)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (23701568)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2040544 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43116438 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6208695 |
| 80214453 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 115288615 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22283528 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39493291 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 42245022 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 95866636 |
| 981190994<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 951266372<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 292196574<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 379956005<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 63485376<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 915826625<br>|
| (1018227835) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (901312204) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (318987447) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (275405008) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (26052683) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (993503469) <br>|
| (37036841)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 49954168 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (26790873)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 104550997 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37432693 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (77676844)<br>|
| 43177612 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 165242783 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4507345)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 144044288 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 79677715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18189792 |
| 1091498935 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 926256152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 406671319 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 262627031 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 878439942 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 860250150 |
| $1134676547 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1091498935 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $402163974 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $406671319 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $958117657 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $878439942 |
| 20200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19275002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20625002 |
| 17075000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18775000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6025000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8850000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1350000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21700000 |
| (17625000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17850000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6600000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6325000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (550000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (23175000)<br>|
| 19650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19150002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - March (DMAR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - March (DMAR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **April (FAPR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **April (FAPR)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(1537655)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2500319)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3874243)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(6127641)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 2281446 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27632347 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4062279 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28580254 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 14207597 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4357095 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36045235 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34952133 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 14951388 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29489123 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36233271 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 57404746 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 24970716<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 354516921<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 124632472<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 643063426<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (17513999) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (326702037) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (32093916) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (525715646) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 7456717 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27814884 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 92538556 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 117347780 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 22408105 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 57304007 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 128771827 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 174752526 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 358372355 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 301068348 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 863864628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 689112102 |
| End of period | $380780460 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $358372355 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $992636455 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $863864628 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 8875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17225002 |
| Shares sold | 600000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9375000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2825000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16075000 |
| Shares redeemed | (425000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8650000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (725000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13250000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 9050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20050002 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **April (DAPR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **April (DAPR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May** <br> **(FMAY)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May** <br> **(FMAY)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **May (DMAY)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **May (DMAY)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(1193852)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2033820)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4298700)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7289565)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1217535)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2165381)<br>|
| 3450237 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15258492 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6577934 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94373032 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 410187 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33192159 |
| 7499111 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2501883 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46784904 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18382139 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12620632 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1026579)<br>|
| 9755496 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15726555 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49064138 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 105465606 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11813284 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30000199 |
| 16548936<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 172304583<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 82949379<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1017169607<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10088909<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 243962746<br>|
| (21288453) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (140295128) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (95202209) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (910758134) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (11074112) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (299762468) <br>|
| (4739517)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 32009455 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (12252830)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 106411473 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (985203)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (55799722)<br>|
| 5015979 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 47736010 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36811308 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 211877079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10828081 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (25799523)<br>|
| 286423745 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 238687735 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1035076232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 823199153 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 289139562 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 314939085 |
| $291439724 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $286423745 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1071887540 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1035076232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $299967643 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $289139562 |
| 7475002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7975002 |
| 425000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4700000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1575000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21125000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 225000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5875000 |
| (550000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3825000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1825000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18950000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (250000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7250000)<br>|
| 7350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7475002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6575002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6600002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **June (FJUN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **June (FJUN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - June (DJUN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - June (DJUN)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(4350307)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7517520)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1157738)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2199464)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1995203 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74941696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 671765 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26265226 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 48992312 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26528560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10931589 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3266144 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 46637208 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 93952736 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10445616 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27331906 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 80461081<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1134630329<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8240947<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 413898264<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (32615000) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1052248971) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (16360015) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (410655804) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 47846081 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82381358 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8119068)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3242460 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 94483289 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 176334094 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2326548 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30574366 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 993034786 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 816700692 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 279283109 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 248708743 |
| End of period | $1087518075 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $993034786 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $281609657 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $279283109 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 18025002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16425002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6075002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5925002 |
| Shares sold | 1425000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21700000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 175000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9425000 |
| Shares redeemed | (575000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (20100000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (350000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9275000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 18875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18025002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6075002 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July** <br> **(FJUL)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July** <br> **(FJUL)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **July (DJUL)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **July (DJUL)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **August (FAUG)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **August (FAUG)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(4728538)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7836660)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1655182)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2897984)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4557955)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7260786)<br>|
| 2561652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 127571585 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1269877 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 47135085 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2234516 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 117877032 |
| 57497399 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1800378 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16827290 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1280253)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 55210028 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6101383)<br>|
| 55330513 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 121535303 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16441985 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 42956848 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52886589 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104514863 |
| 150712119<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1259374323<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9368994<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 295487030<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 199796270<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1046945257<br>|
| (45795746) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1183552984) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (31827380) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (290949746) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (53441637) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (922346964) <br>|
| 104916373 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75821339 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (22458386)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4537284 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 146354633 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 124598293 |
| 160246886 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 197356642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6016401)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 47494132 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 199241222 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 229113156 |
| 1026060336 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 828703694 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 401335994 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 353841862 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 965535095 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 736421939 |
| $1186307222 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1026060336 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $395319593 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $401335994 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1164776317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $965535095 |
| 19125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8725002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8675002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16325002 |
| 2750000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6600000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3850000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21200000 |
| (825000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (23025000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (675000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6550000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1025000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18525000)<br>|
| 21050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8725002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21825002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19000002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - August (DAUG)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - August (DAUG)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **September (FSEP)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **September (FSEP)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(1447845)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2540527)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4577639)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(6744606)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1409699 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36764606 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 105821194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82820784 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 14699964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1847992)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (54674563)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 16759685 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 14661818 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32376087 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46568992 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 92835863 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 38010578<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 345101013<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1149997535<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 868809721<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (37475809) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (319403254) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (981088170) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (617689286) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 534769 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25697759 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 168909365 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 251120435 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 15196587 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 58073846 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 215478357 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 343956298 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 332057028 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 273983182 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 942232797 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 598276499 |
| End of period | $347253615 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $332057028 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1157711154 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $942232797 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 7750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7100002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13450002 |
| Shares sold | 875000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22800000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19275000 |
| Shares redeemed | (850000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7600000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (19450000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13775000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 7775002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18950002 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **September (DSEP)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **September (DSEP)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **October (FOCT)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **October (FOCT)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **October (DOCT)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **October (DOCT)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(1342250)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2046116)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4260435)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(6594381)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1469174)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2350674)<br>|
| 26205945 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24649260 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 116226067 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74544660 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30943526 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31263337 |
| (14460630)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2587898 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (44118386)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10984021 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (12402064)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (414839)<br>|
| 10403065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25191042 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 67847246 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78934300 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17072288 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28497824 |
| 291038398<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 209652705<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1176244923<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 679337952<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 319586454<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 261726032<br>|
| (224887938) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (150989499) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1075015777) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (412994118) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (266536255) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (178426641) <br>|
| 66150460 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 58663206 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 101229146 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 266343834 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53050199 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 83299391 |
| 76553525 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 83854248 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 169076392 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 345278134 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 70122487 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 111797215 |
| 263377428 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 179523180 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 947662097 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 602383963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 304004920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 192207705 |
| $339930953 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $263377428 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1116738489 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $947662097 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $374127407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $304004920 |
| 6025002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4525002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20475002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14325002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7175002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4950002 |
| 6600000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24625000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15875000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7350000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6700000 |
| (5100000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3750000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (22450000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9725000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6125000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4475000)<br>|
| 7525002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6025002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20475002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7175002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **November (FNOV)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **November (FNOV)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - November (DNOV)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF - November (DNOV)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(4341142)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7061943)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1475178)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2464594)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 109468233 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94266107 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39052720 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32606781 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (36257433)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5560662)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13009214)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3197068)<br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 68869658 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 81643502 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24568328 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26945119 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 897648877<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 750437277<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 284225537<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 192904368<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (794449344) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (546692503) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (256407390) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (141399224) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 103199533 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 203744774 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27818147 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51505144 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 172069191 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 285388276 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52386475 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78450263 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 986546710 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 701158434 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 324481489 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 246031226 |
| End of period | $1158615901 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $986546710 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $376867964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $324481489 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 19050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14975002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5850002 |
| Shares sold | 16875000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15600000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4500000 |
| Shares redeemed | (14925000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (11525000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5375000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3300000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 21000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7675002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7050002 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **December (FDEC)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -** <br> **December (FDEC)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **December (DDEC)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF -** <br> **December (DDEC)** | **FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive** <br> **ETF (BUFT)** | **FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive** <br> **ETF (BUFT)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(4868241)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7550157)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1545858)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2609644)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(141921)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(237861)<br>|
| 149156591 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94781843 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38307517 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 41337557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2525888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8784473 |
| (64753743)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7241200 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (18191030)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8565579)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2040475 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1060343 |
| 79534607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94472886 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18570629 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30162334 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4424442 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9606955 |
| 1192333080<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 927887101<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 318025765<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 243800679<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 84056563<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 333805211<br>|
| (1061998316) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (692074412) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (265852374) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (252874252) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (75519290) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (329869363) <br>|
| 130334764 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 235812689 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52173391 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9073573)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8537273 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3935848 |
| 209869371 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 330285575 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 70744020 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21088761 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12961715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13542803 |
| 1053944629 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 723659054 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 343706113 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 322617352 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 127092706 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 113549903 |
| $1263814000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1053944629 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $414450133 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $343706113 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $140054421 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $127092706 |
| 21875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8225002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5150002 |
| 23525000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20725000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7075000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6075000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3450000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14750000 |
| (20825000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (15500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5925000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6300000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3100000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14600000)<br>|
| 24575002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5300002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest Buffered Allocation** <br> **Growth ETF (BUFG)** | **FT Vest Buffered Allocation** <br> **Growth ETF (BUFG)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(310972)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(501655)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 19885803 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20971892 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br> (depreciation)<br>| (5085613)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5872825 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting <br> from operations<br>| 14489218 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26343062 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 279225240<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 414902932<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (275309800) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (398360224) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting <br> from shareholder transactions<br>| 3915440 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16542708 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 18404658 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 42885770 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 280866476 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 237980706 |
| End of period | $299271134 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $280866476 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 10650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10000002 |
| Shares sold | 10250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16750000 |
| Shares redeemed | (10100000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (16100000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 10800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10650002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $49.13 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $44.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.06 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.22) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.38) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.33) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.14) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.83) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.45<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.31<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $52.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $49.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $44.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.37<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.98<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.68<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17.84<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.45<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.06)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.01<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1202729<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1117615<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $742340<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $337119<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $189233<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $126811<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is January 15, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January (DJAN)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $41.47 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.19 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.06 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.18) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.22) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.26<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.90<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.10<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.70<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.88<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $43.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.19<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.94<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.02<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.45<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.16<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.76)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.25<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $435547<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $350434<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $245331<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $185028<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $132931<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $49511<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is January 15, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $54.03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $48.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.46 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.48 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.24) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.41) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.36) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.22) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3.95<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.79) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.28<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 3.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.98<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.98<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $57.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $54.03<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $48.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.46<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 6.87<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.45<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 19.11<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.79<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5.37)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 19.00<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1134677<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1091499<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $926256<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $386234<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $303079<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $258453<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (DFEB)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $45.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.24 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.20) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.35) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.25) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.52) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.21<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.47) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.96<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.63<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.72) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.44<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $48.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.68<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 5.74<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.78<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.24<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.68<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.08)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.01<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $402164<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $406671<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $262627<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $206343<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $303106<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $282634<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.85)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $45.87 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.28 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.60 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.20) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.36) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.52<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.99) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.90<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.65<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.12) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.80<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $48.03<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.87<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.06<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.40<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.71<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.67<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.28<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.46)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.46<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $958118<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $878440<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $860250<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $320901<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $197064<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $82609<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.85)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is March 19, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March (DMAR)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $40.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.60 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.17) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.25) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.87<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.75<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.51<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.00) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.95<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.70<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.23<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.09) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.85<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $42.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.45<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.21<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.31<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.93<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.74<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.47)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.25<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $380780<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $358372<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $301068<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $201159<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $192793<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $66053<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.85)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is March 19, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $43.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.01 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.04 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.18) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.34) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.25) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.12) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.90<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.75<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.85<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.31) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.67<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $44.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.71<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.99<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.70<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20.33<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7.28)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.56<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $992636<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $863865<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $689112<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $405693<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $281511<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $134751<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is April 16, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $38.32 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.16 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.87 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.08 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.04 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.16) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.24) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.14<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.33<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.21) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.04<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $39.65<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.87<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.08<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.89)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.46<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $291440<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $286424<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $238688<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $234921<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $265833<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $93226<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is April 16, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $51.43 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.86 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.29 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.47 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.22) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.39) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.34) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.57) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.98<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.50<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.62) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.82<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $53.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $51.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.86<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.41<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.29<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 4.86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.15<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.49<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.34)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.41<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1071888<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1035076<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $823199<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $524141<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $363848<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $111876<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May (DMAY)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $43.81 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.49 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.16 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.19) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.34) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.00<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.66<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.59) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.17<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.75<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.64) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.09<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $45.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.25<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 4.13<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.94<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.67<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7.71)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.50<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $299968<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $289140<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $314939<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $172809<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $226018<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $63371<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $55.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $49.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.07 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.56 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.23) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.42) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.37) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.15) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.03<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.59) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.66<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.67) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.51<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $57.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $55.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $49.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.07<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.59<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.80<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.71<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.85<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1087518<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $993035<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $816701<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $533893<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $298498<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $113075<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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
 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;(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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June (DJUN)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $45.97 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.62 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.20) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.36) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.92<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.53) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.55<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.60) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.42<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $47.73<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.98<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.04<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 3.83<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.39<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.15<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.70)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.65<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $281610<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $279283<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $248709<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $175512<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $180064<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45951<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $53.65 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $47.35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.61 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.23) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.41) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.35) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.72) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.11<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.30<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.73<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.88<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.02<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $56.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $53.65<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $47.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.63<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 5.05<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.31<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 19.51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.05<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.50)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.72<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1186307<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1026060<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $828704<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $503212<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $220593<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $124722<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.83)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (DJUL)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $46.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.96 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.19) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.35) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.11<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.56<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.97) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.30<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.92<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.21<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.21<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $47.92<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $46.00<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.17<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 4.17<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.77<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.68<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.34<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6.18)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.14<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $395320<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $401336<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $353842<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $286638<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $157135<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $54735<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.83)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $50.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.95 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.22) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.39) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.34) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.12) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.68<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.55<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $53.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $50.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45.11<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.30<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.50<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 5.02<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.66<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.80<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.41<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.81<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1164776<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $965535<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $736422<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $561932<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $322983<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $155642<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.83)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August (DAUG)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $42.85 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.76 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.15 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.18) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.33) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.49) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.10<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.26<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.61<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $44.66<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.85<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.76<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 4.22<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.76<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (9.12)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.12<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $347254<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $332057<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $273983<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $377851<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $157149<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $90370<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.83)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $49.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $44.48 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.49 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.76 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.21) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.38) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.34) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.41<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.33<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.41<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.91) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.85<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.69<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $51.92<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $49.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $44.48<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.45<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.42<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.78<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.56<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.34<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.13)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.76<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1157711<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $942233<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $598276<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $324307<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $125122<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41344<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.83)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is September 18, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September (DSEP)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $43.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.93 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.43 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.76 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.18) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.33) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.25) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.64<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.60) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.79<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.50<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.87) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.54<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $45.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.30<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.34<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.57<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.79<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5.79)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.53<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $339931<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $263377<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $179523<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $138835<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $98899<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25841<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.83)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is September 18, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $46.28 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.28 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.87 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.20) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.35) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.34) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.74<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 3.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.23<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.51) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.53<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $49.30<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $46.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.40<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 6.53<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.06<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.39<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.39)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.17<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1116738<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $947662<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $602384<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $278460<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $146368<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $70529<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.83)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is October 16, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (DOCT)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $42.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.83 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.60 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.87 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.18) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.86<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.73) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.75<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.54<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.91<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.81) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.54<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $44.54<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.51<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.41<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.12<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.12<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.35<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.05<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5.58)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.50<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $374127<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $304005<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $192208<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $159789<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $123933<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40511<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.83)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is October 16, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $51.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $46.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.85 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.52 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.89 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.23) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.40) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.35) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.40) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.64<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.73) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.81<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 3.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.33<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.78) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.41<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $55.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $51.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $46.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.85<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.52<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.30<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 6.53<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.62<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.61<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.01<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7.26)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.45<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1158616<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $986547<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $701158<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $393179<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $261058<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $143616<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November (DNOV)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $46.03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.99 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.09 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.20) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.35) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.43) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3.27<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.91) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.33<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 3.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.14<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.90<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $49.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $46.03<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.06<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.80<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.99<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 6.67<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.44<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.62<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6.26)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.04<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $376868<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $324481<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $246031<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $241044<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $400193<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $90968<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $48.18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.46 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.57 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.69 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.78 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.27 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.21) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.37) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.33) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.81) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.68<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 3.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.88<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.09) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.51<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $51.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $48.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.69<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.78<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 6.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18.84<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.40<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6.19)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.60<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1263814<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1053945<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $723659<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $297131<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $190142<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $70943<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is December 18, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December (DDEC)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $42.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.23 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.19 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.27 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.19) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.33) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.53) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.10<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.79) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.92<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $45.30<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $42.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.23<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.19<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.45<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.54<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.58<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5.56)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.34<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $414450<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $343706<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $322617<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $278983<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $251592<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $59546<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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 December 18, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT)**

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

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $23.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.66 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.01 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.03) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.00<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.33) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.35) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $24.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.98<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.66<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.38<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.76<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.66<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6.75)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $140054<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $127093<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $113550<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $95430<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $154840<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.21<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (d) | (0.21)% (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 293<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 361<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 372<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 445<br> % <br>|

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is October 26, 2021, 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) 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;(e) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.20%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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 VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF (BUFG)**

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

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $26.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.16 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.01 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.03) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.27<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.83) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.41<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.23<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.85) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $27.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.80<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.16<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.08<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.80<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.72<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.28<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (9.25)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $299271<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $280866<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $237981<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $164148<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $163418<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.21<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net <br> assets (d)<br>| (0.21)% (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 190<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 347<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 475<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 411<br> % <br>|

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is October 26, 2021, 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 return presented does 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) 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;(e) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.20%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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 VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 twenty-six funds (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"), each a non-diversified series of the Trust except for BUFT and BUFG, which are each a diversified series of the Trust. The shares of each Fund are listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

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

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|:---|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January – (ticker "FJAN") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January – (ticker "DJAN") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February – (ticker "FFEB") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February – (ticker "DFEB") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March – (ticker "FMAR") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March – (ticker "DMAR") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April – (ticker "FAPR") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April – (ticker "DAPR") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May – (ticker "FMAY") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May – (ticker "DMAY") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June – (ticker "FJUN") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June – (ticker "DJUN") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July – (ticker "FJUL") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July – (ticker "DJUL") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August – (ticker "FAUG") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August – (ticker "DAUG") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September – (ticker "FSEP") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September – (ticker "DSEP") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October – (ticker "FOCT") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October – (ticker "DOCT") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November – (ticker "FNOV") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November – (ticker "DNOV") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December – (ticker "FDEC") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December – (ticker "DDEC") |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF – (ticker "BUFT") |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF – (ticker "BUFG") |

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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."

Each Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF").

The investment objective of FJAN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust ("SPY" or the "Underlying ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.53% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period (an "Outcome Period") from January 20, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Prior to January 20, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 14.16% and an Outcome Period of January 21, 2025 through January 16, 2026.

The investment objective of DJAN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.63% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from January 20, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Prior to January 20, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 12.11% and an Outcome Period of January 21, 2025 through January 16, 2026.

The investment objective of FFEB is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 15.01% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from February 23, 2026 through February 19, 2027. Prior to February 23, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 14.50% and an Outcome Period of February 24, 2025 through February 20, 2026.

The investment objective of DFEB is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.87% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from February 23, 2026 through February 19, 2027. Prior to February 23, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 12.31% and an Outcome Period of February 24, 2025 through February 20, 2026.

The investment objective of FMAR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.79% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from March 24, 2025 through March 20, 2026.

The investment objective of DMAR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.72% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from March 24, 2025 through March 20, 2026.

The investment objective of FAPR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 18.14% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from April 21, 2025 through April 17, 2026.

The investment objective of DAPR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.16% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from April 21, 2025 through April 17, 2026.

The investment objective of FMAY is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.95% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from May 19, 2025 through May 15, 2026.

The investment objective of DMAY is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.30% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from May 19, 2025 through May 15, 2026.

The investment objective of FJUN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 15.14% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from June 23, 2025 through June 18, 2026.

The investment objective of DJUN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.08% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from June 23, 2025 through June 18, 2026.

The investment objective of FJUL is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.55% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from July 21, 2025 through July 17, 2026.

The investment objective of DJUL is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.97% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from July 21, 2025 through July 17, 2026.

The investment objective of FAUG is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.29% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from August 18, 2025 through August 21, 2026.

The investment objective of DAUG is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.98% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from August 18, 2025 through August 21, 2026.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The investment objective of FSEP is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.00% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from September 22, 2025 through September 18, 2026. Prior to September 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 13.70% and an Outcome Period of September 23, 2024 through September 19, 2025.

The investment objective of DSEP is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.43% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from September 22, 2025 through September 18, 2026. Prior to September 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 11.48% and an Outcome Period of September 23, 2024 through September 19, 2025.

The investment objective of FOCT is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 15.09% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from October 20, 2025 through October 16, 2026. Prior to October 20, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 14.09% and an Outcome Period of October 21, 2024 through October 17, 2025.

The investment objective of DOCT is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.73% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from October 20, 2025 through October 16, 2026. Prior to October 20, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 11.95% and an Outcome Period of October 21, 2024 through October 17, 2025.

The investment objective of FNOV is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 16.62% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from November 24, 2025 through November 20, 2026. Prior to November 24, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 14.46% and an Outcome Period of November 18, 2024 through November 21, 2025.

The investment objective of DNOV is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.93% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from November 24, 2025 through November 20, 2026. Prior to November 24, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 12.46% and an Outcome Period of November 18, 2024 through November 21, 2025.

The investment objective of FDEC is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.75% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying ETF losses, over the period from December 22, 2025 through December 18, 2026. Prior to December 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 14.76% and an Outcome Period of December 23, 2024 through December 19, 2025.

The investment objective of DDEC is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.96% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against Underlying ETF losses between -5% and -30% over the period from December 22, 2025 through December 18, 2026. Prior to December 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 12.41% and an Outcome Period of December 23, 2024 through December 19, 2025.

Under normal market conditions, each Fund, except BUFT and BUFG, will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options") that reference the price performance of the Underlying ETF.

The investment objective of BUFT is to seek to provide investors with capital preservation. BUFT seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of ETFs that seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) based on the price return of SPY, up to a predetermined cap, while providing a defined buffer against losses of SPY over a defined one-year period ("SPY Underlying ETFs"). Under normal market conditions, BUFT will invest substantially all of its assets in SPY Underlying ETFs. Unlike the SPY Underlying ETFs, BUFT itself does not pursue a target outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the SPY

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Underlying ETFs and BUFT itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. In order to understand BUFT's strategy and risks, it is important to understand the strategies and risks of the SPY Underlying ETFs.

The investment objective of BUFG is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. BUFG seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of ETFs that seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) based on the price return of the SPY, up to a predetermined cap, while providing a defined buffer against losses of SPY over a defined one-year period. Under normal market conditions, BUFG will invest substantially all of its assets in SPY Underlying ETFs. Unlike the SPY Underlying ETFs, BUFG itself does not pursue a target outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the SPY Underlying ETFs and BUFG itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. In order to understand BUFG's strategy and risks, it is important to understand the strategies and risks of the SPY Underlying ETFs.

**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. 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:

Exchange-traded options contracts (other than FLEX Option contracts) are valued at the closing price in the market where such contracts are principally traded. If no closing price is available, exchange-traded options contracts are valued at the mean of their most recent bid and ask price, if both are available. Over-the-counter options contracts are valued as follows, depending on the market in which the instrument trades: (1) the mean of their most recent bid and ask price, if available; or (2) a price based on the equivalent exchange-traded option. FLEX Option contracts are normally valued using a model-based price provided by a third-party pricing vendor. On days when a trade in a FLEX Option contract occurs within 15 minutes before or after the close of the respective exchange, the trade price will be used to value such FLEX Option contracts in lieu of the model price.

ETFs and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding Nasdaq, Inc. ("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.

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

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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

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;&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 February 28, 2026, 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. Negative dividend amount, if any, represents charges by broker on excess cash held in the account.

**C. FLEX Options**

FLEX Options are customized equity or index option contracts that trade on an exchange, but provide investors with the ability to customize key contract terms like exercise prices, styles and expiration dates. FLEX Options are guaranteed for settlement by the Options Clearing Corporation.

Each Fund, with the exception of BUFT and BUFG, purchases and sells call and put FLEX Options based on the performance of the Underlying ETF. The FLEX Options that each Fund holds that reference the Underlying ETF will give each Fund the right to receive

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

or deliver shares of the Underlying ETF on the option expiration date at a strike price, depending on whether the option is a put or call option and whether each Fund purchases or sells the option. The FLEX Options held by each Fund are European style options, which are exercisable at the strike price only on the FLEX Option expiration date. All options held by each Fund at February 28, 2026 are FLEX Options.

**D. Affiliated Transactions**

BUFT and BUFG 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 BUFT at February 28, 2026, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Enhance & Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - January<br>|  | $— | $21543478 | $(21909162)<br>| $— | $365684 | $— | $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 410352 |  | 17414486 | (310093)<br>| 146968 | 1888 | 17253249 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Enhance & Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - March<br>| 552559 | 18264899 | 12618447 | (9347345)<br>| 643495 | 61004 | 22240500 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 441434 | 15305904 | 10375264 | (8099747)<br>| 622371 | 40675 | 18244467 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - April<br>| 391061 |  | 17691050 | (314982)<br>| 129920 | 1813 | 17507801 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> April<br>| 519008 | 19029789 | 12414080 | (11524965)<br>| 627432 | 32435 | 20578771 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Enhance & Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - April<br>| 651612 | 21990314 | 14338460 | (13102014)<br>| 664708 | 32532 | 23924000 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> April<br>| 503686 | 17904637 | 11902487 | (10155551)<br>| 612546 | 24353 | 20288472 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Enhance & Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>|  | 19483647 | 5703893 | (25174851)<br>| (1011141)<br>| 998452 |  |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Enhance & Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - October<br>|  | 15115007 | 4450930 | (19670328)<br>| (395824)<br>| 500215 |  |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Enhance & Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>|  |  | 23441207 | (23908044)<br>|  | 466837 |  |  |
|  |  | $127094197 | $151893782 | $(143517082)<br>| $2040475 | $2525888 | $140037260 | $— |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in BUFG at February 28, 2026, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - January<br>|  | $39881483 | $37786914 | $(79810775)<br>| $(3293874)<br>| $5436252 | $— | $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> February<br>|  | 40327205 | 37936022 | (80306385)<br>| (3226619)<br>| 5269777 |  |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - May<br>|  | 39610357 | 18246119 | (58282585)<br>| (1454337)<br>| 1880446 |  |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - July<br>| 696784 |  | 64075765 | (26310634)<br>| 1250288 | 227456 | 39242875 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - August<br>| 774460 |  | 67104473 | (27318986)<br>| 1306736 | 232962 | 41325185 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 847431 | 40257576 | 42605710 | (40923359)<br>| 1458500 | 557819 | 43956246 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF <br> - September<br>|  |  | 55223499 | (56236231)<br>|  | 1012732 |  |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - October<br>| 916305 | 40008367 | 65089170 | (60729013)<br>| (1768893)<br>| 2601694 | 45201325 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| 829706 | 40201576 | 65734667 | (60795975)<br>| (1705652)<br>| 2298779 | 45733395 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 901819 | 40478155 | 39739721 | (36525013)<br>| 2349658 | 365085 | 46407606 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF <br> - December<br>| 984310 |  | 38447435 | (1064722)<br>| (1420)<br>| 2801 | 37384094 |  |
|  |  | $280764719 | $531989495 | $(528303678)<br>| $(5085613)<br>| $19885803 | $299250726 | $— |

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**E. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of each Fund, if any, are declared and paid annually, with the exception of BUFT and BUFG which are declared and paid quarterly, 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. During their applicable taxable periods, none of the Funds paid a distribution in 2025 or 2024.

As of the applicable taxable year end, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for each Fund were as follows:

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

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year-End<br>| Undistributed <br>Ordinary <br>Income<br>| Accumulated <br>Capital and <br>Other <br>Gain (Loss)<br>| Net <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(579480)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(101695030)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $4293628 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (161314)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (22019260)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1038997 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable<br> Year-End<br>| Undistributed<br> Ordinary<br> Income<br>| Accumulated<br> Capital and<br> Other<br> Gain (Loss)<br>| Net<br> Unrealized<br> Appreciation<br> (Depreciation)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1154487)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(108020543)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3791114)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (354382)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (32064446)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1058499)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1660311)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (57453424)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4040476)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (532981)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (22234982)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1250915)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2006964)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (94397801)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23176628 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (671322)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (28262361)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5129342 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2925485)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (100294671)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3976432)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (830019)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18311774)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (805521)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3851675)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (112009255)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 21218682 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1132468)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (30609044)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4283843 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4620608)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (113259370)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4568320 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1652704)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (28548488)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1409939 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4933921)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (100809035)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2657529 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1674301)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (32517676)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 910598 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3257836)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (74437304)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4618622 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1119925)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (21869236)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1206734 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3780163)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (73770735)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (11062329)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1291028)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (21106700)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3474107)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4925485)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (96501499)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14590419 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1939620)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (29220253)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4276734 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (104301994)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4996967)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (30430724)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1203343)<br>|
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (161678)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4827787)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4387327 |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (342011)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14196175)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 15472358 |

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**F. Income 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.

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 FJAN, DJAN, FFEB, DFEB, FMAR, DMAR, FAPR, DAPR, FMAY, DMAY, FJUN, DJUN, FJUL, DJUL, FAUG, DAUG, BUFT and BUFG the taxable years ended 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. For FSEP, DSEP, FOCT, DOCT, FNOV, DNOV, FDEC, and DDEC, the taxable years ended 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 remain open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, 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 each Fund's applicable taxable year end, 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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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year End<br>| Non-Expiring <br>Capital Loss <br>Carryforwards<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $101695030 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22019260 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 108020543 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32064446 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 57453424 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22234982 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94397801 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28262361 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 100294671 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18311774 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 112009255 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30609044 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 113259370 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28548488 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 100809035 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32517676 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74437304 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21869236 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 73770735 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21106700 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96501499 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29220253 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104301994 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30430724 |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4827787 |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14196175 |

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During the applicable taxable year end, the Funds listed below utilized non-expiring capital loss carryforwards in the following amounts:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Capital <br>Loss <br>Utilized<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | $1048343 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 751698 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July | 9703023 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October | 2395519 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | 756503 |

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Certain losses realized during the current taxable year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year for federal income tax purposes. At each Fund's applicable taxable year end, the following Funds incurred and elected to defer net late year ordinary or capital losses as follows:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year End | Qualified Late Year Losses | Qualified Late Year Losses |
|  | Taxable <br>Year End | Ordinary Losses | Capital Losses |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $579480 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 161314 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1154487 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 354382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1660311 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 532981 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2006964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable<br> Year End | Qualified Late Year Losses | Qualified Late Year Losses |
|  | Taxable<br> Year End | Ordinary Losses | Capital Losses |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $671322 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2925485 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 830019 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3851675 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1132468 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4620608 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1652704 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4933921 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1674301 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3257836 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1119925 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3780163 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1291028 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4925485 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1939620 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 161678 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 342011 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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As of February 28, 2026, 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>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | $1206648443 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8238715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(11412655)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3173940)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January | 435985905 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2518012 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2695410)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (177398)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | 1138659382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2142759 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5358939)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3216180)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February | 403179774 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1190567 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1947171)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (756604)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 850742546 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 201435278 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (93444639)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 107990639 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 344047829 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78762789 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (41785945)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 36976844 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 870174485 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 258538169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (135445521)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 123092648 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April | 263854683 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 73104673 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (45333043)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 27771630 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | 969627929 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 171257259 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (68315830)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 102941429 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 274821047 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49671752 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (24334222)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 25337530 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | 990481236 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 169683920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (71948764)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 97735156 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 260800223 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 41690910 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (20707929)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 20982981 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 1109270130 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 121442100 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (43655383)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 77786717 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July | 371934729 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38934890 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (15299357)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23635533 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | 1107641297 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89845389 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (31977832)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 57867557 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August | 331862396 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25214472 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9603910)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 15610562 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | 1122201063 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52311779 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (16076143)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 36235636 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September | 331035204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13148344 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4038778)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9109566 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October | 1087283048 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46160320 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (16006990)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 30153330 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October | 365355230 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13906945 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4900078)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9006867 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | 1122004115 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 55890188 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (18556211)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 37333977 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | 366334975 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16352263 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5582593)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10769670 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December | 1253288903 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17275461 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5960640)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11314821 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | 411188800 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5198945 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1679469)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3519476 |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF | 133647833 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6427991 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6427991 |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF | 288930458 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10464479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (77734)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10386745 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**G. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

**H. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 each 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 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 paid an annual unitary management fee based on a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets. In addition, BUFT and BUFG incur pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to investments in other investment companies ("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. The annual unitary management fee payable by each Fund, with the exception of BUFT and BUFG, 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 schedule:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.85000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.82875<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.80750<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.78625<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.76500<br> %<br>|

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For BUFT and BUFG, the annual unitary management fee payable by each Fund will be calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.200<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.195<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.190<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.185<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.180<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.170<br> %<br>|

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First Trust is responsible for each Fund's expenses, including the cost of transfer agency, sub-advisory, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses.

Vest Financial LLC ("Vest"), an affiliate of First Trust, serves as the Funds' sub-advisor and manages each Fund's portfolio subject to First Trust's supervision. Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Advisor, and the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, the Advisor and Vest, First Trust will supervise Vest and its management of the investment of each Fund's assets and will pay Vest for its services as the Funds' sub-advisor a sub-advisory fee equal to 50% of any remaining monthly unitary management fee paid to the Advisor after the average Fund's expenses accrued during the most recent twelve months are subtracted from the unitary management fee for that month. During any

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

period in which the Advisor's management fee is reduced in accordance with the breakpoints described above, the investment sub-advisory fee (which is based on the Advisor's management fee) paid to Vest will be reduced to reflect the reduction in the Advisor's management fee.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("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.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. 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 February 28, 2026, the Funds, except BUFT and BUFG, had no purchases or sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions. Each Fund, except BUFT and BUFG, holds options for a target outcome period of approximately one year based on the expiration date of the options, which occurs on the third Friday of the month corresponding to the month in each Fund name. For securities transactions purposes, the options are considered short-term investments.

For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments for BUFT and BUFG, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF | $67849090 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $67984175 |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF | 252794153 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 252960011 |

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For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of in-kind purchases and proceeds from in-kind sales for each Fund were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | $84991213 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1063847239 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - January | 225335664 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 361755090 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | 474050539 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 991524417 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February | 3676986 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 307635854 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 17731232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10852933 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 1043998 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12426354 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 31193620 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12952692 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April | 9848073 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13628220 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | 24315220 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 58001120 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 3430926 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1131567 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | 29353188 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12653756 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 1192905 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3575751 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 16508385 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24755689 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9333768 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | 40738879 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37986140 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August | 4404684 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23404529 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | $537024685 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $984984874 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - September | 5597730 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 229437819 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October | 77892881 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1044415838 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October | 131618999 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 268440908 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | 382364813 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 756749165 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | 15402155 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 234014296 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December | 566011960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1037499346 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | 9135504 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 253819481 |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF | 84044692 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75532907 |
| FT Vest Buffered Allocation Growth ETF | 279195342 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 275343667 |

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**5. Derivative Transactions** 

The following table presents the types of derivatives held by each Fund at February 28, 2026, the primary underlying risk exposure and the location of these instruments as presented on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** |
| **Derivative** <br>**Instrument**<br>| **Risk** <br>**Exposure**<br>| **Statements of Assets and** <br>**Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** | **Statements of Assets and** <br>**Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** |
| **FJAN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $1246268327 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $55758479 |
| **DJAN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 444369671 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13167024 |
| **FFEB** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1180828410 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 58468784 |
| **DFEB** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 412327394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14529119 |
| **FMAR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1018534912 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 62652599 |
| **DMAR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 411663241 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 31775459 |
| **FAPR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1104241226 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 114416258 |
| **DAPR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 334743126 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 44153402 |
| **FMAY** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1111814840 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 44003440 |
| **DMAY** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 315977660 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 17156260 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** |
| **Derivative**<br> **Instrument**<br>| **Risk**<br> **Exposure**<br>| **Statements of Assets and**<br> **Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** | **Statements of Assets and**<br> **Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** |
| **FJUN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $1136427680 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $53847940 |
| **DJUN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 299325776 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19000911 |
| **FJUL** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1215663921 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 35784944 |
| **DJUL** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 407595325 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14438711 |
| **FAUG** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1193956721 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 36432427 |
| **DAUG** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 355999860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10923409 |
| **FSEP** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1185084769 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 35592258 |
| **DSEP** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 346080813 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8549005 |
| **FOCT** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1145294510 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 37249913 |
| **DOCT** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 382040560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10802715 |
| **FNOV** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1192733610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 43982027 |
| **DNOV** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 386605224 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 12976980 |
| **FDEC** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1306355219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 54507518 |
| **DDEC** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 423107726 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 12509357 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized for the six months ended February 28, 2026, on each Fund's derivative instruments, as well as the primary underlying risk exposure associated with the instruments.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations** <br> **Location**<br>| **FJAN**  | **DJAN**  | **FFEB**  | **DFEB**  | **FMAR**  | **DMAR**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| $121377987 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40575044 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $124021618 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51682986 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2607305 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2601553 |
| Written options contracts | 24831770 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2848427)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 31664098 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4023612)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 389879 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (320107)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized <br> appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| (60161269)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (19817980)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (62420843)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (27644938)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 47280087 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18775539 |
| Written options contracts | (15056665)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1265229 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8290334)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3943370 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4163649)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4567942)<br>|

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations** <br> **Location**<br>| **FAPR**  | **DAPR**  | **FMAY**  | **DMAY**  | **FJUN**  | **DJUN**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| $3525237 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3851382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7214343 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $499751 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1657096 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1110741 |
| Written options contracts | 537042 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (401145)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (636409)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (89564)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 338107 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (438976)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized <br> appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 51490245 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15113916 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43657063 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15138107 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48529503 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14116452 |
| Written options contracts | (15445010)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7614805)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3127841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2517475)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 462809 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3184863)<br>|

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations** <br> **Location**<br>| **FJUL**  | **DJUL**  | **FAUG**  | **DAUG**  | **FSEP**  | **DSEP**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| $2284040 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1641961 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1860829 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1584257 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $107637841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35043281 |
| Written options contracts | 277612 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (372084)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 373687 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (174558)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1816647)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8837336)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized <br> appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 46799214 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18288302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43896001 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15635511 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (49865204)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18039162)<br>|
| Written options contracts | 10698185 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1461012)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11314027 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (935547)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4809359)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3578532 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations** <br> **Location**<br>| **FOCT**  | **DOCT**  | **FNOV**  | **DNOV**  | **FDEC**  | **DDEC**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| $83917397 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $29784553 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $79257781 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31570092 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $114395754 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40181989 |
| Written options contracts | 32308670 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1158973 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30210452 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7482628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34760837 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1874472)<br>|

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations** <br> **Location**<br>| **FOCT**  | **DOCT**  | **FNOV**  | **DNOV**  | **FDEC**  | **DDEC**  |
| Net change in unrealized <br> appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| $(35537533)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(12733015)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(33992944)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(13755998)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(46194942)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(17570085)<br>|
| Written options contracts | (8580853)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 330951 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2264489)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 746784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (18558801)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (620945)<br>|

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The Funds do not have the right to offset financial assets and financial liabilities related to options contracts on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents the premiums for purchased options contracts opened, premiums for purchased options contracts closed, exercised and expired, premiums for written options contracts opened, and premiums for written options contracts closed, exercised and expired, for the six months ended February 28, 2026, on each Fund's options contracts.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Premiums for** <br>**purchased** <br>**options contracts** <br>**opened**<br>| **Premiums for** <br>**purchased** <br>**options contracts** <br>**closed, exercised** <br>**and expired**<br>| **Premiums for** <br>**written options** <br>**contracts opened**<br>| **Premiums for** <br>**written options** <br>**contracts closed,** <br>**exercised and** <br>**expired**<br>|
| FJAN | $2300385392 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2127423582 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75767018 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $57203410 |
| DJAN | 811328652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 703535230 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27181864 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20679904 |
| FFEB | 2153799437 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2022775026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 64751961 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 42268759 |
| DFEB | 696025663 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 671374948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20535080 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13288794 |
| FMAR | 65995166 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22982748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4974302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2193474 |
| DMAR | 27733805 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16731281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2606079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1311371 |
| FAPR | 138693034 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31087715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15954463 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4488413 |
| DAPR | 19359440 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20874892 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2650967 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2955529 |
| FMAY | 74576508 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 80353144 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3988943 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4250645 |
| DMAY | 10803709 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11273331 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 689704 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 579962 |
| FJUN | 83566089 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31210433 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5112326 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2263005 |
| DJUN | 8930808 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16543942 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 631095 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 881325 |
| FJUL | 155184965 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44051688 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7002620 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2441898 |
| DJUL | 8545638 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30330616 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 378661 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1107667 |
| FAUG | 205380273 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51723332 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9293540 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2808112 |
| DAUG | 38475321 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36658896 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1368233 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1403527 |
| FSEP | 2197970931 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1912623135 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 73323644 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52440540 |
| DSEP | 571637378 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 476690103 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20164546 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14523149 |
| FOCT | 2128621695 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1897871090 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 58753676 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35812349 |
| DOCT | 639238353 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 551182924 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17653609 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10284711 |
| FNOV | 1893465376 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1662087798 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62613998 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33781652 |
| DNOV | 620451352 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 549348559 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16479198 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8861091 |
| FDEC | 2379546932 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2091685443 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 63144792 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43118413 |
| DDEC | 677315141 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 585556124 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18246127 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13238757 |

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**6. 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,

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

**7. 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 December 31, 2026.

**8. 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.

**9. 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 the following subsequent events:

As of March 23, 2026, the investment objective of the FMAR changed to include an upside cap of 17.17% and an Outcome Period of March 23, 2026 through March 19, 2027.

As of March 23, 2026, the investment objective of the DMAR changed to include an upside cap of 13.07% and an Outcome Period of March 23, 2026 through March 19, 2027.

As of April 20, 2026, the investment objective of the FAPR changed to include an upside cap of 15.16% and an Outcome Period of April 20, 2026 through April 16, 2027.

As of April 20, 2026, the investment objective of the DAPR changed to include an upside cap of 12.04% and an Outcome Period of April 20, 2026 through April 16, 2027.

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**Other Information**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (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 February 28, 2026.

**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 February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees 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 for the most recent fiscal half year.

**Disclaimer**

The Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Funds or the FLEX Options. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Funds or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Funds or the FLEX Options.

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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

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| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January (QCJA) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January (XJAN) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February (QMFE) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February (XFEB) |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (YMAR) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March (QMAR) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (XMAR) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April (QCAP) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April (XAPR) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May (QMMY) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (XMAY) |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (YJUN) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June (QJUN) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June (XJUN) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July (QCJL) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July (XJUL) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August (QMAG) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August (XAUG) |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (YSEP) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September (QSPT) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October (QCOC) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (XOCT) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November (QMNV) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (XNOV) |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (YDEC) |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December (QDEC) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (XDEC) |
| FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY) |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFX) |

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026** 

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| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4962_1) |  |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4962_1)<sup>®</sup>[Conservative Buffer ETF - January (QCJA)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4962_1) | 2 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January (XJAN)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4643_1) | 3 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4968_1)<sup>®</sup>[Moderate Buffer ETF - February (QMFE)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4968_1) | 5 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February (XFEB)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4644_1) | 6 |
| [FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (YMAR)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4305_1) | 8 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4304_1)<sup>®</sup>[Buffer ETF - March (QMAR)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4304_1) | 9 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (XMAR)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4487_1) | 10 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4672_1)<sup>®</sup>[Conservative Buffer ETF - April (QCAP)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4672_1) | 12 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April (XAPR)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4674_1) | 13 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4673_1)<sup>®</sup>[Moderate Buffer ETF - May (QMMY)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4673_1) | 15 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (XMAY)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4675_1) | 16 |
| [FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (YJUN)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4310_1) | 18 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4309_1)<sup>®</sup>[Buffer ETF - June (QJUN)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4309_1) | 19 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June (XJUN)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4312_1) | 20 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4882_1)<sup>®</sup>[Conservative Buffer ETF - July (QCJL)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4882_1) | 22 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July (XJUL)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4542_1) | 23 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4880_1)<sup>®</sup>[Moderate Buffer ETF - August (QMAG)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4880_1) | 25 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August (XAUG)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4543_1) | 26 |
| [FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (YSEP)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4316_1) | 28 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4315_1)<sup>®</sup>[Buffer ETF - September (QSPT)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4315_1) | 29 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4200_1) | 30 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4893_1)<sup>®</sup>[Conservative Buffer ETF - October (QCOC)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4893_1) | 32 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (XOCT)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4609_1) | 33 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4894_1)<sup>®</sup>[Moderate Buffer ETF - November (QMNV)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4894_1) | 35 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (XNOV)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4608_1) | 36 |
| [FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (YDEC)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4279_1) | 38 |
| [FT Vest Nasdaq-100](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4270_1)<sup>®</sup>[Buffer ETF - December (QDEC)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4270_1) | 39 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (XDEC)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4317_1) | 40 |
| [FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4892_1) | 42 |
| [FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFX)](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-5116_1) | 43 |
| [Statements of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4305_1) | 44 |
| [Statements of Operations](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4962_1) | 50 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4305_1) | 56 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4305_1) | 68 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4962_1) | 98 |
| [Other Information](#xx_d7d85f22-7dde-48b1-af36-cb08a26ed813_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4962_1) | 117 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that any series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (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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**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative Buffer ETF - January (QCJA)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** |
| 890394 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $890394 |
|  | (Cost $890,394) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.1%** | 890394 |
|  | (Cost $890,394) |  |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.9%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 96.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 96.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 96.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 96.9%** |  |
| 1301 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $79008429 | $6.20 | 01/15/27 | 77861936 |
|  | (Cost $79,012,182) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 8.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 8.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 8.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 8.0%** |  |
| 1301 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 79008429 | 621.25 | 01/15/27 | 6404016 |
|  | (Cost $6,010,344) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 84265952 |
|  | (Cost $85,022,526) | (Cost $85,022,526) | (Cost $85,022,526) | (Cost $85,022,526) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.9)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (3.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.2)%** |  |
| (1301) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (79008429)<br>| 696.30 | 01/15/27 | (2606397)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,329,429) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** |  |
| (1301) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (79008429)<br>| 497.00 | 01/15/27 | (2178486)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,053,787) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (4784883)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $5,383,216) | (Premiums received $5,383,216) | (Premiums received $5,383,216) | (Premiums received $5,383,216) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (50115)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $80321348 |

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $890394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $890394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84265952 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 84265952 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $85156346 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $890394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $84265952 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4784883)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(4784883)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January (XJAN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| 475747 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $475747 |
|  | (Cost $475,747) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 475747 |
|  | (Cost $475,747) |  |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 110.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 104.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.8%** |  |
| 600 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $41159400 | $6.93 | 01/15/27 | 40373298 |
| 600 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 41159400 | 691.67 | 01/15/27 | 3123690 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 43496988 |
|  | (Cost $44,171,987) | (Cost $44,171,987) | (Cost $44,171,987) | (Cost $44,171,987) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.9%** |  |
| 600 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 41159400 | 691.67 | 01/15/27 | 2463228 |
|  | (Cost $2,366,261) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 45960216 |
|  | (Cost $46,538,248) | (Cost $46,538,248) | (Cost $46,538,248) | (Cost $46,538,248) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.8)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (9.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.3)%** |  |
| (1200) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (82318800)<br>| 726.05 | 01/15/27 | (3850416)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,471,805) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.5)%** |  |
| (600) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (41159400)<br>| 587.92 | 01/15/27 | (1048362)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,024,237) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (4898778)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $5,496,042) | (Premiums received $5,496,042) | (Premiums received $5,496,042) | (Premiums received $5,496,042) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (25070)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $41512115 |

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January (XJAN)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $475747 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $475747 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45960216 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45960216 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $46435963 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $475747 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45960216 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4898778)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(4898778)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer ETF - February (QMFE)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| 448360 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $448360 |
|  | (Cost $448,360) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 448360 |
|  | (Cost $448,360) |  |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.1%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.5%** |  |
| 616 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $37409064 | $6.08 | 02/19/27 | 36881158 |
|  | (Cost $36,935,537) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 7.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 7.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 7.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 7.6%** |  |
| 616 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 37409064 | 608.80 | 02/19/27 | 2858031 |
|  | (Cost $2,883,999) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 39739189 |
|  | (Cost $39,819,536) | (Cost $39,819,536) | (Cost $39,819,536) | (Cost $39,819,536) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.6)%** |  |
| (616) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (37409064)<br>| 700.18 | 02/19/27 | (1360775)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,398,831) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.6)%** |  |
| (616) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (37409064)<br>| 517.48 | 02/19/27 | (1345313)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,363,815) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (2706088)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,762,646) | (Premiums received $2,762,646) | (Premiums received $2,762,646) | (Premiums received $2,762,646) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (22629)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $37458832 |

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $448360 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $448360 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39739189 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 39739189 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40187549 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $448360 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39739189 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2706088)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(2706088)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February (XFEB)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| 450413 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $450413 |
|  | (Cost $450,413) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 450413 |
|  | (Cost $450,413) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 112.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 112.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 112.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 112.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 112.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 112.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** |  |
| 562 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $38552638 | $6.90 | 02/19/27 | 37843096 |
| 562 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 38552638 | 689.44 | 02/19/27 | 3245252 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 41088348 |
|  | (Cost $41,495,325) | (Cost $41,495,325) | (Cost $41,495,325) | (Cost $41,495,325) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** |  |
| 562 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 38552638 | 689.44 | 02/19/27 | 2359214 |
|  | (Cost $2,356,774) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 43447562 |
|  | (Cost $43,852,099) | (Cost $43,852,099) | (Cost $43,852,099) | (Cost $43,852,099) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (13.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (10.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.7)%** |  |
| (1124) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (77105276)<br>| 724.81 | 02/19/27 | (4140164)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,485,267) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** |  |
| (562) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (38552638)<br>| 586.03 | 02/19/27 | (1047883)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,052,880) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (5188047)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $5,538,147) | (Premiums received $5,538,147) | (Premiums received $5,538,147) | (Premiums received $5,538,147) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (23554)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $38686374 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February (XFEB)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $450413 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $450413 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43447562 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 43447562 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $43897975 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $450413 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43447562 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(5188047)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(5188047)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (YMAR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** |
| 334302 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $334302 |
|  | (Cost $334,302) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.4%** | 334302 |
|  | (Cost $334,302) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.4%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 109.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.4%** |  |
| 10575 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | $111439350 | $0.84 | 03/20/26 | 110549781 |
|  | (Cost $87,276,646) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** |  |
| 10575 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 111439350 | 83.66 | 03/20/26 | 43781 |
|  | (Cost $4,965,360) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 110593562 |
|  | (Cost $92,242,006) | (Cost $92,242,006) | (Cost $92,242,006) | (Cost $92,242,006) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.7)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (9.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.7)%** |  |
| (10575) | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | (111439350)<br>| 96.54 | 03/20/26 | (9765378)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $738,749) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| (10575) | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | (111439350)<br>| 71.11 | 03/20/26 | (20939)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,762,568) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (9786317)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,501,317) | (Premiums received $2,501,317) | (Premiums received $2,501,317) | (Premiums received $2,501,317) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (65705)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $101075842 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $334302 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $334302 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 110593562 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 110593562 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $110927864 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $334302 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $110593562 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(9786317)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(9786317)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF - March (QMAR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** |
| 1242950 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1242950 |
|  | (Cost $1,242,950) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.3%** | 1242950 |
|  | (Cost $1,242,950) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 107.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 107.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 107.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 107.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 107.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 107.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 107.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 107.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 107.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 107.6%** |  |
| 8343 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $506662047 | $4.80 | 03/20/26 | 502741421 |
|  | (Cost $403,885,102) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** |  |
| 8343 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 506662047 | 480.83 | 03/20/26 | 268311 |
|  | (Cost $27,074,659) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 503009732 |
|  | (Cost $430,959,761) | (Cost $430,959,761) | (Cost $430,959,761) | (Cost $430,959,761) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.9)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (7.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (7.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (7.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (7.9)%** |  |
| (8343) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (506662047)<br>| 568.44 | 03/20/26 | (36657223)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $12,749,786) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| (8343) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (506662047)<br>| 432.75 | 03/20/26 | (111796)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $14,602,232) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (36769019)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $27,352,018) | (Premiums received $27,352,018) | (Premiums received $27,352,018) | (Premiums received $27,352,018) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (316189)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $467167474 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1242950 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1242950 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 503009732 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 503009732 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $504252682 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1242950 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $503009732 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(36769019)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(36769019)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (XMAR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** |
| 542768 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $542768 |
|  | (Cost $542,768) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.4%** | 542768 |
|  | (Cost $542,768) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 129.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 129.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 129.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 129.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 129.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 129.9%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 129.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 129.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 129.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 129.9%** |  |
| 2646 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $181512954 | $5.65 | 03/20/26 | 179652287 |
| 2646 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 181512954 | 563.99 | 03/20/26 | 32353039 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 212005326 |
|  | (Cost $159,598,074) | (Cost $159,598,074) | (Cost $159,598,074) | (Cost $159,598,074) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** |  |
| 2646 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 181512954 | 563.99 | 03/20/26 | 98563 |
|  | (Cost $8,738,474) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 212103889 |
|  | (Cost $168,336,548) | (Cost $168,336,548) | (Cost $168,336,548) | (Cost $168,336,548) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (30.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (30.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (30.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (30.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (30.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (30.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (30.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (30.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (30.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (30.2)%** |  |
| (5292) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (363025908)<br>| 593.54 | 03/20/26 | (49268203)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $16,003,464) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| (2646) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (181512954)<br>| 479.39 | 03/20/26 | (27174)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,192,270) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (49295377)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $19,195,734) | (Premiums received $19,195,734) | (Premiums received $19,195,734) | (Premiums received $19,195,734) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (106896)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $163244384 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (XMAR)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $542768 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $542768 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 212103889 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 212103889 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $212646657 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $542768 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $212103889 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(49295377)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(49295377)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative Buffer ETF - April (QCAP)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.3%** |
| 118888 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $118888 |
|  | (Cost $118,888) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.3%** | 118888 |
|  | (Cost $118,888) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.1%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 120.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 120.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 120.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 120.0%** |  |
| 762 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $46275498 | $4.43 | 04/17/26 | 45877986 |
|  | (Cost $34,095,158) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** |  |
| 762 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 46275498 | 444.09 | 04/17/26 | 56083 |
|  | (Cost $2,809,065) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 45934069 |
|  | (Cost $36,904,223) | (Cost $36,904,223) | (Cost $36,904,223) | (Cost $36,904,223) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (20.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (20.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (20.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (20.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (20.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (20.3)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (20.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (20.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (20.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (20.3)%** |  |
| (762) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (46275498)<br>| 509.68 | 04/17/26 | (7766731)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,832,577) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| (762) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (46275498)<br>| 355.27 | 04/17/26 | (17305)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $921,678) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (7784036)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,754,255) | (Premiums received $2,754,255) | (Premiums received $2,754,255) | (Premiums received $2,754,255) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (25614)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $38243307 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $118888 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $118888 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45934069 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45934069 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $46052957 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $118888 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $45934069 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7784036)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(7784036)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April (XAPR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** |
| 241172 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $241172 |
|  | (Cost $241,172) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.5%** | 241172 |
|  | (Cost $241,172) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 143.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 143.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 143.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 143.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 143.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 143.8%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 143.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 143.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 143.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 143.7%** |  |
| 863 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $59200937 | $5.27 | 04/17/26 | 58595974 |
| 863 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 59200937 | 526.42 | 04/17/26 | 13946080 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 72542054 |
|  | (Cost $60,470,706) | (Cost $60,470,706) | (Cost $60,470,706) | (Cost $60,470,706) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** |  |
| 863 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 59200937 | 526.42 | 04/17/26 | 84574 |
|  | (Cost $1,757,001) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 72626628 |
|  | (Cost $62,227,707) | (Cost $62,227,707) | (Cost $62,227,707) | (Cost $62,227,707) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (44.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (44.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (44.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (44.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (44.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (44.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (44.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (44.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (44.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (44.1)%** |  |
| (1726) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (118401874)<br>| 559.53 | 04/17/26 | (22289564)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $11,264,339) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** |  |
| (863) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (59200937)<br>| 447.46 | 04/17/26 | (31931)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $554,650) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (22321495)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $11,818,989) | (Premiums received $11,818,989) | (Premiums received $11,818,989) | (Premiums received $11,818,989) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (62378)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $50483927 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April (XAPR)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $241172 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $241172 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 72626628 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72626628 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $72867800 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $241172 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $72626628 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(22321495)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(22321495)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer ETF - May (QMMY)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** |
| 280909 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $280909 |
|  | (Cost $280,909) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.4%** | 280909 |
|  | (Cost $280,909) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 104.3%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.3%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.3%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.3%** |  |
| 1223 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $74271567 | $5.21 | 05/15/26 | 73541534 |
|  | (Cost $64,058,216) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** |  |
| 1223 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 74271567 | 521.50 | 05/15/26 | 651896 |
|  | (Cost $4,498,104) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 74193430 |
|  | (Cost $68,556,320) | (Cost $68,556,320) | (Cost $68,556,320) | (Cost $68,556,320) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (5.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.3)%** |  |
| (1223) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (74271567)<br>| 600.77 | 05/15/26 | (3734002)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,804,710) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.3)%** |  |
| (1223) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (74271567)<br>| 443.27 | 05/15/26 | (192953)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,990,363) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (3926955)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,795,073) | (Premiums received $3,795,073) | (Premiums received $3,795,073) | (Premiums received $3,795,073) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (48871)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $70498513 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $280909 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $280909 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74193430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74193430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $74474339 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $280909 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $74193430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3926955)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(3926955)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (XMAY)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| 103642 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $103642 |
|  | (Cost $103,642) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.6%** | 103642 |
|  | (Cost $103,642) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 122.1%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 121.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 121.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 121.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 121.4%** |  |
| 288 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $19756512 | $5.95 | 05/15/26 | 19544339 |
| 288 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 19756512 | 594.21 | 05/15/26 | 2872826 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 22417165 |
|  | (Cost $18,428,282) | (Cost $18,428,282) | (Cost $18,428,282) | (Cost $18,428,282) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** |  |
| 288 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 19756512 | 594.21 | 05/15/26 | 125070 |
|  | (Cost $955,098) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 22542235 |
|  | (Cost $19,383,380) | (Cost $19,383,380) | (Cost $19,383,380) | (Cost $19,383,380) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (22.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (22.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (22.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (22.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (22.4)%** |  |
| (576) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (39513024)<br>| 625.05 | 05/15/26 | (4127910)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,869,661) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** |  |
| (288) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (19756512)<br>| 505.08 | 05/15/26 | (44136)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $364,044) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (4172046)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,233,705) | (Premiums received $2,233,705) | (Premiums received $2,233,705) | (Premiums received $2,233,705) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (12766)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $18461065 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (XMAY)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $103642 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $103642 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22542235 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22542235 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22645877 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $103642 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22542235 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4172046)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(4172046)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (YJUN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| 849281 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $849281 |
|  | (Cost $849,281) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.6%** | 849281 |
|  | (Cost $849,281) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 108.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.8%** |  |
| 15168 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | $159840384 | $0.86 | 06/18/26 | 156384204 |
|  | (Cost $128,475,503) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.5%** |  |
| 15168 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 159840384 | 86.33 | 06/18/26 | 779635 |
|  | (Cost $6,818,842) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 157163839 |
|  | (Cost $135,294,345) | (Cost $135,294,345) | (Cost $135,294,345) | (Cost $135,294,345) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (9.8)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (9.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.6)%** |  |
| (15168) | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | (159840384)<br>| 97.50 | 06/18/26 | (13798330)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,078,660) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** |  |
| (15168) | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | (159840384)<br>| 73.38 | 06/18/26 | (318831)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,157,904) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (14117161)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,236,564) | (Premiums received $4,236,564) | (Premiums received $4,236,564) | (Premiums received $4,236,564) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (97173)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $143798786 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $849281 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $849281 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 157163839 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 157163839 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $158013120 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $849281 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $157163839 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(14117161)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(14117161)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF - June (QJUN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** |
| 2931938 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $2931938 |
|  | (Cost $2,931,938) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.5%** | 2931938 |
|  | (Cost $2,931,938) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.4%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 102.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.9%** |  |
| 10086 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $612512694 | $5.26 | 06/18/26 | 606363562 |
|  | (Cost $530,416,546) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.5%** |  |
| 10086 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 612512694 | 526.82 | 06/18/26 | 8606485 |
|  | (Cost $36,833,948) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 614970047 |
|  | (Cost $567,250,494) | (Cost $567,250,494) | (Cost $567,250,494) | (Cost $567,250,494) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** |  |
| (10086) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (612512694)<br>| 622.76 | 06/18/26 | (23958990)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $14,657,056) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** |  |
| (10086) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (612512694)<br>| 474.14 | 06/18/26 | (4201222)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $20,825,231) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (28160212)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $35,482,287) | (Premiums received $35,482,287) | (Premiums received $35,482,287) | (Premiums received $35,482,287) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (374550)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $589367223 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2931938 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2931938 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 614970047 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 614970047 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $617901985 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2931938 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $614970047 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(28160212)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(28160212)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June (XJUN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| 733574 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $733574 |
|  | (Cost $733,574) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.6%** | 733574 |
|  | (Cost $733,574) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 123.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 123.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 123.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 123.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 123.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 123.4%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 122.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 122.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 122.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 122.4%** |  |
| 2159 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $148105241 | $5.95 | 06/18/26 | 146153807 |
| 2159 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 148105241 | 594.29 | 06/18/26 | 22152852 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 168306659 |
|  | (Cost $137,457,404) | (Cost $137,457,404) | (Cost $137,457,404) | (Cost $137,457,404) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.0%** |  |
| 2159 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 148105241 | 594.29 | 06/18/26 | 1448775 |
|  | (Cost $7,255,437) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 169755434 |
|  | (Cost $144,712,841) | (Cost $144,712,841) | (Cost $144,712,841) | (Cost $144,712,841) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (23.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (23.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (23.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (23.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (23.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (23.9)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (23.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (23.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (23.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (23.5)%** |  |
| (4318) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (296210482)<br>| 625.73 | 06/18/26 | (32306974)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $14,311,776) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** |  |
| (2159) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (148105241)<br>| 505.15 | 06/18/26 | (548256)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,090,221) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (32855230)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $17,401,997) | (Premiums received $17,401,997) | (Premiums received $17,401,997) | (Premiums received $17,401,997) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (87784)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $137545994 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June (XJUN)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $733574 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $733574 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 169755434 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 169755434 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $170489008 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $733574 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $169755434 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(32855230)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(32855230)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative Buffer ETF - July (QCJL)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| 425024 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $425024 |
|  | (Cost $425,024) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.6%** | 425024 |
|  | (Cost $425,024) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 101.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 101.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 101.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 101.5%** |  |
| 1167 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $70870743 | $5.60 | 07/17/26 | 70036396 |
|  | (Cost $64,720,514) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 2.8%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.8%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.8%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.8%** |  |
| 1167 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 70870743 | 561.25 | 07/17/26 | 1931794 |
|  | (Cost $4,366,154) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 71968190 |
|  | (Cost $69,086,668) | (Cost $69,086,668) | (Cost $69,086,668) | (Cost $69,086,668) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.8)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (4.1)%** |  |
| (1167) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (70870743)<br>| 628.94 | 07/17/26 | (2886890)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,668,087) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** |  |
| (1167) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (70870743)<br>| 449.00 | 07/17/26 | (474992)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,393,519) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (3361882)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,061,606) | (Premiums received $4,061,606) | (Premiums received $4,061,606) | (Premiums received $4,061,606) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (46820)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $68984512 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $425024 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $425024 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 71968190 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 71968190 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $72393214 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $425024 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $71968190 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3361882)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(3361882)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July (XJUL)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** |
| 283064 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $283064 |
|  | (Cost $283,064) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.7%** | 283064 |
|  | (Cost $283,064) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 115.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 115.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 115.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 115.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 115.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 115.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 113.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 113.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 113.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 113.8%** |  |
| 669 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $45892731 | $6.29 | 07/17/26 | 45262045 |
| 669 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 45892731 | 627.59 | 07/17/26 | 5168286 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 50430331 |
|  | (Cost $44,737,301) | (Cost $44,737,301) | (Cost $44,737,301) | (Cost $44,737,301) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** |  |
| 669 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 45892731 | 627.59 | 07/17/26 | 833821 |
|  | (Cost $2,269,824) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 51264152 |
|  | (Cost $47,007,125) | (Cost $47,007,125) | (Cost $47,007,125) | (Cost $47,007,125) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (16.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (16.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (16.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (16.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (16.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (16.3)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (15.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (15.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (15.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (15.6)%** |  |
| (1338) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (91785462)<br>| 659.28 | 07/17/26 | (6922424)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,304,341) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.7)%** |  |
| (669) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (45892731)<br>| 533.45 | 07/17/26 | (296320)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $941,497) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (7218744)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $5,245,838) | (Premiums received $5,245,838) | (Premiums received $5,245,838) | (Premiums received $5,245,838) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (28160)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $44300312 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July (XJUL)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $283064 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $283064 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51264152 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 51264152 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51547216 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $283064 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $51264152 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7218744)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(7218744)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer ETF - August (QMAG)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** |
| 396765 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $396765 |
|  | (Cost $396,765) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.7%** | 396765 |
|  | (Cost $396,765) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 99.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.8%** |  |
| 984 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $59757336 | $5.76 | 08/21/26 | 59063035 |
|  | (Cost $56,550,722) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 3.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.9%** |  |
| 984 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 59757336 | 577.33 | 08/21/26 | 2316169 |
|  | (Cost $3,666,378) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 61379204 |
|  | (Cost $60,217,100) | (Cost $60,217,100) | (Cost $60,217,100) | (Cost $60,217,100) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.8)%** |  |
| (984) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (59757336)<br>| 657.81 | 08/21/26 | (1697794)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,764,431) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.5)%** |  |
| (984) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (59757336)<br>| 490.73 | 08/21/26 | (870466)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,488,057) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (2568260)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,252,488) | (Premiums received $3,252,488) | (Premiums received $3,252,488) | (Premiums received $3,252,488) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (39278)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $59168431 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $396765 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $396765 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 61379204 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 61379204 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $61775969 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $396765 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $61379204 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2568260)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(2568260)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August (XAUG)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** |
| 172920 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $172920 |
|  | (Cost $172,920) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.7%** | 172920 |
|  | (Cost $172,920) |  |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.8%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 111.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 111.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 111.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 111.2%** |  |
| 365 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $25038635 | $6.44 | 08/21/26 | 24698480 |
| 365 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 25038635 | 643.45 | 08/21/26 | 2535049 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 27233529 |
|  | (Cost $24,860,349) | (Cost $24,860,349) | (Cost $24,860,349) | (Cost $24,860,349) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** |  |
| 365 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 25038635 | 643.45 | 08/21/26 | 649890 |
|  | (Cost $1,254,033) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 27883419 |
|  | (Cost $26,114,382) | (Cost $26,114,382) | (Cost $26,114,382) | (Cost $26,114,382) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (13.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (13.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (13.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (13.4)%** |  |
| (730) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (50077270)<br>| 675.69 | 08/21/26 | (3301702)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,322,601) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** |  |
| (365) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (25038635)<br>| 546.93 | 08/21/26 | (239973)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $523,616) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (3541675)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,846,217) | (Premiums received $2,846,217) | (Premiums received $2,846,217) | (Premiums received $2,846,217) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (17384)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $24497280 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August (XAUG)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $172920 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $172920 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27883419 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 27883419 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28056339 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $172920 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27883419 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3541675)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(3541675)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (YSEP)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| 1028194 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1028194 |
|  | (Cost $1,028,194) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 1028194 |
|  | (Cost $1,028,194) |  |

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.4%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 103.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 103.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 103.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 103.8%** |  |
| 12833 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | $135234154 | $0.93 | 09/18/26 | 132308743 |
|  | (Cost $116,443,851) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.6%** |  |
| 12833 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 135234154 | 93.00 | 09/18/26 | 2079075 |
|  | (Cost $6,082,169) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 134387818 |
|  | (Cost $122,526,020) | (Cost $122,526,020) | (Cost $122,526,020) | (Cost $122,526,020) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.1)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (5.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.5)%** |  |
| (12833) | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | (135234154)<br>| 105.22 | 09/18/26 | (7005022)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,324,639) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** |  |
| (12833) | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | (135234154)<br>| 79.05 | 09/18/26 | (796929)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,121,965) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (7801951)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,446,604) | (Premiums received $3,446,604) | (Premiums received $3,446,604) | (Premiums received $3,446,604) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (84162)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $127529899 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1028194 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1028194 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 134387818 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 134387818 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $135416012 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1028194 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $134387818 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7801951)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(7801951)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF - September (QSPT)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| 3931428 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $3931428 |
|  | (Cost $3,931,428) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 3931428 |
|  | (Cost $3,931,428) |  |

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.2%** |  |
| 8291 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $503504139 | $5.98 | 09/18/26 | 497478986 |
|  | (Cost $492,174,952) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** |  |
| 8291 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 503504139 | 599.34 | 09/18/26 | 26971535 |
|  | (Cost $32,466,611) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 524450521 |
|  | (Cost $524,641,563) | (Cost $524,641,563) | (Cost $524,641,563) | (Cost $524,641,563) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.4)%** |  |
| (8291) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (503504139)<br>| 701.05 | 09/18/26 | (6828468)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $13,224,196) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.8)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.8)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.8)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.8)%** |  |
| (8291) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (503504139)<br>| 539.41 | 09/18/26 | (14421282)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $18,660,095) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (21249750)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $31,884,291) | (Premiums received $31,884,291) | (Premiums received $31,884,291) | (Premiums received $31,884,291) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (338468)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $506793731 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3931428 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3931428 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 524450521 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 524450521 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $528381949 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3931428 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $524450521 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(21249750)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(21249750)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| 775255 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $775255 |
|  | (Cost $775,255) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 775255 |
|  | (Cost $775,255) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 107.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 107.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 107.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 107.4%** |  |
| 1471 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $100909129 | $6.65 | 09/18/26 | 99270729 |
| 1471 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 100909129 | 663.71 | 09/18/26 | 8363606 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 107634335 |
|  | (Cost $103,821,599) | (Cost $103,821,599) | (Cost $103,821,599) | (Cost $103,821,599) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 3.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.6%** |  |
| 1471 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 100909129 | 663.71 | 09/18/26 | 3654317 |
|  | (Cost $5,060,923) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 111288652 |
|  | (Cost $108,882,522) | (Cost $108,882,522) | (Cost $108,882,522) | (Cost $108,882,522) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.7)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (10.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.3)%** |  |
| (2942) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (201818258)<br>| 695.50 | 09/18/26 | (10387172)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $10,011,229) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.4)%** |  |
| (1471) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (100909129)<br>| 564.16 | 09/18/26 | (1369575)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,180,935) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (11756747)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $12,192,164) | (Premiums received $12,192,164) | (Premiums received $12,192,164) | (Premiums received $12,192,164) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (64649)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $100242511 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $775255 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $775255 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 111288652 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111288652 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $112063907 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $775255 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $111288652 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(11756747)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(11756747)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative Buffer ETF - October (QCOC)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** |
| 677597 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $677597 |
|  | (Cost $677,597) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.9%** | 677597 |
|  | (Cost $677,597) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.7%** |  |
| 1243 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $75486147 | $6.03 | 10/16/26 | 74492232 |
|  | (Cost $74,942,551) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 6.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.0%** |  |
| 1243 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 75486147 | 603.92 | 10/16/26 | 4549119 |
|  | (Cost $5,184,452) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 79041351 |
|  | (Cost $80,127,003) | (Cost $80,127,003) | (Cost $80,127,003) | (Cost $80,127,003) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** |  |
| (1243) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (75486147)<br>| 678.87 | 10/16/26 | (2049260)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,568,378) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.8)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.8)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.8)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.8)%** |  |
| (1243) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (75486147)<br>| 483.13 | 10/16/26 | (1362887)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,742,872) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (3412147)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $5,311,250) | (Premiums received $5,311,250) | (Premiums received $5,311,250) | (Premiums received $5,311,250) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (51317)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $76255484 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $677597 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $677597 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 79041351 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 79041351 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $79718948 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $677597 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $79041351 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3412147)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(3412147)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (XOCT)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** |
| 652351 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $652351 |
|  | (Cost $652,351) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.9%** | 652351 |
|  | (Cost $652,351) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 107.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 107.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 107.7%** | **Call Options Purchased — 107.7%** |  |
| 1113 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $76350687 | $6.65 | 10/16/26 | 75119241 |
| 1113 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 76350687 | 664.40 | 10/16/26 | 6692792 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 81812033 |
|  | (Cost $79,310,878) | (Cost $79,310,878) | (Cost $79,310,878) | (Cost $79,310,878) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** |  |
| 1113 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 76350687 | 664.40 | 10/16/26 | 2992156 |
|  | (Cost $4,178,821) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 84804189 |
|  | (Cost $83,489,699) | (Cost $83,489,699) | (Cost $83,489,699) | (Cost $83,489,699) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.5)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (10.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.9)%** |  |
| (2226) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (152701374)<br>| 698.48 | 10/16/26 | (8287131)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $8,427,452) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.6)%** |  |
| (1113) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (76350687)<br>| 564.74 | 10/16/26 | (1170486)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,855,077) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (9457617)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $10,282,529) | (Premiums received $10,282,529) | (Premiums received $10,282,529) | (Premiums received $10,282,529) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (47423)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $75951500 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (XOCT)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $652351 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $652351 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84804189 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 84804189 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $85456540 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $652351 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $84804189 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(9457617)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(9457617)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer ETF - November (QMNV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| 579740 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $579740 |
|  | (Cost $579,740) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.0%** | 579740 |
|  | (Cost $579,740) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.8%** |  |
| 961 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $58360569 | $5.89 | 11/20/26 | 57608394 |
|  | (Cost $56,909,618) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.7%** |  |
| 961 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 58360569 | 590.06 | 11/20/26 | 3321043 |
|  | (Cost $4,045,508) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 60929437 |
|  | (Cost $60,955,126) | (Cost $60,955,126) | (Cost $60,955,126) | (Cost $60,955,126) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.9)%** |  |
| (961) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (58360569)<br>| 686.54 | 11/20/26 | (1717509)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,484,943) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.5)%** |  |
| (961) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (58360569)<br>| 501.55 | 11/20/26 | (1446449)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,878,788) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (3163958)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,363,731) | (Premiums received $4,363,731) | (Premiums received $4,363,731) | (Premiums received $4,363,731) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (38279)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $58306940 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $579740 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $579740 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 60929437 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 60929437 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $61509177 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $579740 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $60929437 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3163958)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(3163958)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (XNOV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| 230261 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $230261 |
|  | (Cost $230,261) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.0%** | 230261 |
|  | (Cost $230,261) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 113.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 109.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.6%** |  |
| 337 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $23117863 | $6.60 | 11/20/26 | 22753313 |
| 337 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 23117863 | 659.04 | 11/20/26 | 2317280 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 25070593 |
|  | (Cost $24,018,280) | (Cost $24,018,280) | (Cost $24,018,280) | (Cost $24,018,280) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** |  |
| 337 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 23117863 | 659.04 | 11/20/26 | 936617 |
|  | (Cost $1,357,619) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 26007210 |
|  | (Cost $25,375,899) | (Cost $25,375,899) | (Cost $25,375,899) | (Cost $25,375,899) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (12.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (12.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (12.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (12.9)%** |  |
| (674) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (46235726)<br>| 695.48 | 11/20/26 | (2960747)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,686,198) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** |  |
| (337) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (23117863)<br>| 560.19 | 11/20/26 | (388298)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $611,896) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (3349045)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,298,094) | (Premiums received $3,298,094) | (Premiums received $3,298,094) | (Premiums received $3,298,094) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (14052)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $22874374 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (XNOV)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $230261 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $230261 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26007210 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26007210 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26237471 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $230261 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26007210 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3349045)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(3349045)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (YDEC)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| 1483784 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1483784 |
|  | (Cost $1,483,784) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.0%** | 1483784 |
|  | (Cost $1,483,784) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 102.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.6%** |  |
| 14481 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | $152600778 | $0.95 | 12/18/26 | 148256478 |
|  | (Cost $135,537,083) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 2.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.7%** |  |
| 14481 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 152600778 | 95.46 | 12/18/26 | 3884384 |
|  | (Cost $6,905,322) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 152140862 |
|  | (Cost $142,442,405) | (Cost $142,442,405) | (Cost $142,442,405) | (Cost $142,442,405) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (5.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.2)%** |  |
| (14481) | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | (152600778)<br>| 107.90 | 12/18/26 | (7533161)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,451,572) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** |  |
| (14481) | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | (152600778)<br>| 81.14 | 12/18/26 | (1473587)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,362,399) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (9006748)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,813,971) | (Premiums received $4,813,971) | (Premiums received $4,813,971) | (Premiums received $4,813,971) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (92597)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $144525301 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1483784 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1483784 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 152140862 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 152140862 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $153624646 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1483784 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $152140862 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(9006748)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(9006748)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF - December (QDEC)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** |
| 6271696 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $6271696 |
|  | (Cost $6,271,696) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.1%** | 6271696 |
|  | (Cost $6,271,696) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** |  |
| 9876 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | $599759604 | $6.16 | 12/18/26 | 591790166 |
|  | (Cost $600,472,603) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 7.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 7.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 7.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 7.5%** |  |
| 9876 | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | 599759604 | 617.04 | 12/18/26 | 45394639 |
|  | (Cost $43,671,915) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 637184805 |
|  | (Cost $644,144,518) | (Cost $644,144,518) | (Cost $644,144,518) | (Cost $644,144,518) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.0)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.0)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.6)%** |  |
| (9876) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (599759604)<br>| 729.47 | 12/18/26 | (9832150)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $15,146,074) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (4.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (4.4)%** |  |
| (9876) | Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 | (599759604)<br>| 555.34 | 12/18/26 | (26560811)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $25,960,799) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (36392961)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $41,106,873) | (Premiums received $41,106,873) | (Premiums received $41,106,873) | (Premiums received $41,106,873) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (391488)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $606672052 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6271696 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6271696 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 637184805 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 637184805 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $643456501 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6271696 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $637184805 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(36392961)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(36392961)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (XDEC)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| 1679479 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1679479 |
|  | (Cost $1,679,479) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.0%** | 1679479 |
|  | (Cost $1,679,479) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 111.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 106.2%** |  |
| 2459 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $168684941 | $6.82 | 12/18/26 | 165512733 |
| 2459 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 168684941 | 680.60 | 12/18/26 | 13799957 |
|  | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | **Total Call Options Purchased** | 179312690 |
|  | (Cost $178,054,052) | (Cost $178,054,052) | (Cost $178,054,052) | (Cost $178,054,052) |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** |  |
| 2459 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 168684941 | 680.60 | 12/18/26 | 8898063 |
|  | (Cost $9,778,248) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 188210753 |
|  | (Cost $187,832,300) | (Cost $187,832,300) | (Cost $187,832,300) | (Cost $187,832,300) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (12.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (10.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (10.2)%** |  |
| (4918) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (337369882)<br>| 714.83 | 12/18/26 | (17250918)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $17,933,418) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.2)%** |  |
| (2459) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (168684941)<br>| 578.51 | 12/18/26 | (3731655)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,301,846) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (20982573)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $22,235,264) | (Premiums received $22,235,264) | (Premiums received $22,235,264) | (Premiums received $22,235,264) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (102031)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $168805628 |

---

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (XDEC)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1679479 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1679479 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 188210753 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 188210753 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $189890232 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1679479 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $188210753 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(20982573)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(20982573)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| 679486 | FT Vest International Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> March (b) | $18818433 |
| 713322 | FT Vest International Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> June (b) | 18831701 |
| 702653 | FT Vest International Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> September (b) | 19060306 |
| 699433 | FT Vest International Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> December (b) | 19052555 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 75762995 |
|  | (Cost $70,354,233) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 8773 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (c) | 8773 |
|  | (Cost $8,773) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 75771768 |
|  | (Cost $70,363,006) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (5289)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $75766479 |

---

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

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

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded Funds\* | $75762995 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75762995 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 8773 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8773 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $75771768 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75771768 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFX)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| 21658 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> January (b) | $799117 |
| 22314 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> February (b) | 802106 |
| 19959 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> March (b) | 803350 |
| 21873 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> April (b) | 803069 |
| 22845 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> May (b) | 803557 |
| 18546 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> June (b) | 802953 |
| 20353 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> July (b) | 801397 |
| 21231 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> August (b) | 799712 |
| 18773 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> September (b) | 800053 |
| 21090 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> October (b) | 800439 |
| 20974 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> November (b) | 799391 |
| 19414 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> December (b) | 798799 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 9613943 |
|  | (Cost $9,286,307) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 846 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 3.55% (c) | 846 |
|  | (Cost $846) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 9614789 |
|  | (Cost $9,287,153) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (705)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $9614084 |

---

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

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

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

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded Funds\* | $9613943 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9613943 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 846 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 846 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $9614789 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9614789 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **January** <br>**(QCJA)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - January** <br>**(XJAN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(QMFE)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(XFEB)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $890394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $475747 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $448360 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $450413 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 890394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 475747 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 448360 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 450413 |
| Options contracts purchased, at value | 84265952 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45960216 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39739189 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43447562 |
| Due from broker | 533 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 248 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1427 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends | 2299 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1287 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 672 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 534 |
| Investment securities sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 85159178 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46437455 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40188469 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43899936 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts written, at value | 4784883 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4898778 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2706088 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5188047 |
| Payables: |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 52947 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26562 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23549 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25515 |
| Investment securities purchased |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Capital shares redeemed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 4837830 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4925340 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2729637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5213562 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $80321348 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41512115 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $37458832 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $38686374 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $74943883 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44982323 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30147274 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $39020532 |
| Par value | 36500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10750 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 5340965 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3481458)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7295058 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (344908)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $80321348 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41512115 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $37458832 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $38686374 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $22.01 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $36.90 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22.70 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35.99 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of <br> shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 3650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1075002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $890394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $475747 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $448360 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $450413 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $890394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $475747 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $448360 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $450413 |
| Premiums paid on options contracts purchased | $85022526 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $46538248 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $39819536 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $43852099 |
| Premiums received on options contracts written | $5383216 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5496042 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2762646 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5538147 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **International** <br> **Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **March** <br>**(YMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **March** <br>**(QMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - March** <br>**(XMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **April** <br>**(QCAP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - April** <br>**(XAPR)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - May** <br>**(QMMY)** <br>|
| $334302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1242950 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $542768 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $118888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $241172 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $280909 |
| 334302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1242950 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 542768 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 118888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 241172 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 280909 |
| 110593562 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 503009732 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 212103889 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45934069 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 72626628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74193430 |
| 2309 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 379 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 203 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 368 |
| 944 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3516 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1478 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 336 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 644 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 862 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2718852 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 110931117 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 504256402 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 212648340 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46053672 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75587499 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74475569 |
| 9786317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36769019 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49295377 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7784036 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22321495 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3926955 |
| 68958 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 319909 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 108579 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26329 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34503 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50101 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 911841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1835733 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 9855275 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37088928 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49403956 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7810365 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25103572 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3977056 |
| $101075842 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $467167474 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $163244384 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $38243307 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $50483927 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $70498513 |
| $97735261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $449801172 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $198489998 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35770677 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $50731885 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $64557010 |
| 36500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 140000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13750 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28000 |
| 3304081 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17226302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (35286114)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2456630 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (261708)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5913503 |
| $101075842 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $467167474 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $163244384 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $38243307 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $50483927 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $70498513 |
| $27.69 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $33.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40.31 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23.90 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $36.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25.18 |
| 3650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1375002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2800002 |
| $334302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1242950 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $542768 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $118888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $241172 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $280909 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $334302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1242950 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $542768 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $118888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $241172 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $280909 |
| $92242006 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $430959761 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $168336548 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $36904223 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $62227707 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $68556320 |
| $2501317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $27352018 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $19195734 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2754255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11818989 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3795073 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - May** <br>**(XMAY)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **International** <br> **Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - June** <br>**(YJUN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **June** <br>**(QJUN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - June** <br>**(XJUN)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $103642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $849281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2931938 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $733574 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 103642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 849281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2931938 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 733574 |
| Options contracts purchased, at value | 22542235 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 157163839 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 614970047 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 169755434 |
| Due from broker | 209 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22481 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 204 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends | 317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8165 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2056 |
| Investment securities sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 22646403 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 158015719 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 617932631 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 170491268 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts written, at value | 4172046 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14117161 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28160212 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32855230 |
| Payables: |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 13292 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 99772 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 405196 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 90044 |
| Investment securities purchased |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Capital shares redeemed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 4185338 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14216933 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28565408 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32945274 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $18461065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $143798786 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $589367223 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $137545994 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $18449501 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $152911188 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $603014674 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $145616238 |
| Par value | 5250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 54500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 184500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31750 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 6314 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9166902)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13831951)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8101994)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $18461065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $143798786 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $589367223 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $137545994 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $35.16 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $43.32 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of <br> shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 525002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3175002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $103642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $849281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2931938 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $733574 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $103642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $849281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2931938 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $733574 |
| Premiums paid on options contracts purchased | $19383380 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $135294345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $567250494 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $144712841 |
| Premiums received on options contracts written | $2233705 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4236564 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35482287 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17401997 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF - July** <br>**(QCJL)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - July** <br>**(XJUL)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **August** <br>**(QMAG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - August** <br>**(XAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **International** <br> **Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(YSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(QSPT)** <br>|
| $425024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $283064 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $396765 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $172920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1028194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3931428 |
| 425024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 283064 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 396765 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 172920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1028194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3931428 |
| 71968190 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51264152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 61379204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27883419 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 134387818 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 524450521 |
| 129 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 410 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 209 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 590 |
| 1213 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1108 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 566 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2845 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10991 |
| 72394556 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51548204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 61777487 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28057110 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 135419066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 528393530 |
| 3361882 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7218744 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2568260 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3541675 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7801951 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21249750 |
| 48162 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29148 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40796 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18155 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 87216 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 350049 |
| 3410044 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7247892 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2609056 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3559830 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7889167 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21599799 |
| $68984512 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44300312 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $59168431 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24497280 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $127529899 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $506793731 |
| $69804139 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51200580 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $59383394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26767093 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $112887742 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $477398129 |
| 29000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 47000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 160500 |
| (848627)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6911518)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (239963)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2276313)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14595157 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29235102 |
| $68984512 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44300312 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $59168431 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24497280 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $127529899 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $506793731 |
| $23.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $39.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $37.69 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $27.13 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31.58 |
| 2900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16050002 |
| $425024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $283064 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $396765 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $172920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1028194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3931428 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $425024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $283064 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $396765 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $172920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1028194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3931428 |
| $69086668 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $47007125 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $60217100 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26114382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $122526020 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $524641563 |
| $4061606 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5245838 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3252488 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2846217 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3446604 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31884291 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(XSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **October** <br>**(QCOC)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - October** <br>**(XOCT)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF -** <br> **November** <br>**(QMNV)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $775255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $677597 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $652351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $579740 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 775255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 677597 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 652351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 579740 |
| Options contracts purchased, at value | 111288652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 79041351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 84804189 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 60929437 |
| Due from broker | 205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 158 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 221 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 318 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends | 2187 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1791 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1805 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1602 |
| Investment securities sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 112066299 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 79720897 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 85458566 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 61511097 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts written, at value | 11756747 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3412147 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9457617 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3163958 |
| Payables: |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 67041 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53266 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49449 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40199 |
| Investment securities purchased |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Capital shares redeemed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 11823788 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3465413 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9507066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3204157 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $100242511 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $76255484 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75951500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $58306940 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $104033846 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $71056964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $81325530 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $52629341 |
| Par value | 23500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | (3814835)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5164520 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5394030)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5652599 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $100242511 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $76255484 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75951500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $58306940 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $42.66 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22.43 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $37.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23.32 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of <br> shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 2350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2500002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $775255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $677597 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $652351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $579740 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $775255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $677597 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $652351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $579740 |
| Premiums paid on options contracts purchased | $108882522 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $80127003 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $83489699 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $60955126 |
| Premiums received on options contracts written | $12192164 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5311250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10282529 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4363731 |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - November** <br>**(XNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **International** <br> **Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **December** <br>**(YDEC)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **December** <br>**(QDEC)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - December** <br>**(XDEC)** <br>| **FT Vest Laddered** <br> **International** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFY)** <br>| **FT Vest Laddered** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFX)** <br>|
| $230261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1483784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6271696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1679479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8773 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $846 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75762995 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9613943 |
| 230261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1483784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6271696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1679479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75771768 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9614789 |
| 26007210 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 152140862 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 637184805 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 188210753 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 209 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 971 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3526 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4006 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4651 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2 |
| 26238313 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 153628861 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 643474497 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 189898409 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75771779 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9614791 |
| 3349045 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9006748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36392961 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20982573 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 14894 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96812 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 409484 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 110208 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5300 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 707 |
| 3363939 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9103560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36802445 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21092781 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5300 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 707 |
| $22874374 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $144525301 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $606672052 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $168805628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75766479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9614084 |
| $19955967 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $136337785 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $581209264 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $198483246 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $69898963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9285345 |
| 6000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 187500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 41000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4500 |
| 2912407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8134516 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25275288 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (29718618)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5834516 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 324239 |
| $22874374 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $144525301 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $606672052 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $168805628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75766479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9614084 |
| $38.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $27.27 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $32.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $21.36 |
| 600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4100002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 450002 |
| $230261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1483784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6271696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1679479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8773 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $846 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $70354233 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9286307 |
| $230261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1483784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6271696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1679479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $70363006 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9287153 |
| $25375899 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $142442405 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $644144518 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $187832300 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $3298094 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4813971 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41106873 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22235264 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **January** <br>**(QCJA)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - January** <br>**(XJAN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(QMFE)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(XFEB)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $6286 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5831 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3797 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4512 |
| Total investment income | 6286 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5831 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3797 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4512 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 234205<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 219705<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 175068<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 179827<br>|
| Other expenses | 4118 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3239 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3592 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3522 |
| Total expenses | 238323 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 222944 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 178660 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 183349 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (232037)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (217113)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (174863)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (178837)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS):**<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | (2240025)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2811369 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2704271)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5597287 |
| Written options contracts | (1154469)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4425812)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (126039)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4018904)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 7721601 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6098649 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7758456 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3253808 |
| In-kind redemptions - Written options contracts | 366677 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (703512)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 824073 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (501326)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 4693784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3780694 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5752219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4330865 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) <br> on:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | (2698985)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3577607)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2599711)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5196077)<br>|
| Written options contracts | 362352 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1924309 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (169590)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2719956 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (2336633)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1653298)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2769301)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2476121)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS)**<br>| 2357151 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2127396 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2982918 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1854744 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET** <br> **ASSETS RESULTING FROM** <br> **OPERATIONS**<br>| $2125114 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1910283 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2808055 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1675907 |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **International** <br> **Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **March** <br>**(YMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **March** <br>**(QMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - March** <br>**(XMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **April** <br>**(QCAP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - April** <br>**(XAPR)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - May** <br>**(QMMY)** <br>|
| $12748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40762 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16614 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9936 |
| 12748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40762 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16614 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9936 |
| 522575<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2015087<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 724742<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 175546<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 220896<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 365123<br>|
| 10281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32564 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13540 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3136 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1439 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5551 |
| 532856 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2047651 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 738282 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 178682 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 222335 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 370674 |
| (520108)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2006889)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (721668)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (174337)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (216107)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (360738)<br>|
| 284547 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1089386 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2682804 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13115 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| (11689)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (331515)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1871648)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (10507)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 5612848 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5561622 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2368296 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1058939 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3438202 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3062194 |
| (273273)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (508433)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1207699)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (520073)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (166696)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (16133)<br>|
| 5612433 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5811060 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1971753 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 538866 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3274114 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3046061 |
| 10060613 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18096654 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11370471 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1663466 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2262429 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1197477 |
| (7299522)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1906090 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6665691)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (694714)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3689997)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 115325 |
| 2761091 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20002744 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4704780 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 968752 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1427568)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1312802 |
| 8373524 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25813804 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6676533 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1507618 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1846546 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4358863 |
| $7853416 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23806915 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5954865 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1333281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1630439 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3998125 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations (Continued)**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - May** <br>**(XMAY)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **International** <br> **Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - June** <br>**(YJUN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **June** <br>**(QJUN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - June** <br>**(XJUN)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $2934 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24873 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $81823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $19952 |
| Total investment income | 2934 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24873 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 81823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19952 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 89927<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 708741<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2674567<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 601214<br>|
| Other expenses | 1545 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11210 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43534 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11764 |
| Total expenses | 91472 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 719951 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2718101 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 612978 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (88538)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (695078)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2636278)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (593026)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS):**<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | 149603 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 954295 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1928111 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 416931 |
| Written options contracts | (86418)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (246603)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (730857)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (266689)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 870508 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2466855 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10261519 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2030360 |
| In-kind redemptions - Written options contracts | (396052)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (251023)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2240297)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1110921)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 537641 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2923524 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9218476 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1069681 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) <br> on:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | 795472 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16977892 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19786833 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9606695 |
| Written options contracts | (473230)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9213258)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5613246 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5115601)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 322242 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7764634 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25400079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4491094 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS)**<br>| 859883 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10688158 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34618555 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5560775 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET** <br> **ASSETS RESULTING FROM** <br> **OPERATIONS**<br>| $771345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9993080 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31982277 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4967749 |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF - July** <br>**(QCJL)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - July** <br>**(XJUL)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **August** <br>**(QMAG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - August** <br>**(XAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **International** <br> **Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(YSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(QSPT)** <br>|
| $11970 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7918 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9861 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $21450 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $79809 |
| 11970 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7918 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9861 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21450 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 79809 |
| 332764<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 202428<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 259621<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 119542<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 541165<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2170123<br>|
| 3873 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4921 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1805 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4059 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8007 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29760 |
| 336637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 207349 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 261426 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 123601 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 549172 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2199883 |
| (324667)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (199431)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (251565)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (118522)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (527722)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2120074)<br>|
| 4062 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5412907)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 312208 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5355315)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10983167)<br>|
| (1675)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1443954)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (136837)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 574586 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (15304679)<br>|
| 968499 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 795238 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6238258 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 107717 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14798871 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74220157 |
| (251244)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (277256)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1504837 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (35784)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1194135 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8636168 |
| 719642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 517982 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 886234 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 247304 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11212277 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 56568479 |
| 2469663 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2718857 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1350745 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1572020 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4936478 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (39461947)<br>|
| 287059 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1226824)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 557652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (620954)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5511305)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 292748 |
| 2756722 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1492033 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1908397 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 951066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (574827)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (39169199)<br>|
| 3476364 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2010015 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2794631 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1198370 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10637450 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17399280 |
| $3151697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1810584 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2543066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1079848 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10109728 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15279206 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations (Continued)**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(XSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **October** <br>**(QCOC)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - October** <br>**(XOCT)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF -** <br> **November** <br>**(QMNV)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $17458 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10292 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13136 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6501 |
| Total investment income | 17458 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10292 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13136 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6501 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 453810<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 289466<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 381297<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 200065<br>|
| Other expenses | 9517 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2827 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7093 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3236 |
| Total expenses | 463327 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 292293 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 388390 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 203301 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (445869)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (282001)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (375254)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (196800)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS):**<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | 15296597 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1888433)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8727700 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1458902)<br>|
| Written options contracts | (17550542)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1876052)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8667483)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (376129)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 10963393 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7033827 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9529723 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4611559 |
| In-kind redemptions - Written options contracts | 5125 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 457004 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (823720)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 208435 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 8714573 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3726346 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8766220 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2984963 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) <br> on:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | (15247905)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3632401)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10153631)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1695563)<br>|
| Written options contracts | 10020450 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1847802 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5470241 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1190149 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (5227455)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1784599)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4683390)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (505414)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS)**<br>| 3487118 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1941747 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4082830 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2479549 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET** <br> **ASSETS RESULTING FROM** <br> **OPERATIONS**<br>| $3041249 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1659746 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3707576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2282749 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - November** <br>**(XNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **International** <br> **Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **December** <br>**(YDEC)** <br>| **FT Vest Nasdaq-**<br> **100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **December** <br>**(QDEC)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - December** <br>**(XDEC)** <br>| **FT Vest Laddered** <br> **International** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFY)** <br>| **FT Vest Laddered** <br> **Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFX)** <br>|
| $3548 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12676 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $67652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23658 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $66 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $27 |
| 3548 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12676 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 67652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23658 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 66 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27 |
| 105052<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 416465<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2462412<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 795569<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 25675<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3681<br>|
| 1978 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5815 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39640 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14620 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2051 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 107030 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 422280 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2502052 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 810189 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27726 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3681 |
| (103482)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (409604)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2434400)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (786531)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (27660)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3654)<br>|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 257 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 472039 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 552588 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4566216 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8784349)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 28726294 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| (1407729)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5421185)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2449638 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (13582406)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 2932065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10238286 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 70641731 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3186298 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 67132 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 918544 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21339218 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (294086)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 2144056 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10301861 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 85646238 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18036100 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 472267 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 257 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3266344 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 262238 |
| (1718347)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1413735)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (29442789)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13786723)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 933741 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1210102)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14654439)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3719411 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| (784606)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2623837)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (44097228)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10067312)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3266344 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 262238 |
| 1359450 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7678024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 41549010 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7968788 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3738611 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 262495 |
| $1255968 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7268420 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $39114610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7182257 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3710951 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $258841 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Conservative Buffer ETF -** <br> **January (QCJA)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Conservative Buffer ETF -** <br> **January (QCJA)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - January** <br> **(XJAN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - January** <br> **(XJAN)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)**<br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(232037)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(240761)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(217113)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(398049)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 4693784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1274615 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3780694 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4542900 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (2336633)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2178392 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1653298)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 62782 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 2125114 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3212246 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1910283 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4207633 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 81601002<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 56660518<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 31651748<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 70243520<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (52899888) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10377644) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (33976590) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (88587192) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 28701114 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46282874 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2324842)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18343672)<br>|
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 30826228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49495120 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (414559)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14136039)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 49495120 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 41926674 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 56062713 |
| End of period | $80321348 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $49495120 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41512115 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41926674 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 2350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1175002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1700002 |
| Shares sold | 3700000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2850002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 875000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2100000 |
| Shares redeemed | (2400000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (925000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2625000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 3650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1175002 |

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is January 17, 2025, which is consistent with the commencement of investment operations and is the date the initial creation
 units were established.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Inception
 date is February 21, 2025, which is consistent with the commencement of investment operations and is the date the initial
 creation units were established.

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February (QMFE)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February (QMFE)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - February** <br> **(XFEB)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - February** <br> **(XFEB)** | **FT Vest International Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - March (YMAR)** | **FT Vest International Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - March (YMAR)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (b)**<br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(174863)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(187392)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(178837)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(332567)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(520108)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(967059)<br>|
| 5752219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1928285 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4330865 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2985246 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5612433 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5844710 |
| (2769301)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2745512 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2476121)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1749024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2761091 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4312719 |
| 2808055 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4486405 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1675907 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4401703 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7853416 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9190370 |
| 37336345<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 49281404<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 74485284<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5374133<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 155060257<br>|
| (44061156) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12392221) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (11458029) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (55919548) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (46968592) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (129127347) <br>|
| (6724811)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 36889183 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (11458029)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 18565736 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (41594459)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 25932910 |
| (3916756)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 41375588 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9782122)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22967439 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (33741043)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 35123280 |
| 41375588 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48468496 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25501057 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 134816885 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 99693605 |
| $37458832 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41375588 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $38686374 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48468496 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $101075842 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $134816885 |
| 1950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4150002 |
| 1650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2300000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6350000 |
| (1950000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (600000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (325000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1700000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1750000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5300000)<br>|
| 1650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1075002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5200002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF** <br> **- March (QMAR)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF** <br> **- March (QMAR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - March** <br> **(XMAR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - March** <br> **(XMAR)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(2006889)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3747434)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(721668)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1408659)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 5811060 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36603545 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1971753 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19895731 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 20002744 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16185107 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4704780 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (842926)<br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 23806915 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49041218 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5954865 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17644146 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 31004603<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 453812300<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1963611<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 49911318<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (38800992) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (468306905) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18904225) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (75804875) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| (7796389)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14494605)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (16940614)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (25893557)<br>|
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 16010526 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34546613 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (10985749)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8249411)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 451156948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 416610335 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 174230133 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 182479544 |
| End of period | $467167474 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $451156948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $163244384 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $174230133 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 14250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4475002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5175002 |
| Shares sold | 950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15750000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1375000 |
| Shares redeemed | (1200000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (16300000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (475000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2075000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 14000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4475002 |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF - April (QCAP)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF - April (QCAP)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - April (XAPR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - April (XAPR)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - May (QMMY)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - May (QMMY)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(174337)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(304968)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(216107)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(277986)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(360738)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(581125)<br>|
| 538866 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1767709 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3274114 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2893193 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3046061 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15381526 |
| 968752 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1980480 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1427568)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 750316 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1312802 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3710968 |
| 1333281 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3443221 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1630439 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3365523 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3998125 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18511369 |
| —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 43359329<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4525415<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 82676145<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1262989<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 235030850<br>|
| (3534930) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (37338854) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7275131) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (48655928) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (26024555) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (218076230) <br>|
| (3534930)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6020475 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2749716)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 34020217 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (24761566)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 16954620 |
| (2201649)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9463696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1119277)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 37385740 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (20763441)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 35465989 |
| 40444956 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30981260 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51603204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14217464 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91261954 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 55795965 |
| $38243307 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40444956 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $50483927 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $51603204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $70498513 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $91261954 |
| 1750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2700002 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 125000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2475000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10850000 |
| (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1700000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (200000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1475000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1050000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9750000)<br>|
| 1600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1375002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3800002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - May** <br> **(XMAY)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - May** <br> **(XMAY)** | **FT Vest International Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - June** <br> **(YJUN)** | **FT Vest International Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - June** <br> **(YJUN)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(88538)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(197456)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(695078)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1378684)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 537641 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1552913 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2923524 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15320493 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 322242 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 639967 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7764634 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1423027)<br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 771345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1995424 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9993080 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12518782 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 857444<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 31866259<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5084027<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 199270512<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (5219502) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (33362857) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (38424896) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (218917756) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| (4362058)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1496598)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (33340869)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (19647244)<br>|
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (3590713)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 498826 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (23347789)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7128462)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 22051778 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21552952 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 167146575 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 174275037 |
| End of period | $18461065 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22051778 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $143798786 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $167146575 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7700002 |
| Shares sold | 25000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8250000 |
| Shares redeemed | (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1050000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9200000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 525002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6750002 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **June (QJUN)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **June (QJUN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - June (XJUN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - June (XJUN)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF - July (QCJL)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative** <br> **Buffer ETF - July (QCJL)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(2636278)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4606050)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(593026)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1310948)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(324667)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(506637)<br>|
| 9218476 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48429473 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1069681 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17099380 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 719642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7775112 |
| 25400079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26825164 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4491094 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 680690 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2756722 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40659 |
| 31982277 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 70648587 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4967749 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16469122 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3151697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7309134 |
| 20694985<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 811461664<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 83026175<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 111692964<br>|
| (94477355) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (735802462) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12833637) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (140630535) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12966671) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (88583042) <br>|
| (73782370)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 75659202 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (12833637)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (57604360)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12966671)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23109922 |
| (41800093)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 146307789 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (7865888)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (41135238)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9814974)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 30419056 |
| 631167316 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 484859527 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 145411882 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 186547120 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78799486 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48380430 |
| $589367223 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $631167316 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $137545994 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $145411882 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $68984512 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $78799486 |
| 20800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3475002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2400002 |
| 650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2075000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5100000 |
| (3000000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (25650000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (300000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3550000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (550000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4050000)<br>|
| 18450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3175002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3475002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3450002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - July** <br> **(XJUL)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - July** <br> **(XJUL)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - August (QMAG)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - August (QMAG)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(199431)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(433233)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(251565)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(421447)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 517982 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5920288 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 886234 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7700746 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1492033 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (215989)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1908397 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (259013)<br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 1810584 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5271066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2543066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7020286 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 958233<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 50499329<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 18544075<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 74763302<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (5893244) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (60290605) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10605001) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (105187637) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| (4935011)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9791276)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7939074 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (30424335)<br>|
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (3124427)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4520210)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10482140 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (23404049)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 47424739 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51944949 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48686291 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 72090340 |
| End of period | $44300312 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $47424739 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $59168431 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48686291 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 1250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3600002 |
| Shares sold | 25000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1400000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 800000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3450000 |
| Shares redeemed | (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1650000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (450000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4900000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 1125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2150002 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - August (XAUG)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - August (XAUG)** | **FT Vest International Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - September (YSEP)** | **FT Vest International Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - September (YSEP)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **September (QSPT)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF -** <br> **September (QSPT)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(118522)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(303234)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(527722)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(665961)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2120074)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3220525)<br>|
| 247304 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4333018 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11212277 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6716027 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 56568479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45857496 |
| 951066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (58462)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (574827)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3296000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (39169199)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11275999 |
| 1079848 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3971322 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10109728 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9346066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15279206 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53912970 |
| 911320<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 51129441<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 137558020<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 113954294<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 437218933<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 410173090<br>|
| (7429826) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (52715757) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (114797477) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (62894257) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (353292316) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (349771361) <br>|
| (6518506)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1586316)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22760543 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51060037 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 83926617 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 60401729 |
| (5438658)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2385006 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32870271 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 60406103 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 99205823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 114314699 |
| 29935938 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27550932 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94659628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34253525 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 407587908 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 293273209 |
| $24497280 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $29935938 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $127529899 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $94659628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $506793731 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $407587908 |
| 825002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 825002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11100002 |
| 25000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1500000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5400000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5050000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15300000 |
| (200000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2750000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (11400000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13050000)<br>|
| 650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 825002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13350002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF -** <br> **September (XSEP)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF -** <br> **September (XSEP)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Conservative Buffer ETF -** <br> **October (QCOC)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> <br> **Conservative Buffer ETF -** <br> **October (QCOC)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (c)**<br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(445869)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1012254)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(282001)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(268553)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 8714573 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13907211 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3726346 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1171251 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (5227455)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2085572)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1784599)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2598050 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 3041249 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10809385 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1659746 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3500748 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 50893358<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 79870112<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 80901992<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 46627272<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (81015372) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (113036953) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (42098653) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14335621) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| (30122014)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (33166841)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 38803339 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32291651 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (27080765)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (22357456)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 40463085 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35792399 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 127323276 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 149680732 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35792399 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| End of period | $100242511 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $127323276 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $76255484 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35792399 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 3075002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3925002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Shares sold | 1225000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2075000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2350002 |
| Shares redeemed | (1950000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2925000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1900000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (700000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 2350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3075002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1650002 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Inception
 date is October 18, 2024, which is consistent with the commencement of investment operations and is the date the initial creation
 units were established.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Inception
 date is November 15, 2024, which is consistent with the commencement of investment operations and is the date the initial
 creation units were established.

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - October** <br> **(XOCT)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - October** <br> **(XOCT)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - November (QMNV)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - November (QMNV)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - November** <br> **(XNOV)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - November** <br> **(XNOV)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (d)**<br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(375254)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(638403)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(196800)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(272152)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(103482)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(187862)<br>|
| 8766220 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4432528)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2984963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1958772 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2144056 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1610108 |
| (4683390)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13012844 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (505414)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1679498 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (784606)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 800790 |
| 3707576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7941913 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2282749 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3366118 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1255968 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2223036 |
| 22195618<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 123108105<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 58293025<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 61254070<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 17617270<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 26941853<br>|
| (66841504) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (72333575) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (36238828) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (30650194) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (21392030) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (39734564) <br>|
| (44645886)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 50774530 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22054197 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30603876 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3774760)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12792711)<br>|
| (40938310)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 58716443 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24336946 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33969994 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2518792)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10569675)<br>|
| 116889810 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 58173367 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33969994 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25393166 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35962841 |
| $75951500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $116889810 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $58306940 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $33969994 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22874374 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25393166 |
| 3200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1725002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1075002 |
| 600000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3600000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2550000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 475000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 800000 |
| (1800000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2125000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1600000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1500000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (575000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1175000)<br>|
| 2000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 700002 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest International Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - December** <br> **(YDEC)** | **FT Vest International Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - December** <br> **(YDEC)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF** <br> **- December (QDEC)** | **FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF** <br> **- December (QDEC)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(409604)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(602361)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2434400)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4100765)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 10301861 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 979383 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 85646238 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52518504 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (2623837)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2991196 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (44097228)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11234750 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 7268420 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3368218 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39114610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 59652489 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 106548488<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 86202457<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 513423813<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 537783791<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (45611910) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (83561746) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (490107449) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (408665803) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 60936578 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2640711 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23316364 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129117988 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 68204998 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6008929 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62430974 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 188770477 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 76320303 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 70311374 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 544241078 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 355470601 |
| End of period | $144525301 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $76320303 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $606672052 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $544241078 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 3000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2850002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13500002 |
| Shares sold | 4050000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3700000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19350000 |
| Shares redeemed | (1750000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3550000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (15250000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14800000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 5300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18050002 |

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Inception
 date is September 25, 2024, which is consistent with the commencement of investment operations and is the date the initial
 creation units were established.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Inception
 date is June 24, 2025, which is consistent with the commencement of investment operations and is the date the initial creation
 units were established.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - December** <br> **(XDEC)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF - December** <br> **(XDEC)** | **FT Vest Laddered International** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY)** | **FT Vest Laddered International** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY)** | **FT Vest Laddered Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFX)** | **FT Vest Laddered Enhance &** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFX)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (e)**<br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (f)**<br>|
| $(786531)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2004347)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(27660)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(17115)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(3654)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(610)<br>|
| 18036100 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28779767 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 472267 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4076)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 257 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| (10067312)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8372250)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3266344 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2142418 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 262238 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 65398 |
| 7182257 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18403170 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3710951 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2121227 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 258841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 64788 |
| 27071614<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 61934201<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 36830757<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 36423504<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4204278<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5086177<br>|
| (55964594) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (215202303) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3319960) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| (28892980)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (153268102)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 33510797 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36423504 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4204278 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5086177 |
| (21710723)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (134864932)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 37221748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38544731 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4463119 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5150965 |
| 190516351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 325381283 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38544731 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5150965 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| $168805628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $190516351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75766479 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $38544731 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9614084 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5150965 |
| 4800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 675000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1675000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 250002 |
| (1375000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5775000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 4100002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 250002 |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative Buffer ETF - January (QCJA)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.83 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.11) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.34<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.95<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.23<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $22.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.06<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.20<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $80321<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $49495<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.92<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.89)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is January 17, 2025, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January (XJAN)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $35.68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.87 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.15) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.98<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.27<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.70<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.11<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $36.90<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.68<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.98<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.42<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.19<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.84<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $41512<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41927<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $56063<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is January 19, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer ETF - February (QMFE)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.99 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.32<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.48<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.23<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $22.70<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.22<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 6.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.15<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $37459<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41376<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.92<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.90)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is February 21, 2025, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February (XFEB)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $34.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.88 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.97 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.15) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.52<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.04<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.91<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $35.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.88<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.96<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.59<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.37<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $38686<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $48468<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25501<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.85)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.80)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is February 16, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (YMAR)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.93 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.02 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.97 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.02 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.12) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.88<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.09) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.16<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.91<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.92<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.12<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $27.69<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.14<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 6.79<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.95<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.98<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.25<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (15.00)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.59<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $101076<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $134817<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $99694<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $59540<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37730<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $12687<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.92<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average <br> net assets<br>| (0.90)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is March 19, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF - March (QMAR)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $31.66 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.29 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.04 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.15) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.23) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.06) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.86<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.86) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.24<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.51<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.93) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.18<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $33.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.66<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.22<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.40<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20.45<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (8.69)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.88<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $467167<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $451157<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $416610<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $185736<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $46657<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18885<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.90)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is March 19, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March (XMAR)**

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $38.93 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.92 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.64 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.12) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.40<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.28<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $40.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.26<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.92<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.54<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.41<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.46<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.69<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $163244<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $174230<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $182480<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $268891<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.85)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is March 17, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative Buffer ETF - April (QCAP)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $23.11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.90 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.54<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.47<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $23.90<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.11<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.37<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.42<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.14<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.39<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $38243<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40445<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30981<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.92<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.89)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.88)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is April 19, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April (XAPR)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $35.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.71 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.15) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.98<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.00<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.88<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $36.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.59<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.66<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.33<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $50484<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $51603<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14217<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.83)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.83)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is April 19, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer ETF - May (QMMY)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $24.02 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.88 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.27<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.84<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.79<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $25.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.67<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.83<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.21<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.97<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $70499<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $91262<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $55796<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.89)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.88)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is May 17, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May (XMAY)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $33.93 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.65 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.21<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.23<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.14<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.14<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $35.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.79<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.63<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.84<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $18461<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22052<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21553<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.80)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is May 17, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (YJUN)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $24.76 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.95 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.11) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.33<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.93) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.51<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.63<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.00) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.49<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $26.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.63<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.44<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 6.58<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.41<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.03<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.83<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (14.68)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.46<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $143799<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $167147<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $174275<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $114123<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29654<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $13285<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.88)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is June 18, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF - June (QJUN)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.57 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.87 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.14) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.24) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.12) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.12<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.09<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $31.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.96<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.27<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.19<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17.51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20.33<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (10.35)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.49<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $589367<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $631167<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $484860<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $362916<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $92048<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33533<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.89)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is June 18, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June (XJUN)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $41.85 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.69 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.72 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.18) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.65<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.48<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.69<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.23<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.42<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.95<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.39<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $43.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.85<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.69<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.11<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.71<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.32<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.66<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.31<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $137546<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $145412<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $186547<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $348400<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $110647<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6023<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is July 12, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative Buffer ETF - July (QCJL)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.16 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.96 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.87<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.22<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.95<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.68<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $23.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.16<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.16<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.29<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.00<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $68985<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $78799<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $48380<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.88)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is July 19, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July (XJUL)**

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $37.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.88 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.75 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.16<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.75<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.13<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $39.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.63<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.88<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.80<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.56<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.14<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.42<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $44300<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $47425<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $51945<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37827<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.83)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is July 21, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer ETF - August (QMAG)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.64 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.95 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.01) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.80<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.09<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.03<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.08<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $23.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.64<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.03<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.03<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.40<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $59168<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $48686<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $72090<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.87)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is August 16, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August (XAUG)**

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $36.29 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.13 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.68 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.01) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.56<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.52<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.46<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.90<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.26<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.45<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $37.69<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.13<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.69<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.82<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.52<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $24497<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29936<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27551<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35400<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.88<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is August 18, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (YSEP)**

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $24.91 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.96 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.11) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.33<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.27<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.20<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.80<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.62) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.64<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.78) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $27.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.91<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $17.18<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 8.91<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.06<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.24<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (13.93)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $127530<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $94660<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34254<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23779<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6011<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.88)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is September 17, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF - September (QSPT)**

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.97 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.02 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.19 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.14) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.24) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.19<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.66<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.01) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.11<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.95<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.17) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $31.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.02<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.44<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.56<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20.25<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21.92<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (10.75)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $506794<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $407588<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $293273<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $109849<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24330<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.88)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is September 17, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September (XSEP)**

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $41.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.19 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.43<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.27<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.17<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $42.66<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.41<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.14<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.36<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.02<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.57<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.00<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.81<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $100243<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $127323<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $149681<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $96219<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is September 21, 2022, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Conservative Buffer ETF - October (QCOC)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.69 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.78 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.07<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.91<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $22.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.69<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.41<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.66<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $76255<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35792<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.88)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is October 18, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (XOCT)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $36.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.33 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.23) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.62<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.39<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $37.98<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.72<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.33<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.18<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $75952<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $116890<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $58173<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.83)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is October 20, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Moderate Buffer ETF - November (QMNV)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.92 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.86 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.14) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.50<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.20<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.06<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $23.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.92<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 6.39<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.37<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $58307<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33970<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.89)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.88)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is November 15, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November (XNOV)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $36.28 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.65 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.00<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.11<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.01<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.80<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $38.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.45<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.07<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.46<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.14<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $22874<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25393<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35963<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.83)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is November 17, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (YDEC)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.76 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.85 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.06 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.11) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.94<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.98<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.11<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.04) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.88<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.91<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.22) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.79<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $27.27<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.63<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.85<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 7.19<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.12<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.80<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (14.74)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.92<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $144525<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $76320<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $70311<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $64192<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $11177<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $12016<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average <br> net assets<br>| (0.89)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is December 18, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Nasdaq-100**<sup>®</sup> **Buffer ETF - December (QDEC)**

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

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.33 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.78 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.56 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.84 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.14) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.24) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.06<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.46) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.85<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.21<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.88<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.66) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.72<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $32.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.33<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.90<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.56<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 7.33<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.58<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11.79)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.71<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $606672<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $544241<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $355471<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $143521<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $71629<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $78952<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets<br>| (0.89)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.86)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is December 18, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December (XDEC)**

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $39.69 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.56 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.16 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.35 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.17) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.25) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.65<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.68<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.41) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.48<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.51) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $41.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.69<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.56<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $33.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.84<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.73<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.56<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.25<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.98<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.98)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $168806<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $190516<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $325381<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $355632<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $77855<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<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 December 17, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.94 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.56<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.49<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.47<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $22.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.41<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 7.24<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.37<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $75766<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38545<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.11<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.17<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.11<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (d) | (0.11)% (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10)% (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 0<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>|

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is September 25, 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) 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;(d) 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;(e) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the total and net expense ratios would have been 0.10%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Amount
 is less than 1%.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFX)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.60 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.11 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.00) (c)<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.49<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.49<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $21.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.60<br>|
| **Total return** (d) | 3.69<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.44<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $9614<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5151<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (e) | 0.10<br> % (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br> % (f)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (e) | (0.10)% (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10)% (f)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 0<br> % (h)<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 24, 2025, 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) Amount
 represents less than $0.01.

&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) 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;(f) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Amount
 is less than 1%.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Notes to Financial Statements**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 thirty funds (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"), each a non-diversified series of the Trust, listed below. The shares of each Fund are listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

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

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| |
|:---|
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January – (ticker "QCJA") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January – (ticker "XJAN") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February – (ticker "QMFE") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February – (ticker "XFEB") |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March – (ticker "YMAR") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March – (ticker "QMAR") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March – (ticker "XMAR") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April – (ticker "QCAP") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April – (ticker "XAPR") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May – (ticker "QMMY") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May – (ticker "XMAY") |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June – (ticker "YJUN") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June – (ticker "QJUN") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June – (ticker "XJUN") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July – (ticker "QCJL") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July – (ticker "XJUL") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August – (ticker "QMAG") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August – (ticker "XAUG") |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September – (ticker "YSEP") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September – (ticker "QSPT") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September – (ticker "XSEP") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October – (ticker "QCOC") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October – (ticker "XOCT") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November – (ticker "QMNV") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November – (ticker "XNOV") |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December – (ticker "YDEC") |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December – (ticker "QDEC") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December – (ticker "XDEC") |
| FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF – (ticker "BUFY") |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF – (ticker "BUFX") |

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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."

Each Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF").

The investment objective of QCJA is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 (the "Underlying Invesco ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.08% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 20% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period (an "Outcome Period") from January 20, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Prior to January 20, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 12.53% and an Outcome Period of January 21, 2025 through January 16, 2026.

The investment objective of XJAN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust (the "Underlying SPDR ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 9.94% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from January 20, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Prior to January 20, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 9.74% and an Outcome Period of January 21, 2025 through January 16, 2026.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The investment objective of QMFE is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 15.01% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from February 23, 2026 through February 19, 2027. Prior to February 23, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 14.52% and an Outcome Period of February 24, 2025 through February 20, 2026.

The investment objective of XFEB is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.26% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from February 23, 2026 through February 19, 2027. Prior to February 23, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 9.80% and an Outcome Period of February 24, 2025 through February 20, 2026.

The investment objective of YMAR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (the "Underlying MSCI ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 15.40% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying MSCI ETF losses, over the period from March 24, 2025 through March 20, 2026.

The investment objective of QMAR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 18.22% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from March 24, 2025 through March 20, 2026.

The investment objective of XMAR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.48% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from March 24, 2025 through March 20, 2026.

The investment objective of QCAP is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.77% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 20% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from April 21, 2025 through April 17, 2026.

The investment objective of XAPR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.58% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from April 21, 2025 through April 17, 2026.

The investment objective of QMMY is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 15.20% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from May 19, 2025 through May 15, 2026.

The investment objective of XMAY is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.38% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from May 19, 2025 through May 15, 2026.

The investment objective of YJUN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying MSCI ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.94% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying MSCI ETF losses, over the period from June 23, 2025 through June 18, 2026.

The investment objective of QJUN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 18.21% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from June 23, 2025 through June 18, 2026.

The investment objective of XJUN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.58% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from June 23, 2025 through June 18, 2026.

The investment objective of QCJL is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.06% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 20% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from July 21, 2025 through July 17, 2026.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The investment objective of XJUL is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.10% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from July 21, 2025 through July 17, 2026.

The investment objective of QMAG is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 13.94% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from August 18, 2025 through August 21, 2026.

The investment objective of XAUG is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.02% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from August 18, 2025 through August 21, 2026.

The investment objective of YSEP is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying MSCI ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 13.14% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying MSCI ETF losses, over the period from September 22, 2025 to September 18, 2026. Prior to September 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 13.47% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying MSCI ETF losses, over the period from September 23, 2024 through September 19, 2025.

The investment objective of QSPT is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 16.97% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from September 22, 2025 to September 18, 2026. Prior to September 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 17.34% and an Outcome Period of September 23, 2024 through September 19, 2025.

The investment objective of XSEP is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 9.58% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from September 22, 2025 to September 18, 2026. Prior to September 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 9.42% and an Outcome Period of September 23, 2024 through September 19, 2025.

The investment objective of QCOC is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.41% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 20% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from October 20, 2025 through October 16, 2026. Prior to October 20, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 12.50% and an Outcome Period of October 21, 2024 through October 17, 2025.

The investment objective of XOCT is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.26% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from October 20, 2025 to October 16, 2026. Prior to October 20, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 9.68% and an Outcome Period of October 21, 2024 through October 17, 2025.

The investment objective of QMNV is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 16.35% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from November 24, 2025 through November 20, 2026. Prior to November 24, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 15.09% and an Outcome Period of November 18, 2024 through November 21, 2025.

The investment objective of XNOV is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.06% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from November 24, 2025 through November 20, 2026. Prior to November 24, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 10.08% and an Outcome Period of November 18, 2024 through November 21, 2025.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The investment objective of YDEC is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying MSCI ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 13.03% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying MSCI ETF losses, over the period from December 22, 2025 to December 18, 2026. Prior to December 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 16.82% and an Outcome Period of December 23, 2024 through December 19, 2025.

The investment objective of QDEC is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Invesco ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 18.22% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of Underlying Invesco ETF losses, over the period from December 22, 2025 to December 18, 2026. Prior to December 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 18.18% and an Outcome Period of December 23, 2024 through December 19, 2025.

The investment objective of XDEC is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) of approximately twice any positive price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 10.06% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from December 22, 2025 to December 18, 2026. Prior to December 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 10.16% and an Outcome Period of December 23, 2024 through December 19, 2025.

Under normal market conditions, each Fund, except BUFY and BUFX, will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options") that reference the price performance of a specified reference ETF, either the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, or the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (the "Underlying ETF").

The investment objective of BUFY is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. BUFY seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with international developed market equity exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETFs (the "Underlying International Laddered ETFs"). Under normal market conditions, BUFY will invest substantially all of its assets in Underlying International Laddered ETFs. Unlike the Underlying International Laddered ETFs, BUFY itself does not pursue a target outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the Underlying International Laddered ETFs and BUFY itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. In order to understand BUFY's strategy and risks, it is important to understand the strategies and risks of the Underlying International Laddered ETFs.

The investment objective of BUFX is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. BUFX seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with US large-cap equity market exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of twelve FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETFs (the "Underlying Enhance Laddered ETFs"). Under normal market conditions, BUFX will invest substantially all of its assets in Underlying Enhance Laddered ETFs. Unlike the Underlying Enhance Laddered ETFs, BUFX itself does not pursue a target outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the Underlying Enhance Laddered ETFs and BUFX itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. In order to understand BUFX's strategy and risks, it is important to understand the strategies and risks of the Underlying Enhance Laddered ETFs.

**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. 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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:

Exchange-traded options contracts (other than FLEX Option contracts) are valued at the closing price in the market where such contracts are principally traded. If no closing price is available, exchange-traded options contracts are valued at the mean of their most recent bid and ask price, if both are available. Over-the-counter options contracts are valued as follows, depending on the market in which the instrument trades: (1) the mean of their most recent bid and ask price, if available; or (2) a price based on the equivalent exchange-traded option. FLEX Option contracts are normally valued using a model-based price provided by a third-party pricing vendor. On days when a trade in a FLEX Option contract occurs within 15 minutes before or after the close of the respective exchange, the trade price will be used to value such FLEX Option contracts in lieu of the model price.

ETFs and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding Nasdaq, Inc. ("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.

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

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.

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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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (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 February 28, 2026, 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.

**C. FLEX Options**

FLEX Options are customized equity or index option contracts that trade on an exchange, but provide investors with the ability to customize key contract terms like exercise prices, styles and expiration dates. FLEX Options are guaranteed for settlement by the Options Clearing Corporation.

Each Fund, with the exception of BUFY and BUFX, purchases and sells call and put FLEX Options based on the performance of the Underlying ETF. The FLEX Options that each Fund holds that reference the Underlying ETF will give each Fund the right to receive or deliver shares of the Underlying ETF on the option expiration date at a strike price, depending on whether the option is a put or call option and whether each Fund purchases or sells the option. The FLEX Options held by each Fund are European style options, which are exercisable at the strike price only on the FLEX Option expiration date. All options held by each Fund at February 28, 2026 are FLEX Options.

**D. Affiliated Transactions**

BUFY and BUFX invest in securities of affiliated funds. BUFY's and BUFX'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 BUFY at February 28, 2026, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| FT Vest International Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - March<br>| 679486 | $9625946 | $9200979 | $(849096)<br>| $729360 | $111244 | $18818433 | $— |
| FT Vest International Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - June<br>| 713322 | 9595401 | 9173565 | (777396)<br>| 729651 | 110480 | 18831701 |  |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at<br> 2/28/2026<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> 2/28/2026<br>| Dividend<br> Income<br>|
| FT Vest International Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 702653 | $9742958 | $9259997 | $(1074173)<br>| $972176 | $159348 | $19060306 | $— |
| FT Vest International Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 699433 | 9578676 | 9271187 | (723660)<br>| 835157 | 91195 | 19052555 |  |
|  |  | $38542981 | $36905728 | $(3424325)<br>| $3266344 | $472267 | $75762995 | $— |

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Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in BUFX at February 28, 2026, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - January<br>| 21658 | $430775 | $350942 | $(2158)<br>| $19538 | $20 | $799117 | $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - February<br>| 22314 | 430856 | 350912 | (2442)<br>| 22757 | 23 | 802106 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - March<br>| 19959 | 427435 | 355290 | (79)<br>| 20704 |  | 803350 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - April<br>| 21873 | 426167 | 357920 | (73)<br>| 19055 |  | 803069 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - May<br>| 22845 | 429247 | 352481 | (241)<br>| 22069 | 1 | 803557 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - June<br>| 18546 | 428311 | 353765 | (86)<br>| 20963 |  | 802953 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - July<br>| 20353 | 428319 | 350414 | (154)<br>| 22817 | 1 | 801397 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - August<br>| 21231 | 426856 | 351240 | (375)<br>| 21987 | 4 | 799712 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - September<br>| 18773 | 428941 | 352703 | (84)<br>| 18493 |  | 800053 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - October<br>| 21090 | 431484 | 350120 | (4159)<br>| 22948 | 46 | 800439 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - November<br>| 20974 | 429872 | 351172 | (11567)<br>| 29784 | 130 | 799391 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - December<br>| 19414 | 430927 | 350585 | (3868)<br>| 21123 | 32 | 798799 |  |
|  |  | $5149190 | $4227544 | $(25286)<br>| $262238 | $257 | $9613943 | $— |

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**E. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of each Fund, if any, are declared and paid annually, with the exception of BUFY and BUFX which are declared and paid quarterly, 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. During their applicable taxable periods, none of the Funds paid a distribution in 2025 or 2024.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

As of the applicable taxable year end, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for each Fund were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year-End<br>| Undistributed <br>Ordinary <br>Income<br>| Accumulated <br>Capital and <br>Other <br>Gain (Loss)<br>| Net <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>|
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(5)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $1041 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> January<br>| 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (25052)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7891646)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 141531 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78682 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> February<br>| 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (35502)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5067476)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (59707)<br>|
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (220748)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13249819)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1237119)<br>|
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (957961)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (48670820)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5546377)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (350506)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (50985475)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (581066)<br>|
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (89090)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2251119)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 836040 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> April<br>| 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (97587)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3555096)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 265345 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (244431)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1997388)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (154446)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> May<br>| 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (90505)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1529080)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (24090)<br>|
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (663684)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (23175068)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2170740 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2254525)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (74387195)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 16074575 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> June<br>| 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (647926)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17337652)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2142695 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (268989)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4546814)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 177383 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> July<br>| 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (254950)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9233990)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 169505 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (167359)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2553605)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (62065)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> August<br>| 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (213670)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3265004)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 122513 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (226829)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5079802)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 248080 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1798937)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (36371334)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2022747 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (848599)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (16413121)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 490478 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (245284)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> October<br>| 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (356069)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (16371672)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (581749)<br>|
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 126092 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (192234)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (99461)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 219088 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8348837)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 115265 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (55465642)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3306207)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (48693425)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 152993 |
| FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (14759)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2138324 |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 65398 |

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**F. Income Taxes**

Each Fund intends to qualify or 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

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 YMAR, QMAR, YJUN, QJUN, and XJUN the taxable years ended 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. For YSEP, QSPT, YDEC, QDEC, and XDEC the taxable years ended 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 remain open to federal and state audit. For XMAR, XJUL, and XAUG the taxable years ended 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. For XSEP the taxable years ended 2022, 2023, and 2024 remain open to federal and state audit. For XJAN, XFEB, QCAP, XAPR, QMMY, XMAY, QCJL, QMAG, and BUFY the taxable years ended 2024 and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. For XOCT and XNOV the taxable years ended 2023 and 2024 remain open to federal and state audit. For QCJA, QMFE, and BUFX the taxable year ended 2025 remains open to federal and state audit. For QCOC and QMNV the taxable year ended 2024 remains open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, 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 each Fund's applicable taxable year end, 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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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year End<br>| Non-Expiring <br>Capital Loss <br>Carryforwards<br>|
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7891646 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5067476 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13249819 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48670820 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50985475 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2251119 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3555096 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1997388 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1529080 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23175068 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74387195 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17337652 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4546814 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9233990 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2553605 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3265004 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5079802 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36371334 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16413121 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16371672 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 99461 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8348837 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 55465642 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable<br> Year End<br>| Non-Expiring<br> Capital Loss<br> Carryforwards<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48693425 |
| FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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During the applicable taxable year end, the Funds listed below utilized non-expiring capital loss carryforwards in the following amounts:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Capital <br>Loss <br>Utilized<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March | $11822088 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 4458023 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July | 1153943 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 9251494 |

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Certain losses realized during the current taxable year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year for federal income tax purposes. At each Fund's applicable taxable year end, the following Funds incurred and elected to defer net late year ordinary or capital losses as follows:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year End | Qualified Late Year Losses | Qualified Late Year Losses |
|  | Taxable <br>Year End | Ordinary Losses | Capital Losses |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25052 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35502 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 220748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 957961 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 350506 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89090 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 97587 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 244431 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 90505 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 663684 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2254525 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 647926 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 268989 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 254950 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 167359 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 213670 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 226829 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1798937 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 848599 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 356069 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 192234 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14759 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

As of February 28, 2026, 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>|
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January | $80529704 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1116704 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1274945)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(158241)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> January<br>| 41517953 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 718356 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (699124)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19232 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 37505250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 56558 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (80347)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (23789)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> February<br>| 38764365 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 352540 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (406977)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (54437)<br>|
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 90074991 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25014764 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (13948208)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11066556 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March | 404850693 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 113346755 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (50713785)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 62632970 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 149683582 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 55572348 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (41904650)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13667698 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 34268856 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12687201 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8687136)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4000065 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> April<br>| 50649890 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12594067 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (12697652)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (103585)<br>|
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 65042156 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11280728 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5775500)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5505228 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> May<br>| 17253317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4308791 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3088277)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1220514 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 131907062 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29747774 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (17758877)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11988897 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June | 534700145 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 92571025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (37529397)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 55041628 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> June<br>| 128044418 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33391220 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (23801860)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9589360 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 65450086 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6234409 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2653163)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3581246 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> July<br>| 42044351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6338207 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4054086)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2284121 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 57361377 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3196541 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1350209)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1846332 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> August<br>| 23441085 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2656823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1583244)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1073579 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 120107610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17189928 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9683477)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7506451 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September | 496688700 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15938575 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5495076)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10443499 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 97465613 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4624096 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1782549)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2841547 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October | 75493350 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1899103 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1085652)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 813451 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> October<br>| 73859521 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3326067 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1186665)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2139402 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 57171135 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1898549 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (724465)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1174084 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| 22308066 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1275911 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (695551)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 580360 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 139112218 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13608207 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8102527)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5505680 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December | 609309341 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7036648 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9282449)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2245801)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 167276515 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2958261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1327117)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1631144 |
| FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF | 70363006 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5408762 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5408762 |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 9287153 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 327636 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 327636 |

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**G. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**H. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 each 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 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 paid an annual unitary management fee based on a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets. In addition, BUFY and BUFX incur a pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to investments in other investment companies ("acquired fund fees and expenses"). The total of the unitary management fee and acquired fund fees and expenses represents the total annual operating expenses for BUFY and BUFX. The annual unitary management fee payable by each Fund, with the exception of XJAN, XFEB, XMAR, XAPR, XMAY, XJUN, XJUL, XAUG, XSEP, XOCT, XNOV, XDEC, BUFY, and BUFX, 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 schedule:

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.9000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.8775<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.8550<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.8325<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.8100<br> %<br>|

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For XJAN, XFEB, XMAR, XAPR, XMAY, XJUN, XJUL, XAUG, XSEP, XOCT, XNOV and XDEC, the annual unitary management fee payable by each Fund will be calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.85000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.82875<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.80750<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.78625<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.76500<br> %<br>|

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For BUFY and BUFX, the annual unitary management fee payable by each Fund will be calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.1000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.0975<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.0950<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.0925<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.0900<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.0850<br> %<br>|

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First Trust is responsible for each Fund's expenses, including the cost of transfer agency, sub-advisory, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Vest Financial LLC ("Vest"), an affiliate of First Trust, serves as the Funds' sub-advisor and manages each Fund's portfolio subject to First Trust's supervision. Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Advisor, and the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, the Advisor and Vest, First Trust will supervise Vest and its management of the investment of each Fund's assets and will pay Vest for its services as the Funds' sub-advisor a sub-advisory fee equal to 50% of the monthly unitary management fee paid to the Advisor, less Vest's 50% share of the expenses for that month. In the event the Sub-Advisor's share of the expenses exceeds the amount of the sub-advisory fee in any month, the Sub-Advisor will pay the difference to the Advisor. During any period in which the Advisor's management fee is reduced in accordance with the breakpoints described above, the investment sub-advisory fee (which is based on the Advisor's management fee) paid to Vest will be reduced to reflect the reduction in the Advisor's management fee.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("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.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. 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 February 28, 2026, the Funds, except BUFY and BUFX, had no purchases or sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions. Each Fund, except BUFY and BUFX, holds options for a target outcome period of approximately one year based on the expiration date of the options, which occurs on the third Friday of the month corresponding to the month in each Fund name. For securities transactions purposes, the options are considered short-term investments.

For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments for BUFY and BUFX, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF | $75322 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $104817 |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 24120 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25286 |

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For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of in-kind purchases and proceeds from in-kind sales for each Fund were as follows:

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - January | $27410633 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $52793903 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - January | 20335495 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33352477 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 2280253 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43970500 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - February |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11592086 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 1281849 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44100342 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - March | 14697290 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27504413 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8734594 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - April |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3545671 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 2765785 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7382004 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 1267198 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26073163 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - May | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4403551 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 1255399 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26619637 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - June | 4715982 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 70979013 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10601006 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - July |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12789398 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - July |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5907103 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 8129491 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10688985 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 898490 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2710662 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 102190640 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 114113743 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - September | 35822158 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 352083132 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 19892924 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78648680 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Conservative Buffer ETF - October | 39271882 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 41909636 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October | 927124 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62440816 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 20364431 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36184785 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 924993 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17109466 |
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 20795981 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44278334 |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - December | 31771407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 470930417 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 13115024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44638832 |
| FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF | 36830406 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3319508 |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4203424 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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**5. Derivative Transactions** 

The following table presents the types of derivatives held by each Fund at February 28, 2026, the primary underlying risk exposure and the location of these instruments as presented on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** |
| **Derivative** <br>**Instrument**<br>| **Risk** <br>**Exposure**<br>| **Statements of Assets and** <br>**Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** | **Statements of Assets and** <br>**Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** |
| **QCJA** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $84265952 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $4784883 |
| **XJAN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 45960216 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4898778 |
| **QMFE** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 39739189 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2706088 |
| **XFEB** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 43447562 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5188047 |
| **YMAR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 110593562 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9786317 |
| **QMAR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 503009732 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 36769019 |
| **XMAR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 212103889 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 49295377 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** |
| **Derivative**<br> **Instrument**<br>| **Risk**<br> **Exposure**<br>| **Statements of Assets and**<br> **Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** | **Statements of Assets and**<br> **Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** |
| **QCAP** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $45934069 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $7784036 |
| **XAPR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 72626628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22321495 |
| **QMMY** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 74193430 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3926955 |
| **XMAY** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22542235 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4172046 |
| **YJUN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 157163839 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14117161 |
| **QJUN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 614970047 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 28160212 |
| **XJUN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 169755434 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 32855230 |
| **QCJL** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 71968190 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3361882 |
| **XJUL** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 51264152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7218744 |
| **QMAG** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 61379204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2568260 |
| **XAUG** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 27883419 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3541675 |
| **YSEP** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 134387818 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7801951 |
| **QSPT** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 524450521 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 21249750 |
| **XSEP** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 111288652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11756747 |
| **QCOC** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 79041351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3412147 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** |
| **Derivative**<br> **Instrument**<br>| **Risk**<br> **Exposure**<br>| **Statements of Assets and**<br> **Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** | **Statements of Assets and**<br> **Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** |
| **XOCT** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $84804189 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $9457617 |
| **QMNV** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 60929437 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3163958 |
| **XNOV** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 26007210 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3349045 |
| **YDEC** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 152140862 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9006748 |
| **QDEC** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 637184805 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 36392961 |
| **XDEC** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 188210753 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 20982573 |

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The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized for the six months ended February 28, 2026, on each Fund's derivative instruments, as well as the primary underlying risk exposure associated with the instruments.

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **QCJA**  | **XJAN**  | **QMFE**  | **XFEB**  | **YMAR**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $5481576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8910018 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5054185 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8851095 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5897395 |
| Written options contracts | (787792)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5129324)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 698034 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4520230)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (284962)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | (2698985)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3577607)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2599711)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5196077)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10060613 |
| Written options contracts | 362352 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1924309 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (169590)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2719956 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (7299522)<br>|

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **QMAR**  | **XMAR**  | **QCAP**  | **XAPR**  | **QMMY**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $6651008 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5051100 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1058939 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3451317 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3062194 |
| Written options contracts | (839948)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3079347)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (520073)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (177203)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (16133)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | 18096654 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11370471 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1663466 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2262429 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1197477 |
| Written options contracts | 1906090 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6665691)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (694714)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3689997)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 115325 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **XMAY**  | **YJUN**  | **QJUN**  | **XJUN**  | **QCJL**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $1020111 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3421150 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12189630 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2447291 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $972561 |
| Written options contracts | (482470)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (497626)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2971154)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1377610)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (252919)<br>|

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **XMAY**  | **YJUN**  | **QJUN**  | **XJUN**  | **QCJL**  |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $795472 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16977892 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $19786833 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9606695 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2469663 |
| Written options contracts | (473230)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9213258)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5613246 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5115601)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 287059 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **XJUL**  | **QMAG**  | **XAUG**  | **YSEP**  | **QSPT**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $795238 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $825351 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $419925 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9443556 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $63236990 |
| Written options contracts | (277256)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 60883 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (172621)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1768721 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6668511)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | 2718857 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1350745 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1572020 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4936478 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (39461947)<br>|
| Written options contracts | (1226824)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 557652 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (620954)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5511305)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 292748 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **XSEP**  | **QCOC**  | **XOCT**  | **QMNV**  | **XNOV**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $26259990 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5145394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $18257423 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3152657 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3484653 |
| Written options contracts | (17545417)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1419048)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9491203)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (167694)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1340597)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | (15247905)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3632401)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10153631)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1695563)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1718347)<br>|
| Written options contracts | 10020450 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1847802 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5470241 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1190149 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 933741 |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **YDEC**  | **QDEC**  | **XDEC**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $14804502 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $61857382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31912592 |
| Written options contracts | (4502641)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23788856 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (13876492)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | (1413735)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (29442789)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (13786723)<br>|
| Written options contracts | (1210102)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14654439)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3719411 |

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The Funds do not have the right to offset financial assets and financial liabilities related to options contracts on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents the premiums for purchased options contracts opened, premiums for purchased options contracts closed, exercised and expired, premiums for written options contracts opened, and premiums for written options contracts closed, exercised and expired, for the six months ended February 28, 2026, on each Fund's options contracts.

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Premiums for** <br>**purchased** <br>**options contracts** <br>**opened**<br>| **Premiums for** <br>**purchased** <br>**options contracts** <br>**closed, exercised** <br>**and expired**<br>| **Premiums for** <br>**written options** <br>**contracts opened**<br>| **Premiums for** <br>**written options** <br>**contracts closed,** <br>**exercised and** <br>**expired**<br>|
| QCJA | $126040799 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $90393062 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7704169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4642035 |
| XJAN | 79772985 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 77528355 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10121068 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8901719 |
| QMFE | 70527946 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 71016119 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2986463 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2160919 |
| XFEB | 44079312 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50605018 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5574175 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4701586 |
| YMAR | 5713139 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 42820809 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 325225 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1667953 |
| QMAR | 34512117 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36572779 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3530321 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3680636 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Premiums for**<br> **purchased**<br> **options contracts**<br> **opened**<br>| **Premiums for**<br> **purchased**<br> **options contracts**<br> **closed, exercised**<br> **and expired**<br>| **Premiums for**<br> **written options**<br> **contracts opened**<br>| **Premiums for**<br> **written options**<br> **contracts closed,**<br> **exercised and**<br> **expired**<br>|
| XMAR | $2493508 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $19577615 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $583148 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2686101 |
| QCAP | 61427 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3349585 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11761 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 342778 |
| XAPR | 6903388 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7427443 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2199119 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3261768 |
| QMMY | 1623672 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25087902 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 131748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2060624 |
| XMAY | 1087574 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5474410 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 219620 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 781613 |
| YJUN | 5287043 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36643576 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 256047 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1431481 |
| QJUN | 21978557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91236986 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1541748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6782191 |
| XJUN |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13564654 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1884522 |
| QCJL |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12944537 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 816519 |
| XJUL | 1207947 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6202355 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 184124 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 813233 |
| QMAG | 19799860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10672683 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1182724 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 811388 |
| XAUG | 1012391 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7999697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 113901 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 899013 |
| YSEP | 238628024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 203978875 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5004841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3137420 |
| QSPT | 895026359 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 747185627 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50685596 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38516898 |
| XSEP | 203672141 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 225025635 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25992705 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25133098 |
| QCOC | 123965873 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78683194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8652468 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5091445 |
| XOCT | 131186820 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 167135207 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16420463 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15892977 |
| QMNV | 91158699 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 63806274 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5209358 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2279955 |
| XNOV | 48181944 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49231823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6014423 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5214090 |
| YDEC | 190525424 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 118106631 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8603053 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5999300 |
| QDEC | 1069131960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 954676074 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44102935 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32896561 |
| XDEC | 254706892 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 267335269 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30805219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31192442 |

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**6. 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

**7. 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 December 31, 2026 for all the Funds except BUFX, which is June 16, 2027.

**8. 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.

**9. 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 the following subsequent events:

As of March 23, 2026, the investment objective of YMAR changed to include an upside cap of 15.82% and an Outcome Period of March 23, 2026 through March 19, 2027.

As of March 23, 2026, the investment objective of QMAR changed to include an upside cap of 20.86% and an Outcome Period of March 23, 2026 through March 19, 2027.

As of March 23, 2026, the investment objective of XMAR changed to include an upside cap of 12.22% and an Outcome Period of March 23, 2026 through March 19, 2027.

As of April 20, 2026, the investment objective of QCAP changed to include an upside cap of 13.00% and an Outcome Period of April 20, 2026 through April 16, 2027.

As of April 20, 2026, the investment objective of XAPR changed to include an upside cap of 10.38% and an Outcome Period of April 20, 2026 through April 16, 2027.

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**Other Information**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (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 February 28, 2026.

**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 February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees 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 for the most recent fiscal half year.

**Disclaimer**

The Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, Nasdaq, Inc., or State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Funds or the FLEX Options. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Funds or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup> or State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Funds or the FLEX Options.

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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

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

FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR) <br> FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) <br> FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ)

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026** 

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| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4195_1) |  |
| [FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR)](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4195_1) | 1 |
| [FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD)](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4287_1) | 2 |
| [FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ)](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4264_1) | 3 |
| [Statements of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4195_1) | 4 |
| [Statements of Operations](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4195_1) | 5 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4195_1) | 6 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4195_1) | 8 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4195_1) | 11 |
| [Other Information](#xx_d19a6dac-4949-4249-ad45-2ba55eb0a4d4_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4195_1) | 20 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that any series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (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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**FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| 13833307 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - January (b) | $719946163 |
| 12472504 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - February (b) | 720661281 |
| 15059194 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - March (b) | 723594272 |
| 16147564 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - April (b) | 722926440 |
| 13398034 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - May (b) | 722421993 |
| 12513362 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - June (b) | 721192603 |
| 12790818 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - July (b) | 720378870 |
| 13511835 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - August (b) | 720991516 |
| 13886377 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - September (b) | 720286375 |
| 14610013 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - October (b) | 720711941 |
| 13056126 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - November (b) | 719653665 |
| 14011383 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF <br> - December (b) | 721025769 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 8653790888 |
|  | (Cost $7,077,347,751) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 3044524 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (c) | 3044524 |
|  | (Cost $3,044,524) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 8656835412 |
|  | (Cost $7,080,392,275) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (629684)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $8656205728 |

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

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded <br> Funds\*<br>| $8653790888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8653790888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 3044524 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3044524 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $8656835412 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8656835412 | &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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**FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| 3253527 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - January (b) | $141853777 |
| 2925901 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - February (b) | 141759904 |
| 3381878 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - March (b) | 142191061 |
| 3591684 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - April (b) | 142410989 |
| 3116777 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - May (b) | 142093863 |
| 2979166 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - June (b) | 141957558 |
| 2963663 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - July (b) | 141929821 |
| 3179063 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - August (b) | 141881582 |
| 3141881 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - September (b) | 141855927 |
| 3188690 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - October (b) | 141801363 |
| 2891554 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - November (b) | 141867446 |
| 3131171 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep <br> Buffer ETF - December (b) | 141685488 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 1703288779 |
|  | (Cost $1,426,780,259) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 471762 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (c) | 471762 |
|  | (Cost $471,762) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 1703760541 |
|  | (Cost $1,427,252,021) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (128862)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1703631679 |

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

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

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded <br> Funds\*<br>| $1703288779 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1703288779 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 471762 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 471762 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $1703760541 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1703760541 | &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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**FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| 9060221 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer <br> ETF - March (b) | $302325078 |
| 9375591 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer <br> ETF - June (b) | 299175109 |
| 9388842 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer <br> ETF - September (b) | 296311854 |
| 9137768 | FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer <br> ETF - December (b) | 295606795 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 1193418836 |
|  | (Cost $1,007,646,225) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 216140 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (c) | 216140 |
|  | (Cost $216,140) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 1193634976 |
|  | (Cost $1,007,862,365) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (90658)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $1193544318 |

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

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

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded <br> Funds\*<br>| $1193418836 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1193418836 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market <br> Funds<br>| 216140 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 216140 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $1193634976 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1193634976 | &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 Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF** <br>**(BUFD)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered** <br> **Nasdaq Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFQ)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated | $8653790888 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1703288779 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1193418836 |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | 3044524 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 471762 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 216140 |
| Total investments, at value | 8656835412 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1703760541 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1193634976 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |
| Capital shares sold | 3455562 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Dividends | 6192 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 616 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 470 |
| Total Assets | 8660297166 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1703761157 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1193635446 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |
| Payables: |  |  |  |
| Investment securities purchased | 3454706 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investment advisory fees | 636732 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129478 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91128 |
| Total Liabilities | 4091438 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129478 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 91128 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $8656205728 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1703631679 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1193544318 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $7049929613 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1422328553 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $990742453 |
| Par value | 2505000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 599000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 333000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 1603771115 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 280704126 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 202468865 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $8656205728 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1703631679 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1193544318 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $34.56 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $28.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $35.84 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, <br> par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 250500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 59900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33300002 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $7077347751 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1426780259 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1007646225 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $3044524 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $471762 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $216140 |
| Total investments, at cost | $7080392275 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1427252021 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1007862365 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered Deep** <br> **Buffer ETF** <br>**(BUFD)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered** <br> **Nasdaq Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFQ)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $22960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7457 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2515 |
| Total investment income | 22960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7457 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2515 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 3882280<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 780443<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 552498<br>|
| Other expenses | 504098 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 98114 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 72014 |
| Total expenses | 4386378 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 878557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 624512 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (4363418)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (871100)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (621997)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |
| Investments - Affiliated | 266360 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12271 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6496)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated | 36668838 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6113307 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18121993 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 36935198 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6125578 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18115497 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on affiliated <br> investments<br>| 385672599 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 63782574 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38105685 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | 422607797 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 69908152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 56221182 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING** <br> **FROM OPERATIONS**<br>| $418244379 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $69037052 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $55599185 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF** <br> **(BUFR)** | **FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF** <br> **(BUFR)** | **FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF (BUFD)** | **FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer** <br> **ETF (BUFD)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(4363418)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(6099096)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(871100)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1162984)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 36935198 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 107416452 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6125578 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26503825 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 385672599 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 552532523 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 63782574 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 90758106 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 418244379 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 653849879 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 69037052 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 116098947 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 1044440689<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2018614336<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 221259928<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 477706397<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (113263278) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (458861059) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (22529803) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (136269014) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 931177411 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1559753277 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 198730125 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 341437383 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 1349421790 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2213603156 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 267767177 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 457536330 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 7306783938 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5093180782 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1435864502 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 978328172 |
| End of period | $8656205728 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7306783938 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1703631679 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1435864502 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 222950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 172200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39450002 |
| Shares sold | 30850000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 66050000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7900000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18700000 |
| Shares redeemed | (3300000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (15300000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (800000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5350000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 250500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 222950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 59900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52800002 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer** <br> **ETF (BUFQ)** | **FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer** <br> **ETF (BUFQ)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(621997)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(880334)<br>|
| 18115497 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35578394 |
| 38105685 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 81152040 |
| 55599185 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 115850100 |
| 164965929<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 402025928<br>|
| (66816005) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (188439471) <br>|
| 98149924 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 213586457 |
| 153749109 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 329436557 |
| 1039795209 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 710358652 |
| $1193544318 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1039795209 |
| 30550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23800002 |
| 4650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12850000 |
| (1900000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6100000)<br>|
| 33300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30550002 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR)**

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

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $32.77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.58 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.41 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.02) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.06) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.91<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.19<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.09) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.89<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $34.56<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.34<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.21<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.30<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 5.46<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.78<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.73<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.09<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.68)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.16<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $8656206<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $7306784<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5093181<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1859759<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $728564<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $301762<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets (c)<br>| 0.11<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net <br> assets (c)<br>| 0.11<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.19<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) <br> to average net assets (c)<br>| (0.11)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the total and net expense ratios would have been 0.10%.

&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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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD)**

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

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2021 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $27.19 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.76 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.92 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.07 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.02) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.01) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.27<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.86<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $28.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27.19<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.80<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.92<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.64<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.95<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5.40)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.24<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1703632<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1435865<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $978328<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $613491<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $541132<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $161109<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets (d)<br>| 0.11<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net <br> assets (d)<br>| 0.11<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.19<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to <br> average net assets (d)<br>| (0.11)% (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 0<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6<br> % <br>|

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is January 20, 2021, 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. The total returns would have been lower if certain fees
 had not been waived by the investment advisor.

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the total and net expense ratios would have been 0.10%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Amount
 is less than 1%.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ)**

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $34.04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.85 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.52 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.46 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.47 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.02) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.00) (c)<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.11<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.99<br> (d)<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.80<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.19<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.33<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.06<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.99<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $35.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.85<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.52<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.46<br>|
| **Total return** (e) | 5.29<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.97<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18.92<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.84<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1193544<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1039795<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $710359<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $156958<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $10730<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (f) | 0.11<br> % (g) (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % (g)<br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (f) | 0.11<br> % (g) (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.19<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % (g)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net <br> assets (f)<br>| (0.11)% (g)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20)% (g)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (i) | 0<br> % (j)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is June 15, 2022, 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) Amount
 represents less than $0.01.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) 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;(e) 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;(f) 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;(g) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the total and net expense ratios would have been 0.10%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Amount
 is less than 1%.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Notes to Financial Statements**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 three funds (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") listed below. The shares of each Fund are listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

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

FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF – (ticker "BUFR") <br> FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF – (ticker "BUFD") <br> FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF – (ticker "BUFQ")

Both BUFR and BUFD are diversified series of the Trust. BUFQ is a non-diversified series of the Trust.

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."

Each Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund.

The investment objective of BUFR is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. BUFR seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with US large-cap equity market exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of twelve FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs ("FT ETFs"). Under normal market conditions, BUFR will invest substantially all of its assets in the FT ETFs, which seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust ("SPY"), up to a predetermined upside cap, while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of SPY losses, over a defined one-year period. Unlike the FT ETFs, BUFR itself does not pursue a target outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the FT ETFs and BUFR itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. In order to understand BUFR's strategy and risks, it is important to understand the strategies and risks of the FT ETFs.

The investment objective of BUFD is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. BUFD seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with US large-cap equity market exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of twelve FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETFs ("FT DB ETFs"). Under normal market conditions, BUFD will invest substantially all of its assets in the FT DB ETFs, which seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of SPY, up to a predetermined upside cap, while providing a deep buffer (before fees and expenses) against losses between -5% and -30% of SPY, over a defined one-year period. Unlike the FT DB ETFs, BUFD itself does not pursue a target outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the FT DB ETFs and BUFD itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. In order to understand BUFD's strategy and risks, it is important to understand the strategies and risks of the FT DB ETFs.

The investment objective of BUFQ is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. BUFQ seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with large-cap equity market exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of four FT Vest Nasdaq-100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETFs ("Nasdaq ETFs"). Under normal market conditions, BUFQ will invest substantially all of its assets in the Nasdaq ETFs, which seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1 ("QQQ"), up to a predetermined upside cap, while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 10% of QQQ losses, over a defined one-year period. Unlike the Nasdaq ETFs, BUFQ itself does not pursue a target outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the Nasdaq ETFs and BUFQ itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. In order to understand BUFQ's strategy and risks, it is important to understand the strategies and risks of the Nasdaq ETFs.

**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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**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. 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:

Exchange-traded funds and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding Nasdaq, Inc. ("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.

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

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.

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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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (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 February 28, 2026, 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.

**C. Affiliated Transactions**

Each of the Funds invests 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 BUFR at February 28, 2026, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> January<br>| 13833307 | $609956245 | $87276660 | $(15100055)<br>| $34533609 | $3279704 | $719946163 | $— |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> February<br>| 12472504 | 608957298 | 87218305 | (21298035)<br>| 42446541 | 3337172 | 720661281 |  |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 15059194 | 607313263 | 95209340 | (10560114)<br>| 28695093 | 2936690 | 723594272 |  |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> April<br>| 16147564 | 607059230 | 99710949 | (9828680)<br>| 23202911 | 2782030 | 722926440 |  |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> May<br>| 13398034 | 609090376 | 91898713 | (9851224)<br>| 28360907 | 2923221 | 722421993 |  |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at<br> 2/28/2026<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> 2/28/2026<br>| Dividend<br> Income<br>|
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> June<br>| 12513362 | $608329103 | $92743608 | $(9837789)<br>| $26682930 | $3274751 | $721192603 | $— |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> July<br>| 12790818 | 608867173 | 89225181 | (9847823)<br>| 28747425 | 3386914 | 720378870 |  |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> August<br>| 13511835 | 609334403 | 89466182 | (9845525)<br>| 29149420 | 2887036 | 720991516 |  |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 13886377 | 609364636 | 91999854 | (9835362)<br>| 25722372 | 3034875 | 720286375 |  |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> October<br>| 14610013 | 609801530 | 90788504 | (22218772)<br>| 39567691 | 2772988 | 720711941 |  |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| 13056126 | 609353045 | 90399890 | (21334538)<br>| 38176552 | 3058716 | 719653665 |  |
| FT Vest <br> U.S. Equity <br> Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 14011383 | 609502644 | 87448821 | (19573945)<br>| 40387148 | 3261101 | 721025769 |  |
|  |  | $7306928946 | $1093386007 | $(169131862)<br>| $385672599 | $36935198 | $8653790888 | $— |

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Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in BUFD at February 28, 2026, 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>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> January<br>| 3253527 | $119679976 | $18487802 | $(2899788)<br>| $6151248 | $434539 | $141853777 | $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> February<br>| 2925901 | 119777012 | 18495903 | (3985322)<br>| 6947721 | 524590 | 141759904 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 3381878 | 119400833 | 19234596 | (1820889)<br>| 5002710 | 373811 | 142191061 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> April<br>| 3591684 | 119398792 | 20088125 | (1518270)<br>| 4106760 | 335582 | 142410989 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> May<br>| 3116777 | 119506308 | 19007909 | (1739857)<br>| 4933296 | 386207 | 142093863 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> June<br>| 2979166 | 119317822 | 19353562 | (1572099)<br>| 4423770 | 434503 | 141957558 |  |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at<br> 2/28/2026<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> 2/28/2026<br>| Dividend<br> Income<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> July<br>| 2963663 | $119579157 | $18665609 | $(1525436)<br>| $4738253 | $472238 | $141929821 | $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> August<br>| 3179063 | 119716661 | 18751737 | (1719303)<br>| 4764495 | 367992 | 141881582 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 3141881 | 119626542 | 19533833 | (1520842)<br>| 3788487 | 427907 | 141855927 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> October<br>| 3188690 | 119839898 | 19123765 | (3428542)<br>| 5801160 | 465082 | 141801363 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| 2891554 | 119735144 | 19150176 | (5352623)<br>| 6915222 | 1419527 | 141867446 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Deep Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 3131171 | 119687822 | 18506287 | (3201673)<br>| 6209452 | 483600 | 141685488 |  |
|  |  | $1435265967 | $228399304 | $(30284644)<br>| $63782574 | $6125578 | $1703288779 | $— |

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Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in BUFQ at February 28, 2026, 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>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| FT Vest Nasdaq-<br> 100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 9060221 | $258946998 | $42784834 | $(13671833)<br>| $10954554 | $3310525 | $302325078 | $— |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-<br> 100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - <br> June<br>| 9375591 | 259080635 | 41180870 | (14900969)<br>| 9866241 | 3948332 | 299175109 |  |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-<br> 100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 9388842 | 260614673 | 41265921 | (14401210)<br>| 4729081 | 4103389 | 296311854 |  |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-<br> 100<sup>®</sup> Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 9137768 | 260848651 | 41421190 | (25972106)<br>| 12555809 | 6753251 | 295606795 |  |
|  |  | $1039490957 | $166652815 | $(68946118)<br>| $38105685 | $18115497 | $1193418836 | $— |

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**D. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of each Fund, if any, are declared and paid quarterly, 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.

There were no distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

As of August 31, 2025, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for each Fund were as follows:

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

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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>|
| FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | $(4251721)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1189778457 |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | (818026)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 212485100 |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | (620964)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 147490644 |

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**E. Income 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.

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 each Fund, the taxable years ended 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, 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 August 31, 2025, the Funds had no capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes.

Certain losses realized during the current taxable year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year for federal income tax purposes. At August 31, 2025, the following Funds incurred and elected to defer net late year ordinary or capital losses as follows:

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Qualified Late Year Losses | Qualified Late Year Losses |
|  | Ordinary Losses | Capital Losses |
| FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | $4251721 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | 818026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | 620964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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As of February 28, 2026, 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:

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

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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>|
| FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | $7080392275 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1576443137 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1576443137 |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | 1427252021 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 276508520 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 276508520 |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | 1007862365 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 185772611 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 185772611 |

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**F. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

**G. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 each 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 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 paid an annual unitary management fee based on a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets. In addition, each Fund incurs pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to investments in other investment companies ("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. 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 schedule:

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

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.1000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.0975<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.0950<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.0925<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.0900<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.0850<br> %<br>|

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First Trust is responsible for each Fund's expenses, including the cost of transfer agency, sub-advisory, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses.

Vest Financial LLC ("Vest"), an affiliate of First Trust, serves as the Funds' sub-advisor and manages each Fund's portfolio subject to First Trust's supervision. Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Advisor, and the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, the Advisor and Vest, First Trust will supervise Vest and its management of the investment of each Fund's assets and will pay Vest for its services as the Funds' sub-advisor a sub-advisory fee equal to 50% of the monthly unitary management fee paid to the Advisor, less Vest's 50% share of each Fund's expenses for that month. In the event the Sub-Advisor's share of the expenses exceeds the amount of the sub-advisory fee in any month, the Sub-Advisor will pay the difference to the Advisor. During any period in which the Advisor's management fee is reduced in accordance with the breakpoints described above, the investment sub-advisory fee (which is based on the Advisor's management fee) paid to Vest will be reduced to reflect the reduction in the Advisor's management fee.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("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.

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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Additionally, the Chairs of the Audit Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee and Valuation, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. 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 February 28, 2026, 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 |
| FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | $49058753 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $55877710 |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | 7177916 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7762341 |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | 1692637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2143750 |

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For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of in-kind purchases and proceeds from in-kind sales for each Fund were as follows:

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | $1044327254 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $113254152 |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | 221221388 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22522303 |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | 164960178 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 66802368 |

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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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**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 December 31, 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 VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (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 February 28, 2026.

**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 February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees 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 for the most recent fiscal half year.

**Disclaimer**

**FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF**

**FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF**

Each Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR, or Standard & Poor's (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to each Fund. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in each Fund or results to be obtained by each Fund, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of each Fund.

**FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF**

The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, Nasdaq, Inc. or their affiliates. Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, Nasdaq, Inc. or their affiliates have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Fund or the Flexible EXchange Options<sup>®</sup> ("FLEX Options"). Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, Nasdaq, Inc. or their affiliates make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Fund or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the QQQ. Invesco QQQ Trust<sup>SM</sup>, Series 1, Invesco, Nasdaq, Inc. or their affiliates have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Fund or the FLEX Options.

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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

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|:---|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January (GJAN) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February (GFEB) |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February (SFEB) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March (XIMR) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (GMAR) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (GAPR) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May (GMAY) |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May (SMAY) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (GJUN) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (GJUL) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG) |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September <br> (XISE)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (GSEP) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (GOCT) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV) |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (SNOV) |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December <br> (XIDE)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (GDEC) |
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ) |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFS) |

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

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

**February 28, 2026** 

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| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4402_1) |  |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January (GJAN)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4402_1) | 1 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February (GFEB)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4484_1) | 2 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February (SFEB)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4646_1) | 3 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March (XIMR)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4676_1) | 4 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (GMAR)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4488_1) | 6 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (GAPR)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4489_1) | 7 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May (GMAY)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4491_1) | 8 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May (SMAY)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4492_1) | 9 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4886_1) | 10 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (GJUN)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4544_1) | 12 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (GJUL)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4545_1) | 13 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4546_1) | 14 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4547_1) | 15 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September (XISE)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4615_1) | 16 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (GSEP)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4613_1) | 18 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (GOCT)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4612_1) | 19 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4611_1) | 20 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (SNOV)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4614_1) | 21 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4645_1) | 22 |
| [FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (GDEC)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4647_1) | 24 |
| [FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4610_1) | 25 |
| [FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFS)](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4670_1) | 26 |
| [Statements of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4402_2) | 28 |
| [Statements of Operations](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4646_2) | 34 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4402_2) | 40 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4402_1) | 49 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4402_1) | 71 |
| [Other Information](#xx_b5d479fc-3f1e-4589-9bcf-ca582582f247_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4402_1) | 88 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that any series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (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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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January (GJAN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** |
| 4791607 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $4791607 |
|  | (Cost $4,791,607) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.1%** | 4791607 |
|  | (Cost $4,791,607) |  |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.5%** |  |
| 6567 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $450489633 | $6.94 | 01/15/27 | 441696420 |
|  | (Cost $445,438,341) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 6.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.0%** |  |
| 6567 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 450489633 | 691.68 | 01/15/27 | 27305586 |
|  | (Cost $25,765,667) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 469002006 |
|  | (Cost $471,204,008) | (Cost $471,204,008) | (Cost $471,204,008) | (Cost $471,204,008) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.5)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** |  |
| (6567) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (450489633)<br>| 773.37 | 01/15/27 | (8563368)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $10,876,232) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.6)%** |  |
| (6567) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (450489633)<br>| 587.93 | 01/15/27 | (11676126)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $11,158,661) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (20239494)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $22,034,893) | (Premiums received $22,034,893) | (Premiums received $22,034,893) | (Premiums received $22,034,893) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (269347)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $453284772 |

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4791607 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4791607 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 469002006 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 469002006 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $473793613 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4791607 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $469002006 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(20239494)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(20239494)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February (GFEB)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| 3756244 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $3756244 |
|  | (Cost $3,756,244) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 3756244 |
|  | (Cost $3,756,244) |  |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.9%** |  |
| 4823 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $330852977 | $6.91 | 02/19/27 | 324759164 |
|  | (Cost $326,155,768) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 6.1%** |  |
| 4823 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 330852977 | 689.45 | 02/19/27 | 20247967 |
|  | (Cost $20,279,675) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 345007131 |
|  | (Cost $346,435,443) | (Cost $346,435,443) | (Cost $346,435,443) | (Cost $346,435,443) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.1)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.4)%** |  |
| (4823) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (330852977)<br>| 772.53 | 02/19/27 | (7898386)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $8,578,543) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.7)%** |  |
| (4823) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (330852977)<br>| 586.04 | 02/19/27 | (8993496)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $9,059,409) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (16891882)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $17,637,952) | (Premiums received $17,637,952) | (Premiums received $17,637,952) | (Premiums received $17,637,952) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (205785)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $331665708 |

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3756244 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3756244 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 345007131 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 345007131 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $348763375 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3756244 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $345007131 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(16891882)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(16891882)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February (SFEB)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.2%** |
| 1146491 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1146491 |
|  | (Cost $1,146,491) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.2%** | 1146491 |
|  | (Cost $1,146,491) |  |

---

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 97.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 97.2%** |  |
| 3658 | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | $95623778 | $2.65 | 02/19/27 | 93969082 |
|  | (Cost $94,890,247) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 8.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 8.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 8.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 8.3%** |  |
| 3658 | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 95623778 | 264.61 | 02/19/27 | 8054769 |
|  | (Cost $7,754,226) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 102023851 |
|  | (Cost $102,644,473) | (Cost $102,644,473) | (Cost $102,644,473) | (Cost $102,644,473) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.9)%** |  |
| (3658) | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | (95623778)<br>| 310.55 | 02/19/27 | (2853313)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,607,074) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (3.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.7)%** |  |
| (3658) | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | (95623778)<br>| 224.92 | 02/19/27 | (3540651)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,390,483) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (6393964)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,997,557) | (Premiums received $6,997,557) | (Premiums received $6,997,557) | (Premiums received $6,997,557) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (60818)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $96715560 |

---

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1146491 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1146491 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 102023851 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 102023851 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $103170342 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1146491 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $102023851 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(6393964)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(6393964)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March (XIMR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 0.5%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 0.5%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 0.5%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 0.5%** |
| $160000 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 03/19/26 | $159726 |
|  | (Cost $159,679) |  |  |

---

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| 241083 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (b) | 241083 |
|  | (Cost $241,083) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.3%** | 400809 |
|  | (Cost $400,762) |  |

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 120.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 120.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 120.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 120.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 120.2%** |  |
| 546 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $37455054 | $0.06 | 03/20/26 | 37354590 |
|  | (Cost $30,262,423) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.1%** |  |
| 546 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 37455054 | 563.97 | 03/20/26 | 21840 |
|  | (Cost $1,715,160) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 37376430 |
|  | (Cost $31,977,583) | (Cost $31,977,583) | (Cost $31,977,583) | (Cost $31,977,583) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (21.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (21.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (21.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (21.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (21.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (21.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (21.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (21.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (21.4)%** | **Call Options Written — (21.4)%** |  |
| (546) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (37455054)<br>| 563.97 | 03/20/26 | (6655740)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,665,086) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| (546) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (37455054)<br>| 507.57 | 03/20/26 | (8736)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $993,618) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (6664476)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,658,704) | (Premiums received $3,658,704) | (Premiums received $3,658,704) | (Premiums received $3,658,704) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.2)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.2)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.2)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.2)%** | (47157)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $31065606 |

---

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

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March (XIMR)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | &nbsp;&nbsp; $159726 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $159726 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 241083 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 241083 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; 400809 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 241083 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 159726 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37376430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37376430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $37777239 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $241083 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37536156 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(6664476)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(6664476)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (GMAR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** |
| 1168841 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1168841 |
|  | (Cost $1,168,841) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.4%** | 1168841 |
|  | (Cost $1,168,841) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 108.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 108.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 108.5%** |  |
| 5569 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $382027831 | $5.66 | 03/20/26 | 377873357 |
|  | (Cost $310,583,556) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.0%** |  |
| 5569 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 382027831 | 564.00 | 03/20/26 | 222760 |
|  | (Cost $18,846,394) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 378096117 |
|  | (Cost $329,429,950) | (Cost $329,429,950) | (Cost $329,429,950) | (Cost $329,429,950) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (8.8)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (8.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.8)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.8)%** |  |
| (5569) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (382027831)<br>| 632.81 | 03/20/26 | (30490275)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $7,098,567) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.0)%** |  |
| (5569) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (382027831)<br>| 479.40 | 03/20/26 | (55690)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,308,120) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (30545965)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $13,406,687) | (Premiums received $13,406,687) | (Premiums received $13,406,687) | (Premiums received $13,406,687) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (346036)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $348372957 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1168841 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1168841 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 378096117 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 378096117 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $379264958 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1168841 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $378096117 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(30545965)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(30545965)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (GAPR)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** |
| 948860 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $948860 |
|  | (Cost $948,860) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.4%** | 948860 |
|  | (Cost $948,860) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 114.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 114.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 114.1%** | **Call Options Purchased — 114.1%** |  |
| 4301 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $295044299 | $5.28 | 04/17/26 | 292136350 |
|  | (Cost $231,362,027) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.2%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.2%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.2%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.2%** |  |
| 4301 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 295044299 | 526.43 | 04/17/26 | 410444 |
|  | (Cost $14,990,963) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 292546794 |
|  | (Cost $246,352,990) | (Cost $246,352,990) | (Cost $246,352,990) | (Cost $246,352,990) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (14.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (14.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (14.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (14.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (14.5)%** |  |
| (4301) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (295044299)<br>| 604.23 | 04/17/26 | (37180596)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $8,300,078) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.1)%** |  |
| (4301) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (295044299)<br>| 447.47 | 04/17/26 | (159094)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $5,995,053) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (37339690)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $14,295,131) | (Premiums received $14,295,131) | (Premiums received $14,295,131) | (Premiums received $14,295,131) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (162909)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $255993055 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $948860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $948860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 292546794 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 292546794 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $293495654 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $948860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $292546794 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(37339690)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(37339690)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May (GMAY)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4%** |
| 1296867 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1296867 |
|  | (Cost $1,296,867) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.4%** | 1296867 |
|  | (Cost $1,296,867) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 105.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 104.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.8%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.8%** |  |
| 4601 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $315623999 | $5.96 | 05/15/26 | 312229841 |
|  | (Cost $268,993,221) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.7%** |  |
| 4601 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 315623999 | 594.22 | 05/15/26 | 1998353 |
|  | (Cost $15,331,090) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 314228194 |
|  | (Cost $284,324,311) | (Cost $284,324,311) | (Cost $284,324,311) | (Cost $284,324,311) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (5.8)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (5.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.6)%** |  |
| (4601) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (315623999)<br>| 667.43 | 05/15/26 | (16686033)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,339,532) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** |  |
| (4601) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (315623999)<br>| 505.09 | 05/15/26 | (705195)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $5,814,794) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (17391228)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $12,154,326) | (Premiums received $12,154,326) | (Premiums received $12,154,326) | (Premiums received $12,154,326) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (220979)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $297912854 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1296867 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1296867 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 314228194 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 314228194 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $315525061 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1296867 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $314228194 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(17391228)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(17391228)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May (SMAY)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** |
| 373642 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $373642 |
|  | (Cost $373,642) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.5%** | 373642 |
|  | (Cost $373,642) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 109.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 109.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 109.2%** |  |
| 3583 | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | $93663203 | $2.10 | 05/15/26 | 92810592 |
|  | (Cost $74,207,539) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 0.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.5%** | **Put Options Purchased — 0.5%** |  |
| 3583 | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 93663203 | 209.85 | 05/15/26 | 465396 |
|  | (Cost $5,312,106) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 93275988 |
|  | (Cost $79,519,645) | (Cost $79,519,645) | (Cost $79,519,645) | (Cost $79,519,645) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.1)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.1)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (9.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (9.9)%** |  |
| (3583) | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | (93663203)<br>| 244.48 | 05/15/26 | (8399734)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,652,964) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.2)%** |  |
| (3583) | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | (93663203)<br>| 178.37 | 05/15/26 | (170623)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,066,248) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (8570357)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,719,212) | (Premiums received $4,719,212) | (Premiums received $4,719,212) | (Premiums received $4,719,212) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (57730)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $85021543 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $373642 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $373642 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 93275988 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 93275988 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $93649630 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $373642 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $93275988 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(8570357)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(8570357)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 2.3%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 2.3%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 2.3%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 2.3%** |
| $255200 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 03/19/26 | $254763 |
| 255200 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 04/16/26 | 254046 |
| 255200 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 05/14/26 | 253345 |
| 255200 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 06/11/26 | 252654 |
|  | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | 1014808 |
|  | (Cost $1,014,494) | (Cost $1,014,494) |  |

---

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** |
| 320140 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (b) | 320140 |
|  | (Cost $320,140) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 3.0%** | 1334948 |
|  | (Cost $1,334,634) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.7%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 114.7%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 113.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 113.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 113.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 113.6%** |  |
| 744 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $51037656 | $0.06 | 06/18/26 | 50795580 |
|  | (Cost $48,595,722) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** |  |
| 744 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 51037656 | 594.27 | 06/18/26 | 499135 |
|  | (Cost $1,228,897) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 51294715 |
|  | (Cost $49,824,619) | (Cost $49,824,619) | (Cost $49,824,619) | (Cost $49,824,619) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (17.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (17.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (17.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (17.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (17.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (17.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (17.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (17.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (17.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (17.1)%** |  |
| (744) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (51037656)<br>| 594.27 | 06/18/26 | (7635307)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,834,643) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.5)%** |  |
| (744) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (51037656)<br>| 534.84 | 06/18/26 | (253072)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $686,505) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (7888379)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $7,521,148) | (Premiums received $7,521,148) | (Premiums received $7,521,148) | (Premiums received $7,521,148) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (27413)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $44713871 |

---

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

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

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

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1014808 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1014808 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 320140 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 320140 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1334948 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 320140 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1014808 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51294715 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 51294715 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $52629663 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $320140 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $52309523 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7888379)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(7888379)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (GJUN)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.5%** |
| 1727459 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1727459 |
|  | (Cost $1,727,459) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.5%** | 1727459 |
|  | (Cost $1,727,459) |  |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 105.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 105.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 105.2%** | **Call Options Purchased — 105.2%** |  |
| 5135 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $352255865 | $5.96 | 06/18/26 | 347609512 |
|  | (Cost $302,422,790) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.1%** |  |
| 5135 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 352255865 | 594.30 | 06/18/26 | 3446252 |
|  | (Cost $17,089,628) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 351055764 |
|  | (Cost $319,512,418) | (Cost $319,512,418) | (Cost $319,512,418) | (Cost $319,512,418) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (6.7)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (6.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.3)%** |  |
| (5135) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (352255865)<br>| 667.81 | 06/18/26 | (20949722)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $7,360,379) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.4)%** |  |
| (5135) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (352255865)<br>| 505.16 | 06/18/26 | (1304084)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $7,045,567) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (22253806)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $14,405,946) | (Premiums received $14,405,946) | (Premiums received $14,405,946) | (Premiums received $14,405,946) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (206130)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $330323287 |

---

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1727459 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1727459 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 351055764 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 351055764 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $352783223 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1727459 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $351055764 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(22253806)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(22253806)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (GJUL)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| 2449738 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $2449738 |
|  | (Cost $2,449,738) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.6%** | 2449738 |
|  | (Cost $2,449,738) |  |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.4%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 101.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 101.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 101.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 101.5%** |  |
| 5954 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $408438446 | $6.30 | 07/17/26 | 402722606 |
|  | (Cost $368,034,070) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** | **Put Options Purchased — 1.9%** |  |
| 5954 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 408438446 | 627.60 | 07/17/26 | 7513948 |
|  | (Cost $20,296,495) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 410236554 |
|  | (Cost $388,330,565) | (Cost $388,330,565) | (Cost $388,330,565) | (Cost $388,330,565) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.9)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.9)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (3.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.3)%** | **Call Options Written — (3.3)%** |  |
| (5954) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (408438446)<br>| 703.16 | 07/17/26 | (12991628)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $8,067,308) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.6)%** |  |
| (5954) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (408438446)<br>| 533.46 | 07/17/26 | (2643576)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $8,082,382) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (15635204)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $16,149,690) | (Premiums received $16,149,690) | (Premiums received $16,149,690) | (Premiums received $16,149,690) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (310535)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $396740553 |

---

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

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

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2449738 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2449738 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 410236554 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 410236554 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $412686292 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2449738 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $410236554 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(15635204)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(15635204)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** |
| 2038532 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $2038532 |
|  | (Cost $2,038,532) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.7%** | 2038532 |
|  | (Cost $2,038,532) |  |

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.1%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 100.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 100.5%** |  |
| 4481 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $307392119 | $6.45 | 08/21/26 | 303211749 |
|  | (Cost $282,947,459) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.6%** |  |
| 4481 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 307392119 | 643.46 | 08/21/26 | 7979362 |
|  | (Cost $15,227,461) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 311191111 |
|  | (Cost $298,174,920) | (Cost $298,174,920) | (Cost $298,174,920) | (Cost $298,174,920) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.7)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.7)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.7)%** |  |
| (4481) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (307392119)<br>| 719.97 | 08/21/26 | (8318349)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $5,875,094) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.0)%** |  |
| (4481) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (307392119)<br>| 546.94 | 08/21/26 | (2946392)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,283,847) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (11264741)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $12,158,941) | (Premiums received $12,158,941) | (Premiums received $12,158,941) | (Premiums received $12,158,941) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (191115)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $301773787 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2038532 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2038532 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 311191111 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 311191111 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $313229643 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2038532 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $311191111 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(11264741)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(11264741)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.7%** |
| 659948 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $659948 |
|  | (Cost $659,948) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.7%** | 659948 |
|  | (Cost $659,948) |  |

---

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

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.8%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 104.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 104.5%** |  |
| 3939 | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | $102969399 | $2.27 | 08/21/26 | 101824568 |
|  | (Cost $88,187,428) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 2.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 2.3%** |  |
| 3939 | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 102969399 | 227.13 | 08/21/26 | 2246963 |
|  | (Cost $6,392,022) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 104071531 |
|  | (Cost $94,579,450) | (Cost $94,579,450) | (Cost $94,579,450) | (Cost $94,579,450) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (6.5)%** |  |
| (3939) | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | (102969399)<br>| 265.47 | 08/21/26 | (6389097)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,778,024) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (0.9)%** |  |
| (3939) | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | (102969399)<br>| 193.06 | 08/21/26 | (867329)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,482,655) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (7256426)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $5,260,679) | (Premiums received $5,260,679) | (Premiums received $5,260,679) | (Premiums received $5,260,679) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (64708)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $97410345 |

---

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

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

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $659948 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $659948 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104071531 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 104071531 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $104731479 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $659948 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $104071531 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

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

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(7256426)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(7256426)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September (XISE)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 3.4%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 3.4%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 3.4%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 3.4%** |
| $266400 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 03/19/26 | $265944 |
| 266400 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 04/16/26 | 265195 |
| 266400 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 05/14/26 | 264463 |
| 266400 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 06/11/26 | 263742 |
| 266400 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 07/09/26 | 263004 |
| 266400 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 08/06/26 | 262321 |
| 266400 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 09/03/26 | 261616 |
|  | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | 1846285 |
|  | (Cost $1,846,129) | (Cost $1,846,129) |  |

---

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

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.1%** |
| 624240 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (b) | 624240 |
|  | (Cost $624,240) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 4.5%** | 2470525 |
|  | (Cost $2,470,369) |  |

---

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

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.0%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 102.3%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.3%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.3%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.3%** |  |
| 819 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $56182581 | $0.07 | 09/18/26 | 55797610 |
|  | (Cost $53,853,776) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.7%** |  |
| 819 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 56182581 | 663.69 | 09/18/26 | 2034183 |
|  | (Cost $2,821,406) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 57831793 |
|  | (Cost $56,675,182) | (Cost $56,675,182) | (Cost $56,675,182) | (Cost $56,675,182) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (10.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (8.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.5)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.5)%** |  |
| (819) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (56182581)<br>| 663.69 | 09/18/26 | (4657743)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,402,048) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.9)%** |  |
| (819) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (56182581)<br>| 597.32 | 09/18/26 | (1054020)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $1,610,779) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (5711763)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $6,012,827) | (Premiums received $6,012,827) | (Premiums received $6,012,827) | (Premiums received $6,012,827) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (35327)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $54555228 |

---

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Zero
 coupon security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September (XISE)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1846285 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1846285 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 624240 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 624240 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2470525 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 624240 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1846285 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 57831793 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 57831793 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $60302318 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $624240 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $59678078 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(5711763)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(5711763)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (GSEP)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| 3615669 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $3615669 |
|  | (Cost $3,615,669) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 3615669 |
|  | (Cost $3,615,669) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.6%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 99.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.0%** |  |
| 6938 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $475939862 | $6.66 | 09/18/26 | 468205518 |
|  | (Cost $455,640,736) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 3.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.6%** | **Put Options Purchased — 3.6%** |  |
| 6938 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 475939862 | 663.72 | 09/18/26 | 17237392 |
|  | (Cost $24,091,950) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 485442910 |
|  | (Cost $479,732,686) | (Cost $479,732,686) | (Cost $479,732,686) | (Cost $479,732,686) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.3)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** | **Call Options Written — (1.9)%** |  |
| (6938) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (475939862)<br>| 739.91 | 09/18/26 | (9123540)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $11,010,464) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.4)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.4)%** |  |
| (6938) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (475939862)<br>| 564.17 | 09/18/26 | (6460249)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $9,981,712) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (15583789)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $20,992,176) | (Premiums received $20,992,176) | (Premiums received $20,992,176) | (Premiums received $20,992,176) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (299598)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $473175192 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3615669 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3615669 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 485442910 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 485442910 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $489058579 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3615669 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $485442910 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(15583789)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(15583789)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (GOCT)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8%** |
| 2711714 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $2711714 |
|  | (Cost $2,711,714) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.8%** | 2711714 |
|  | (Cost $2,711,714) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.9%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 102.9%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.9%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.9%** |  |
| 4789 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $328520611 | $6.66 | 10/16/26 | 323217273 |
|  | (Cost $314,151,812) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** |  |
| 4789 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 328520611 | 664.41 | 10/16/26 | 12875801 |
|  | (Cost $17,708,578) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 336093074 |
|  | (Cost $331,860,390) | (Cost $331,860,390) | (Cost $331,860,390) | (Cost $331,860,390) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.6)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.1)%** |  |
| (4789) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (328520611)<br>| 745.07 | 10/16/26 | (6812879)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $8,437,786) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.5)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.5)%** |  |
| (4789) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (328520611)<br>| 564.75 | 10/16/26 | (5036831)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $7,770,073) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (11849710)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $16,207,859) | (Premiums received $16,207,859) | (Premiums received $16,207,859) | (Premiums received $16,207,859) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (205101)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $326749977 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2711714 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2711714 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 336093074 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 336093074 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $338804788 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2711714 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $336093074 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(11849710)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(11849710)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** |
| 2813169 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $2813169 |
|  | (Cost $2,813,169) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.9%** | 2813169 |
|  | (Cost $2,813,169) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.5%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 99.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.4%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.4%** |  |
| 4524 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $310341876 | $6.61 | 11/20/26 | 305443650 |
|  | (Cost $294,440,073) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.1%** |  |
| 4524 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 310341876 | 659.05 | 11/20/26 | 12574594 |
|  | (Cost $17,925,911) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 318018244 |
|  | (Cost $312,365,984) | (Cost $312,365,984) | (Cost $312,365,984) | (Cost $312,365,984) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.3)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.6)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.6)%** |  |
| (4524) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (310341876)<br>| 746.37 | 11/20/26 | (7936136)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $8,223,939) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** |  |
| (4524) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (310341876)<br>| 560.20 | 11/20/26 | (5213096)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $8,089,845) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (13149232)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $16,313,784) | (Premiums received $16,313,784) | (Premiums received $16,313,784) | (Premiums received $16,313,784) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (196072)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $307486109 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2813169 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2813169 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 318018244 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 318018244 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $320831413 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2813169 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $318018244 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(13149232)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(13149232)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (SNOV)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** |
| 1029254 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $1029254 |
|  | (Cost $1,029,254) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 0.9%** | 1029254 |
|  | (Cost $1,029,254) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.6%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 106.6%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 102.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.6%** | **Call Options Purchased — 102.6%** |  |
| 4570 | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | $119464370 | $2.36 | 11/20/26 | 117772145 |
|  | (Cost $106,438,230) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** | **Put Options Purchased — 4.0%** |  |
| 4570 | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 119464370 | 235.60 | 11/20/26 | 4567852 |
|  | (Cost $8,352,619) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 122339997 |
|  | (Cost $114,790,849) | (Cost $114,790,849) | (Cost $114,790,849) | (Cost $114,790,849) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (7.4)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (5.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.7)%** | **Call Options Written — (5.7)%** |  |
| (4570) | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | (119464370)<br>| 279.00 | 11/20/26 | (6594556)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $4,072,974) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** | **Put Options Written — (1.7)%** |  |
| (4570) | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | (119464370)<br>| 200.26 | 11/20/26 | (1938731)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $3,636,257) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (8533287)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $7,709,231) | (Premiums received $7,709,231) | (Premiums received $7,709,231) | (Premiums received $7,709,231) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (73226)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $114762738 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1029254 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1029254 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 122339997 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 122339997 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $123369251 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1029254 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $122339997 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(8533287)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(8533287)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 5.1%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 5.1%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 5.1%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 5.1%** |
| $124800 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 03/31/26 | $124436 |
| 124800 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 04/30/26 | 124058 |
| 124800 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 05/28/26 | 123721 |
| 124800 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 06/18/26 | 123466 |
| 124800 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 07/09/26 | 123209 |
| 124800 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 08/06/26 | 122889 |
| 124800 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 10/01/26 | 122257 |
| 124800 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 10/29/26 | 121944 |
| 249600 | U.S. Treasury Bill <br> (a) | 11/27/26 | 243258 |
|  | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | 1229238 |
|  | (Cost $1,229,313) | (Cost $1,229,313) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.4%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.4%** |
| 341014 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (b) | 341014 |
|  | (Cost $341,014) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 6.5%** | 1570252 |
|  | (Cost $1,570,327) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.8%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 104.8%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 99.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.5%** | **Call Options Purchased — 99.5%** |  |
| 353 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $24215447 | $0.07 | 12/18/26 | 23990191 |
|  | (Cost $23,819,742) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** |  |
| 353 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 24215447 | 680.58 | 12/18/26 | 1277140 |
|  | (Cost $1,393,557) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 25267331 |
|  | (Cost $25,213,299) | (Cost $25,213,299) | (Cost $25,213,299) | (Cost $25,213,299) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (11.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (8.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.2)%** | **Call Options Written — (8.2)%** |  |
| (353) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (24215447)<br>| 680.58 | 12/18/26 | (1981513)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,045,826) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (3.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.0)%** | **Put Options Written — (3.0)%** |  |
| (353) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (24215447)<br>| 612.52 | 12/18/26 | (717956)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $808,970) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (2699469)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $2,854,796) | (Premiums received $2,854,796) | (Premiums received $2,854,796) | (Premiums received $2,854,796) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (14479)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $24123635 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Zero
 coupon security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

------

**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| U.S. Treasury Bills | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1229238 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1229238 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 341014 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 341014 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1570252 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 341014 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1229238 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25267331 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25267331 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26837583 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $341014 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26496569 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2699469)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(2699469)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

---

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (GDEC)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| 4927152 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (a) | $4927152 |
|  | (Cost $4,927,152) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 1.0%** | 4927152 |
|  | (Cost $4,927,152) |  |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Description** | **Notional** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Exercise** <br>**Price**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Value** |
| **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.3%** | **PURCHASED OPTIONS — 103.3%** |
|  | **Call Options Purchased — 98.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.0%** | **Call Options Purchased — 98.0%** |  |
| 7268 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | $498577532 | $6.83 | 12/18/26 | 489194471 |
|  | (Cost $486,524,754) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** | **Put Options Purchased — 5.3%** |  |
| 7268 | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | 498577532 | 680.61 | 12/18/26 | 26301947 |
|  | (Cost $27,629,081) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | **Total Purchased Options** | 515496418 |
|  | (Cost $514,153,835) | (Cost $514,153,835) | (Cost $514,153,835) | (Cost $514,153,835) |  |
| **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** | **WRITTEN OPTIONS — (4.2)%** |
|  | **Call Options Written — (2.0)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.0)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.0)%** | **Call Options Written — (2.0)%** |  |
| (7268) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (498577532)<br>| 762.83 | 12/18/26 | (10214011)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $11,564,757) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Put Options Written — (2.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.2)%** | **Put Options Written — (2.2)%** |  |
| (7268) | State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust | (498577532)<br>| 578.52 | 12/18/26 | (11030498)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $11,928,279) |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | **Total Written Options** | (21244509)<br>|
|  | (Premiums received $23,493,036) | (Premiums received $23,493,036) | (Premiums received $23,493,036) | (Premiums received $23,493,036) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%** | (309646)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $498869415 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4927152 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4927152 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Purchased Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; 515496418 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 515496418 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $520423570 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4927152 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $515496418 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Written Options | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(21244509)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(21244509)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| 1635789 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - January (b) | $70240780 |
| 1666708 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - February (b) | 70268409 |
| 1704142 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - March (b) | 70432189 |
| 1751500 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - April (b) | 70550420 |
| 1691467 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - May (b) | 70398856 |
| 1765543 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - June (b) | 70409855 |
| 1691473 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - July (b) | 70351068 |
| 1778465 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - August (b) | 70338291 |
| 1801983 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - September (b) | 70277337 |
| 1776663 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - October (b) | 70284789 |
| 1762461 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - November (b) | 70269320 |
| 1850563 | FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate <br> Buffer ETF - December (b) | 70284383 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 844105697 |
|  | (Cost $774,382,232) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 225232 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 3.55% (c) | 225232 |
|  | (Cost $225,232) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 844330929 |
|  | (Cost $774,607,464) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (62668)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $844268261 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Represents
 investments in affiliated funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Non-income
 producing security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded <br> Funds\*<br>| $844105697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $844105697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 225232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 225232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $844330929 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $844330929 | &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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**FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFS)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%** |
|  | **Capital Markets (a) — 100.0%** |  |
| 1319814 | FT Vest U.S. Small Cap <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> February (b) | $32216660 |
| 1220816 | FT Vest U.S. Small Cap <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> May (b) | 32334655 |
| 1231024 | FT Vest U.S. Small Cap <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> August (b) | 32279049 |
| 1270128 | FT Vest U.S. Small Cap <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> November (b) | 32286654 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 129117018 |
|  | (Cost $119,401,447) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.0%** |
| 48532 | Dreyfus Government Cash <br> Management Fund, <br> Institutional Shares - <br> 3.55% (c) | 48532 |
|  | (Cost $48,532) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 129165550 |
|  | (Cost $119,449,979) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (9547)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $129156003 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Represents
 investments in affiliated funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Non-income
 producing security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Exchange-Traded <br> Funds\*<br>| $129117018 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $129117018 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 48532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $129165550 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $129165550 | &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 Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - January** <br>**(GJAN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(GFEB)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(SFEB)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer &** <br> **Premium** <br> **Income ETF -** <br> **March** <br>**(XIMR)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $4791607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3756244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1146491 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $400809 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 4791607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3756244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1146491 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 400809 |
| Options contracts purchased, at value | 469002006 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 345007131 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 102023851 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37376430 |
| Cash | 31 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Due from broker | 302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 257 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 266 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 205 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |  |
| Investment securities sold | 4573831 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1856188 |
| Dividends | 13104 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4475 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1369 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 406 |
| Capital shares sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 478380881 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 348768107 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 103171977 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39634038 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts written, at value | 20239494 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16891882 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6393964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6664476 |
| Payables: |  |  |  |  |
| Capital shares redeemed | 4296441 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1553074 |
| Investment advisory fees | 291505 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 210517 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62453 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21237 |
| Investment securities purchased | 268669 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 329645 |
| Total Liabilities | 25096109 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17102399 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6456417 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8568432 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $453284772 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $331665708 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $96715560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31065606 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $441952564 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $325548933 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $90434515 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30727424 |
| Par value | 105500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78750 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 39500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 11226708 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6038025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6241545 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 328182 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $453284772 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $331665708 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $96715560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31065606 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $42.97 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $42.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24.48 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31.07 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of <br> shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 10550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $4791607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3756244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1146491 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $400762 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $4791607 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3756244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1146491 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $400762 |
| Premiums paid on options contracts purchased | $471204008 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $346435443 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $102644473 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31977583 |
| Premiums received on options contracts written | $22034893 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17637952 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6997557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3658704 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - March** <br>**(GMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - April** <br>**(GAPR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - May** <br>**(GMAY)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - May** <br>**(SMAY)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **& Premium** <br> **Income ETF -** <br> **June** <br>**(XIJN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - June** <br>**(GJUN)** <br>|
| $1168841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $948860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1296867 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $373642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1334948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1727459 |
| 1168841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 948860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1296867 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 373642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1334948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1727459 |
| 378096117 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 292546794 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 314228194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 93275988 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51294715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 351055764 |
| 679 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 639 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 421 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 415 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6487 |
| 30079977 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3278190 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 3326 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2667 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3677 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1055 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 391 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5405 |
| 409348940 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 293498960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 318807349 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 93650890 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52630469 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 352795115 |
| 30545965 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37339690 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17391228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8570357 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7888379 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22253806 |
| 26876767 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3124887 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 246238 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 166215 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 196946 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 58990 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 218022 |
| 3307013 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 181434 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 60975983 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37505905 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20894495 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8629347 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7916598 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22471828 |
| $348372957 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $255993055 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $297912854 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $85021543 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44713871 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $330323287 |
| $329660263 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $252784304 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $286702566 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $79762435 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44716753 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $336206540 |
| 84250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 63500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 71500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82750 |
| 18628444 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3145251 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11138788 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5227108 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (17382)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5966003)<br>|
| $348372957 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $255993055 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $297912854 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $85021543 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44713871 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $330323287 |
| $41.35 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40.31 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26.57 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $39.92 |
| 8425002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8275002 |
| $1168841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $948860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1296867 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $373642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1334634 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1727459 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $1168841 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $948860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1296867 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $373642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1334634 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1727459 |
| $329429950 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $246352990 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $284324311 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $79519645 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $49824619 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $319512418 |
| $13406687 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14295131 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12154326 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4719212 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7521148 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14405946 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - July** <br>**(GJUL)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - August** <br>**(GAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - August** <br>**(SAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer &** <br> **Premium** <br> **Income ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(XISE)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $2449738 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2038532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $659948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2470525 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investments, at value | 2449738 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2038532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 659948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2470525 |
| Options contracts purchased, at value | 410236554 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 311191111 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104071531 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 57831793 |
| Cash |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Due from broker | 625 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 251 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 348 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 205 |
| Receivables: |  |  |  |  |
| Investment securities sold | 4414911 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Dividends | 6801 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5773 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1817 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1224 |
| Capital shares sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 417108629 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 313235667 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104733644 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 60303747 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts written, at value | 15635204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11264741 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7256426 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5711763 |
| Payables: |  |  |  |  |
| Capital shares redeemed | 4165159 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investment advisory fees | 261842 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 197139 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 66873 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36756 |
| Investment securities purchased | 305871 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 20368076 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11461880 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7323299 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5748519 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $396740553 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $301773787 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $97410345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $54555228 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $395850791 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $316231261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $94128727 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $54674211 |
| Par value | 95250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 76250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 794512 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (14533724)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3244618 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (136983)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $396740553 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $301773787 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $97410345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $54555228 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $41.65 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $39.58 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26.33 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30.31 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of <br> shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share)<br>| 9525002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7625002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1800002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $2449738 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2038532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $659948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2470369 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Total investments, at cost | $2449738 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2038532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $659948 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2470369 |
| Premiums paid on options contracts purchased | $388330565 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $298174920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $94579450 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $56675182 |
| Premiums received on options contracts written | $16149690 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12158941 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5260679 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6012827 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - September** <br>**(GSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - October** <br>**(GOCT)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - November** <br>**(GNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - November** <br>**(SNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **& Premium** <br> **Income ETF -** <br> **December** <br>**(XIDE)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - December** <br>**(GDEC)** <br>|
| $3615669 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2711714 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2813169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1029254 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1570252 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4927152 |
| 3615669 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2711714 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2813169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1029254 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1570252 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4927152 |
| 485442910 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 336093074 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 318018244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 122339997 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25267331 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 515496418 |
| 610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 622 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 126 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1574 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 542 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 678 |
| 9966 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7601 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7882 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2818 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 656 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13534 |
| 489069155 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 338813011 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 320839421 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 123373643 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26838781 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 520437782 |
| 15583789 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11849710 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13149232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8533287 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2699469 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21244509 |
| 310174 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 213324 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 204080 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 77618 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15677 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 323858 |
| 15893963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12063034 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13353312 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8610905 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2715146 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21568367 |
| $473175192 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $326749977 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $307486109 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $114762738 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24123635 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $498869415 |
| $455149742 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $311318149 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $299857832 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $108175275 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23947074 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $480945987 |
| 121250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 77000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 131250 |
| 17904200 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15349328 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7551277 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6542463 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 168561 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17792178 |
| $473175192 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $326749977 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $307486109 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $114762738 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24123635 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $498869415 |
| $39.02 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $39.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $39.93 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25.50 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $38.01 |
| 12125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13125002 |
| $3615669 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2711714 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2813169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1029254 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1570327 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4927152 |
| $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| $3615669 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2711714 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2813169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1029254 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1570327 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4927152 |
| $479732686 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $331860390 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $312365984 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $114790849 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25213299 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $514153835 |
| $20992176 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16207859 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16313784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7709231 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2854796 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23493036 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFZ)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered Small** <br> **Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF** <br>**(BUFS)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $225232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48532 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated | 844105697 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129117018 |
| Total investments, at value | 844330929 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129165550 |
| Options contracts purchased, at value |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Cash |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Due from broker |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Receivables: |  |  |
| Investment securities sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Dividends | 400 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 101 |
| Capital shares sold | 2667507 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Assets | 846998836 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129165651 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |
| Options contracts written, at value |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Payables: |  |  |
| Capital shares redeemed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investment advisory fees | 63629 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9648 |
| Investment securities purchased | 2666946 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Liabilities | 2730575 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9648 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $844268261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $129156003 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $773419789 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $119124364 |
| Par value | 316500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 55000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 70531972 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9976639 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $844268261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $129156003 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $26.68 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23.48 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.01 per <br> share)<br>| 31650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5500002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $225232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $48532 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $774382232 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $119401447 |
| Total investments, at cost | $774607464 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $119449979 |
| Premiums paid on options contracts purchased | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Premiums received on options contracts written | $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - January** <br>**(GJAN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(GFEB)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - February** <br>**(SFEB)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer &** <br> **Premium** <br> **Income ETF -** <br> **March** <br>**(XIMR)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $42899 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30409 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7876 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $4249 |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17366 |
| Total investment income | 42899 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30409 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7876 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21615 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 1590362<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1333425<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 364874<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 160871<br>|
| Other expenses | 28381 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26459 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6007 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2976 |
| Total expenses | 1618743 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1359884 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 370881 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 163847 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (1575844)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1329475)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (363005)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (142232)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS):**<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 81 |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | (4572356)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6028783 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2911130)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1189854 |
| Written options contracts | (4911548)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2105512)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1589754)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (969242)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 43168698 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30740364 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14322929 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Written options contracts | 4806757 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1714729 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1464689 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 38491551 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36378364 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11286734 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 220693 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) <br> on:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (249)<br>|
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | (19047098)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18833486)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3821469)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1296891 |
| Written options contracts | (1571678)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 443234 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (23821)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (384616)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (20618776)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18390252)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3845290)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 912026 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS)**<br>| 17872775 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17988112 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7441444 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1132719 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET** <br> **ASSETS RESULTING FROM** <br> **OPERATIONS**<br>| $16296931 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $16658637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7078439 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $990487 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - March** <br>**(GMAR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - April** <br>**(GAPR)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - May** <br>**(GMAY)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - May** <br>**(SMAY)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **& Premium** <br> **Income ETF -** <br> **June** <br>**(XIJN)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - June** <br>**(GJUN)** <br>|
| $37433 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $27279 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $37687 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12953 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2776 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $41607 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21195 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 37433 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27279 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37687 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12953 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23971 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 41607 |
| 1648750<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1065611<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1282248<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 425219<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 122005<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1410296<br>|
| 32727 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16677 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22528 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7272 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 520 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20966 |
| 1681477 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1082288 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1304776 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 432491 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 122525 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1431262 |
| (1644044)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1055009)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1267089)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (419538)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (98554)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1389655)<br>|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 392 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 1750136 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (17899)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 201373 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1240568 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8772 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 196770 |
| (683157)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 16436 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (52141)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (409238)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7308)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (127389)<br>|
| 11444610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3064881 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2382879 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2205349 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2630324 |
| (3573227)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 200094 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (250344)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (467670)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (15190)<br>|
| 8938362 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3263512 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2281767 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2569009 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1856 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2684515 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (288)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 9435595 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13242462 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12730845 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5895850 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 916709 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13938430 |
| (1270404)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6674061)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1294240)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2319318)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (49027)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2430004)<br>|
| 8165191 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6568401 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11436605 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3576532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 867394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11508426 |
| 17103553 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9831913 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13718372 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6145541 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 869250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14192941 |
| $15459509 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8776904 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12451283 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5726003 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $770696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12803286 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations (Continued)**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - July** <br>**(GJUL)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - August** <br>**(GAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - August** <br>**(SAUG)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Buffer &** <br> **Premium** <br> **Income ETF -** <br> **September** <br>**(XISE)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $77272 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $52011 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17189 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10206 |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46457 |
| Total investment income | 77272 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52011 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17189 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 56663 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 2043124<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1301199<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 450909<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 249084<br>|
| Other expenses | 22943 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18387 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7371 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4505 |
| Total expenses | 2066067 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1319586 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 458280 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 253589 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (1988795)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1267575)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (441091)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (196926)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS):**<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 54 |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | 1003846 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 177904 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 110808 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7558011 |
| Written options contracts | (149541)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (41243)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17815)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4115671)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Purchased options <br> contracts<br>| 13364713 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1605679 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1409636 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 389233 |
| In-kind redemptions - Written options contracts | (2847522)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (125529)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (47300)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 62952 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 11371496 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1616811 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1455329 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3894579 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) <br> on:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 132 |
| Investments - Affiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Purchased options contracts | 12236585 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12129334 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6731623 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4602021)<br>|
| Written options contracts | 358358 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 937227 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1337292)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2460625 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 12594943 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13066561 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5394331 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2141264)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN** <br> **(LOSS)**<br>| 23966439 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14683372 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6849660 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1753315 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET** <br> **ASSETS RESULTING FROM** <br> **OPERATIONS**<br>| $21977644 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13415797 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6408569 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1556389 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - September** <br>**(GSEP)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - October** <br>**(GOCT)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - November** <br>**(GNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - November** <br>**(SNOV)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity Buffer** <br> **& Premium** <br> **Income ETF -** <br> **December** <br>**(XIDE)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **U.S. Equity** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - December** <br>**(GDEC)** <br>|
| $78728 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $42475 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $38294 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15364 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $45431 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12906 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 78728 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 42475 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38294 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15364 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16161 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45431 |
| 1884388<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1243168<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1183034<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 529322<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 98290<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1477877<br>|
| 16465 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16661 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8071 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1758 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33040 |
| 1900853 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1259829 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1203034 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 537393 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 100048 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1510917 |
| (1822125)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1217354)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1164740)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (522029)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (83887)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1465486)<br>|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (10)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| (2667849)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4364473)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3079500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6485578)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2132347 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2578799)<br>|
| (7131208)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (788984)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3239952 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32387 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1010220)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2442473)<br>|
| 28843931 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23961550 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17101962 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3791508 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 344633 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32036924 |
| 3809775 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3039505 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4025688 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4416091 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 98983 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2455445 |
| 22854649 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21847598 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27447102 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1754408 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1565733 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29471097 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (218)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| (10282199)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7575291)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8316495)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8492995 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1205828)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12150389)<br>|
| 4646595 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 751874 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 197876 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4052205)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 283255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (842567)<br>|
| (5635604)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6823417)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8118619)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4440790 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (922791)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12992956)<br>|
| 17219045 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15024181 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19328483 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6195198 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 642942 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16478141 |
| $15396920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13806827 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $18163743 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5673169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $559055 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15012655 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations (Continued)**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered** <br> **Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF** <br>**(BUFZ)** <br>| **FT Vest** <br> **Laddered Small** <br> **Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF** <br>**(BUFS)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | $2212 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $482 |
| Interest |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total investment income | 2212 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 482 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 359803<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 54280<br>|
| Other expenses | 36244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6683 |
| Total expenses | 396047 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 60963 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (393835)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (60481)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investments - Affiliated | 2118 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (234)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions - Affiliated | 1511268 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 386977 |
| Purchased options contracts |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Written options contracts |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Purchased options contracts |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| In-kind redemptions - Written options contracts |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1513386 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 386743 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: |  |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Investments - Affiliated | 29452255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6358542 |
| Purchased options contracts |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Written options contracts |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 29452255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6358542 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | 30965641 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6745285 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS** | $30571806 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6684804 |

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**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - January (GJAN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - January (GJAN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - February (GFEB)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - February (GFEB)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(1575844)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2624111)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1329475)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2593952)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 38491551 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27063020 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36378364 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44425236 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (20618776)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3107682 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (18390252)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9662017)<br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 16296931 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27546591 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16658637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32169267 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Return of capital |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total distributions to shareholders |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 398722255<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 370927748<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 221267422<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 350496377<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (329049337) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (284790492) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (260101421) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (422801797) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 69672918 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 86137256 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (38833999)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (72305420)<br>|
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 85969849 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 113683847 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (22175362)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (40136153)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 367314923 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 253631076 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 353841070 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 393977223 |
| End of period | $453284772 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $367314923 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $331665708 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $353841070 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 8950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6750002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8850002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10875002 |
| Shares sold | 9275000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9550000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5250000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9275000 |
| Shares redeemed | (7675000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7350000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6225000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (11300000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 10550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7875002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8850002 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - February (SFEB)** | **FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - February (SFEB)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium** <br> **Income ETF - March (XIMR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium** <br> **Income ETF - March (XIMR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - March (GMAR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - March (GMAR)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(363005)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(618598)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(142232)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(202164)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1644044)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2972102)<br>|
| 11286734 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5420051 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 220693 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1565586 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8938362 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34354500 |
| (3845290)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 492791 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 912026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 824331 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8165191 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2418051 |
| 7078439 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5294244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 990487 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2187753 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15459509 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33800449 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1218822)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1851061)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (101033)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1218822)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1952094)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 86484293<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 102722047<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3119944<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23962276<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5059995<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 459529194<br>|
| (77702914) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (93745164) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12438027) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4652461) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (89546518) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (437357394) <br>|
| 8781379 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8976883 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9318083)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19309815 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (84486523)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22171800 |
| 15859818 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14271127 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9546418)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19545474 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (69027014)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 55972249 |
| 80855742 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 66584615 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40612024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21066550 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 417399971 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 361427722 |
| $96715560 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $80855742 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31065606 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $40612024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $348372957 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $417399971 |
| 3600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 675002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9950002 |
| 3550000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4750000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 775000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 125000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12300000 |
| (3200000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4300000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (400000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2200000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (11750000)<br>|
| 3950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3600002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8425002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10500002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - April (GAPR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - April (GAPR)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - May (GMAY)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - May (GMAY)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(1055009)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1857466)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1267089)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2102726)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 3263512 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16106692 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2281767 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31727184 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 6568401 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2145764 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11436605 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2570309 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 8776904 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16394990 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12451283 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32194767 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Return of capital |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total distributions to shareholders |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 12864929<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 254312461<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5140259<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 337491666<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (13856358) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (241241795) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (22659383) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (341896498) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| (991429)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13070666 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (17519124)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4404832)<br>|
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 7785475 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29465656 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5067841)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 27789935 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 248207580 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 218741924 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 302980695 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 275190760 |
| End of period | $255993055 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $248207580 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $297912854 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $302980695 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 6375002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7575002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7675002 |
| Shares sold | 325000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6900000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 125000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9025000 |
| Shares redeemed | (350000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6525000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (550000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9125000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 6350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6375002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7575002 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - May (SMAY)** | **FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - May (SMAY)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium** <br> **Income ETF - June (XIJN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium** <br> **Income ETF - June (XIJN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - June (GJUN)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - June (GJUN)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(419538)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(712613)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(98554)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(51713)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1389655)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2945481)<br>|
| 2569009 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1404958 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1856 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 402405 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2684515 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 38280320 |
| 3576532 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2961455 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 867394 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 165437 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11508426 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1959132)<br>|
| 5726003 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3653800 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 770696 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 516129 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12803286 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33375707 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (916352)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (438452)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (30182)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (916352)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (468634)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 2566922<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 134857409<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 30879797<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14641848<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8850230<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 337345651<br>|
| (23477233) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (115230251) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (770560) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4573186) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (30341443) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (574541121) <br>|
| (20910311)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19627158 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30109237 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10068662 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (21491213)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (237195470)<br>|
| (15184308)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23280958 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29963581 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10116157 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8687927)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (203819763)<br>|
| 100205851 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 76924893 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14750290 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4634133 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 339011214 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 542830977 |
| $85021543 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $100205851 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $44713871 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14750290 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $330323287 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $339011214 |
| 4000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 475002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8825002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15525002 |
| 100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5700000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 475000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 225000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9100000 |
| (900000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4850000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (25000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (775000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (15800000)<br>|
| 3200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1450002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 475002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8275002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8825002 |

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**Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - July (GJUL)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - July (GJUL)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - August (GAUG)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - August (GAUG)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(1988795)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2831457)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1267575)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1810058)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 11371496 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44650195 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1616811 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30449404 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 12594943 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2322053 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13066561 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (568622)<br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 21977644 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44140791 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13415797 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28070724 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Return of capital |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total distributions to shareholders |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 2038412<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 566344808<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 35320951<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 475046425<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (231887444) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (374588238) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (50257013) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (374850852) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| (229849032)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 191756570 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (14936062)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 100195573 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (207871388)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 235897361 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1520265)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 128266297 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 604611941 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 368714580 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 303294052 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 175027755 |
| End of period | $396740553 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $604611941 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $301773787 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $303294052 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 15150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10350002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5100002 |
| Shares sold | 50000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14625000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 925000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12950000 |
| Shares redeemed | (5675000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9825000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1300000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10050000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 9525002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7625002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8000002 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - August (SAUG)** | **FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - August (SAUG)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium** <br> **Income ETF - September (XISE)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium** <br> **Income ETF - September (XISE)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - September (GSEP)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - September (GSEP)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(441091)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(744043)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(196926)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(477691)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1822125)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1764843)<br>|
| 1455329 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8638262 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3894579 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4516444 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22854649 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16403807 |
| 5394331 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1136810 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2141264)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (114941)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5635604)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6154733 |
| 6408569 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9031029 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1556389 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3923812 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15396920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20793697 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1765344)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4175567)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (111334)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1765344)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4286901)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 11277595<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 153151347<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6819181<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6739816<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 540662736<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 260182511<br>|
| (19130430) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (121448923) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (9838458) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (27035695) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (285463359) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (206841595) <br>|
| (7852835)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 31702424 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3019277)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (20295879)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 255199377 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53340916 |
| (1444266)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 40733453 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3228232)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (20658968)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 270596297 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74134613 |
| 98854611 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 58121158 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 57783460 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78442428 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 202578895 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 128444282 |
| $97410345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $98854611 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $54555228 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $57783460 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $473175192 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $202578895 |
| 4000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2575002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5375002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3750002 |
| 450000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6550000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 225000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 225000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7550000 |
| (750000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5050000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (325000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (900000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7450000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5925000)<br>|
| 3700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5375002 |

---

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - October (GOCT)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - October (GOCT)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - November (GNOV)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - November (GNOV)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(1217354)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1587022)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1164740)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2011561)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 21847598 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8490616 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27447102 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20321560 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (6823417)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11897482 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (8118619)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2864755 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 13806827 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18801076 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18163743 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21174754 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Return of capital |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total distributions to shareholders |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 286639026<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 260862426<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 217676076<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 307070067<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (192924267) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (156208394) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (176601334) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (238470338) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 93714759 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 104654032 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 41074742 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 68599729 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 107521586 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 123455108 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 59238485 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 89774483 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 219228391 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 95773283 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 248247624 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 158473141 |
| End of period | $326749977 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $219228391 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $307486109 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $248247624 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 5825002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2775002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6625002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4625002 |
| Shares sold | 7425000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7500000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5625000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8800000 |
| Shares redeemed | (5000000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4450000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4550000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6800000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 8250002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5825002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7700002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6625002 |

---

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - November (SNOV)** | **FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF - November (SNOV)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium** <br> **Income ETF - December (XIDE)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium** <br> **Income ETF - December (XIDE)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - December (GDEC)** | **FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer** <br> **ETF - December (GDEC)** |
| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| $(522029)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(746867)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(83887)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(146853)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1465486)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2637359)<br>|
| 1754408 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4735289 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1565733 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1438767 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29471097 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20308805 |
| 4440790 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 907261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (922791)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 257988 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (12992956)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8030292 |
| 5673169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4895683 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 559055 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1549902 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15012655 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25701738 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (742929)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1271202)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (162062)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (742929)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1433264)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| 132922550<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 171785469<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5291756<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8153012<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 460757293<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 559778558<br>|
| (154801173) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (68446645) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3020796) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6762142) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (264049495) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (425297286) <br>|
| (21878623)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 103338824 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2270960 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1390870 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 196707798 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 134481272 |
| (16205454)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 108234507 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2087086 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1507508 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 211720453 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 160183010 |
| 130968192 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22733685 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22036549 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20529041 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 287148962 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 126965952 |
| $114762738 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $130968192 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24123635 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $22036549 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $498869415 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $287148962 |
| 5400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 725002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 675002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3850002 |
| 5550000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7350000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 175000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 275000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16550000 |
| (6450000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2950000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (100000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (225000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7025000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12450000)<br>|
| 4500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 725002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13125002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7950002 |

---

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **FT Vest Laddered Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF (BUFZ)** | **FT Vest Laddered Moderate** <br> **Buffer ETF (BUFZ)** | **FT Vest Laddered Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFS)** | **FT Vest Laddered Small Cap** <br> **Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFS)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(393835)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(383732)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(60481)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(62069)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1513386 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8202833 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 386743 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 899725 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 29452255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32578157 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6358542 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2893069 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 30571806 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40397258 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6684804 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3730725 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Return of capital |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total distributions to shareholders |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 201063040<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 440275231<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 33215435<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 99413050<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (10368364) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (86908757) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3414182) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (20954532) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 190694676 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 353366474 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29801253 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78458518 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 221266482 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 393763732 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36486057 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82189243 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 623001779 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 229238047 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 92669946 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10480703 |
| End of period | $844268261 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $623001779 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $129156003 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $92669946 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 24400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9850002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 500002 |
| Shares sold | 7650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18150000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1450000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4700000 |
| Shares redeemed | (400000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3600000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1000000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 31650002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4200002 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January (GJAN)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $41.04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.57 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.97 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.09 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.18) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.32) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.11<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.79<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.04<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.88<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $42.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41.04<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.97<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.70<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.24<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.95<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.57<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $453285<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $367315<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $253631<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $141767<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.83)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is January 20, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February (GFEB)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $39.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.23 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.32 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.06<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.43<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.14<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.75<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.30<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $42.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.98<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.23<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.62<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.35<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.35<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.58<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.84<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $331666<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $353841<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $393977<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $201581<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.85)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.83)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is February 17, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February (SFEB)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.46 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.76 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.50<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.47<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.38<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $24.48<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.14<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 8.99<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.24<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.98<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $96716<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $80856<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $66585<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.90)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is February 16, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March (XIMR)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $31.24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.77 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.12) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.27<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.21<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.13<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.98) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.42) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.69) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.51) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Return of capital | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Total distributions | (0.98) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.04) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.69) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $31.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.21<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 2.64<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.89<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.72<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $31066<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40612<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21067<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.75)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.66)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.56)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is March 18, 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) 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March (GMAR)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $39.75 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.32 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.23 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.64 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.12) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.71<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.60<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.09<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.59<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $41.35<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.75<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.23<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.03<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.44<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.69<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.74<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $348373<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $417400<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $361428<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $115234<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.85)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is March 17, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (GAPR)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $38.93 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.46 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.68 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.86<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.38<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.77<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $40.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.45<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.54<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.77<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.93<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.96<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $255993<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $248208<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $218742<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $165902<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is April 21, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May (GMAY)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $40.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.86 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.14 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.51<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.56<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.14<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.23<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.49<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $41.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $40.00<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.86<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.63<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.54<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.94<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $297913<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $302981<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $275191<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $117046<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is May 19, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May (SMAY)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.08 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.63<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.03<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.52<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.63<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.98<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $26.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.06<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 6.07<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.58<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.95<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.88<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $85022<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $100206<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $76925<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30530<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.92<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.89)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is May 19, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $31.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.49 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.60<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.86<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.57<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (1.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.66) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Return of capital | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Total distributions | (1.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.00) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $30.84<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $31.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.89<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 2.83<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.27<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.86<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $44714<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14750<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4634<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.85<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.69)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.67)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.55)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is June 21, 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) 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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June (GJUN)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $38.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.88 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.75<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.69<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.51<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.65<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $39.92<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $38.41<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.53<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.93<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.87<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.51<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.18<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $330323<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $339011<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $542831<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $331204<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.80)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is June 16, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July (GJUL)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $39.91 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.75 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.30) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.91<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.12<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.09<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $41.65<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $39.91<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $35.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.84<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.36<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.29<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $396741<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $604612<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $368715<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $185814<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.83)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is July 21, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August (GAUG)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $37.91 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.32 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $29.68 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.01) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.88<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.37<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.54<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.11<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.53<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $39.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.91<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.32<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.21<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.41<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.46<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.79<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $301774<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $303294<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $175028<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $61939<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.83)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.85)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is August 18, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August (SAUG)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2023 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $24.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.94 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.00) (c)<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.73<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.66<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.18<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.32<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.32<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $26.33<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.71<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.26<br>|
| **Total return** (d) | 6.56<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.28<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.76<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.60<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $97410<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $98855<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $58121<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $14184<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.88)% (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.88)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.90)% (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is August 18, 2023, 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) Amount
 represents less than $0.01.

&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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September (XISE)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.46 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.15 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.10) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.90<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.99<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.34<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.80<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.15<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.90) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.84) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.70) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Return of capital | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Total distributions | (0.90) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.83) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.84) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $30.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.41<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.46<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 2.67<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.06<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.31<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $54555<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $57783<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $78442<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.67)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.69)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.65)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is September 15, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September (GSEP)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $37.69 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.15 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.73<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.36<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.33<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.10<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $39.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.69<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.25<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.53<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.60<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $473175<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $202579<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $128444<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.82)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.83)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is September 15, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October (GOCT)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $37.64 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.33 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.24) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.42<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.13<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.18<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $39.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.64<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.51<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.23<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.07<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.78<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $326750<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $219228<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $95773<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.83)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.84)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is October 20, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November (GNOV)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $37.47 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.65 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.62<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.50<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.82<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 2.46<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.21<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.61<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $39.93<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $37.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.26<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 6.57<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.37<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11.78<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $307486<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $248248<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $158473<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is November 17, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November (SNOV)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $24.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.73 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.97 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.15) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.36<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.91<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.52<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.76<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $25.50<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.25<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.73<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.15<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.69<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.82<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $114763<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $130968<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22734<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.91<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.90<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.89)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.87)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is November 17, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.90%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.04 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.83<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.67<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.97<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.54<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.97) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.17) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.63) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Return of capital | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.22) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Total distributions | (0.97) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.98) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.17) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $30.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.40<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.41<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 2.46<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.73<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.22<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $24124<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22037<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20529<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.73)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.67)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.59)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is December 15, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December (GDEC)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $36.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30.04 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.16) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.12<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.14<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.94<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $38.01<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $36.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $32.98<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 5.23<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.52<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.79<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $498869<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $287149<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $126966<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.87<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.84)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is December 15, 2023, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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, derivatives and in-kind transactions.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.27 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.81 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.49<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.26<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.46<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $26.68<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.53<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.27<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.50<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.71<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17.47<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $844268<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $623002<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $229238<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.11<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.17<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.11<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.17<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (d) | (0.11)% (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17)% (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 0<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>|

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is October 25, 2023, 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. The total returns would have been lower if certain fees
 had not been waived by the investment advisor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) 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;(e) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the total and net expense ratios would have been 0.10%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Amount
 is less than 1%.

See Notes to Financial Statements

------

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFS)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2024 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19.84 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | (0.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.01) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.43<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.12<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.13<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.12<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $23.48<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.06<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.96<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 6.44<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.25<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.65<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $129156<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $92670<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $10481<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.11<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.20<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | 0.11<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.15<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (d) | (0.11)% (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.15)% (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 0<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1<br> % <br>|

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is May 29, 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) 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;(d) 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;(e) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the total and net expense ratios would have been 0.10%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Amount
 is less than 1%.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Notes to Financial Statements**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 twenty-two funds (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"), each a non-diversified series of the Trust, listed below. The shares of each Fund are listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

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| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January – (ticker "GJAN") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February – (ticker "GFEB") |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February – (ticker "SFEB") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March – (ticker "XIMR") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March – (ticker "GMAR") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April – (ticker "GAPR") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May – (ticker "GMAY") |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May – (ticker "SMAY") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June – (ticker "XIJN") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June – (ticker "GJUN") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July – (ticker "GJUL") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August – (ticker "GAUG") |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August – (ticker "SAUG") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September – (ticker "XISE") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September – (ticker "GSEP") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October – (ticker "GOCT") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November – (ticker "GNOV") |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November – (ticker "SNOV") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December – (ticker "XIDE") |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December – (ticker "GDEC") |
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF – (ticker "BUFZ") |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF – (ticker "BUFS") |

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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."

Each Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF").

The investment objective of GJAN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust (the "Underlying SPDR ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.81% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period (an "Outcome Period") from January 20, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Prior to January 20, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 11.72% and an Outcome Period of January 21, 2025 through January 16, 2026.

The investment objective of GFEB is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.05% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from February 23, 2026 through February 19, 2027. Prior to February 23, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 11.98% and an Outcome Period of February 24, 2025 through February 20, 2026.

The investment objective of SFEB is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (the "Underlying Russell ETF"), up to a predetermined upside cap of 17.36% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying Russell ETF losses, over the period from February 23, 2026 through February 19, 2027. Prior to February 23, 2026, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 16.47% and an Outcome Period of February 24, 2025 through February 20, 2026.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The investment objective of XIMR is to seek to provide investors with a consistent level of income that, when annualized, is approximately 7.22% (before fees and expenses) while providing a buffer against the first 10% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from March 24, 2025 through March 20, 2026.

The investment objective of GMAR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.20% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from March 24, 2025 through March 20, 2026.

The investment objective of GAPR is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 14.78% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from April 21, 2025 through April 17, 2026.

The investment objective of GMAY is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.32% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from May 19, 2025 through May 15, 2026.

The investment objective of SMAY is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Russell ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 16.50% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying Russell ETF losses, over the period from May 19, 2025 through May 15, 2026.

The investment objective of XIJN is to seek to provide investors with a consistent level of income that, when annualized, is approximately 7.88% (before fees and expenses) while providing a buffer against the first 10% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from June 23, 2025 through June 18, 2026.

The investment objective of GJUN is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.37% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from June 23, 2025 to June 18, 2026.

The investment objective of GJUL is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.04% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from July 21, 2025 to July 17, 2026.

The investment objective of GAUG is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.89% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from August 18, 2025 to August 21, 2026.

The investment objective of SAUG is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Russell ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 16.88% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying Russell ETF losses, over the period from August 18, 2025 to August 21, 2026.

The investment objective of XISE is to seek to provide investors with a consistent level of income that, when annualized, is approximately 6.88% (before fees and expenses) while providing a buffer against the first 10% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from September 22, 2025 to September 18, 2026. Prior to September 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective sought to provide investors with a consistent level of income that, when annualized, was approximately 6.67% and an Outcome Period of September 23, 2024 through September 19, 2025.

The investment objective of GSEP is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 11.48% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from September 22, 2025 to September 18, 2026. Prior to September 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 11.30% and an Outcome Period of September 23, 2024 through September 19, 2025.

The investment objective of GOCT is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.14% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from October 20, 2025 to October 16, 2026. Prior to October 20, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 11.66% and an Outcome Period of October 21, 2024 through October 17, 2025.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The investment objective of GNOV is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 13.25% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from November 24, 2025 to November 20, 2026. Prior to November 24, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 12.12% and an Outcome Period of November 18, 2024 through November 21, 2025.

The investment objective of SNOV is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying Russell ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 18.42% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying Russell ETF losses, over the period from November 24, 2025 to November 20, 2026. Prior to November 24, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 16.62% and an Outcome Period of November 18, 2024 through November 21, 2025.

The investment objective of XIDE is to seek to provide investors with a consistent level of income that, when annualized, is approximately 7.08% (before fees and expenses) while providing a buffer against the first 10% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from December 22, 2025 to December 18, 2026. Prior to December 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective sought to provide investors with a consistent level of income that, when annualized, was approximately 7.38% and an Outcome Period of December 23, 2024 through December 19, 2025.

The investment objective of GDEC is to seek to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the Underlying SPDR ETF, up to a predetermined upside cap of 12.08% while providing a buffer (before fees and expenses) against the first 15% of Underlying SPDR ETF losses, over the period from December 22, 2025 to December 18, 2026. Prior to December 22, 2025, the Fund's investment objective included an upside cap of 12.31% and an Outcome Period of December 23, 2024 through December 19, 2025.

Under normal market conditions, each Fund, with the exception of BUFZ and BUFS, will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange<sup>®</sup> Options ("FLEX Options") that reference the price performance of the State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust or the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (the "Underlying ETF") and, for XIMR, XIJN, XISE and XIDE only, short-term (one year or less) U.S. Treasury securities.

The investment objective of BUFZ is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. BUFZ seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with US large-cap equity market exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of twelve FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETFs ("Underlying Laddered ETFs"). Under normal market conditions, BUFZ will invest substantially all of its assets in Underlying Laddered ETFs. Unlike the Underlying Laddered ETFs, BUFZ itself does not pursue a target outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the Underlying Laddered ETFs and BUFZ itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. In order to understand BUFZ's strategy and risks, it is important to understand the strategies and risks of the Underlying Laddered ETFs.

The investment objective of BUFS is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. BUFS seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with small cap equity market exposure while attempting to limit downside risk through a laddered portfolio of four FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETFs ("Underlying Small Cap Laddered ETFs"). Under normal market conditions, BUFS will invest substantially all of its assets in Underlying Small Cap Laddered ETFs. Unlike the Underlying Small Cap Laddered ETFs, BUFS itself does not pursue a target outcome strategy. The buffer is only provided by the Underlying Small Cap Laddered ETFs and BUFS itself does not provide any stated buffer against losses. In order to understand BUFS's strategy and risks, it is important to understand the strategies and risks of the Underlying Small Cap Laddered ETFs.

**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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**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. 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:

Exchange-traded options contracts (other than FLEX Option contracts) are valued at the closing price in the market where such contracts are principally traded. If no closing price is available, exchange-traded options contracts are valued at the mean of their most recent bid and ask price, if both are available. Over-the-counter options contracts are valued as follows, depending on the market in which the instrument trades: (1) the mean of their most recent bid and ask price, if available; or (2) a price based on the equivalent exchange-traded option. FLEX Option contracts are normally valued using a model-based price provided by a third-party pricing vendor. On days when a trade in a FLEX Option contract occurs within 15 minutes before or after the close of the respective exchange, the trade price will be used to value such FLEX Option contracts in lieu of the model price.

ETFs and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding Nasdaq, Inc. ("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.

Shares of open-end funds are valued based on NAV per share.

U.S. Treasuries are valued on the basis of valuations provided by a third-party pricing service approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees.

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;

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

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;&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 February 28, 2026, 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. Interest income is recorded daily on the accrual basis. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded using the effective interest method.

**C. FLEX Options**

FLEX Options are customized equity or index option contracts that trade on an exchange, but provide investors with the ability to customize key contract terms like exercise prices, styles and expiration dates. FLEX Options are guaranteed for settlement by the Options Clearing Corporation.

Each Fund, with the exception of BUFZ and BUFS, purchases and sells call and put FLEX Options based on the performance of the Underlying ETF. The FLEX Options that each Fund holds that reference the Underlying ETF will give each Fund the right to receive or deliver shares of the Underlying ETF on the option expiration date at a strike price, depending on whether the option is a put or call option and whether each Fund purchases or sells the option. The FLEX Options held by each Fund are European style options, which are exercisable at the strike price only on the FLEX Option expiration date. All options held by each Fund at February 28, 2026 are FLEX Options.

**D. Affiliated Transactions**

BUFZ and BUFS 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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in BUFZ at February 28, 2026, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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| Security Name | Shares at <br>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> January<br>| 1635789 | $51962292 | $16780451 | $(1079736)<br>| $2457675 | $120098 | $70240780 | $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> February<br>| 1666708 | 51895001 | 16775995 | (1633317)<br>| 3122005 | 108725 | 70268409 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> March<br>| 1704142 | 51831224 | 17022805 | (793917)<br>| 2279402 | 92675 | 70432189 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> April<br>| 1751500 | 51809949 | 17384716 | (659641)<br>| 1927544 | 87852 | 70550420 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> May<br>| 1691467 | 51950421 | 16777572 | (717833)<br>| 2287088 | 101608 | 70398856 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> June<br>| 1765543 | 51895066 | 16951776 | (660200)<br>| 2132813 | 90400 | 70409855 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> July<br>| 1691473 | 51925501 | 16810248 | (764714)<br>| 2274911 | 105122 | 70351068 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> August<br>| 1778465 | 51961330 | 16855674 | (864755)<br>| 2288648 | 97394 | 70338291 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> September<br>| 1801983 | 51901731 | 17009465 | (658350)<br>| 1940684 | 83807 | 70277337 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> October<br>| 1776663 | 51969958 | 17051006 | (1605559)<br>| 2688228 | 181156 | 70284789 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| 1762461 | 51973438 | 17041802 | (2333393)<br>| 3262882 | 324591 | 70269320 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> December<br>| 1850563 | 51960087 | 16819057 | (1405094)<br>| 2790375 | 119958 | 70284383 |  |
|  |  | $623035998 | $203280567 | $(13176509)<br>| $29452255 | $1513386 | $844105697 | $— |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds in BUFS at February 28, 2026, and for the six months then ended are as follows:

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security Name | Shares at <br>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> February<br>| 1319814 | $23209936 | $8349739 | $(1648268)<br>| $2156577 | $148676 | $32216660 | $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - May<br>| 1220816 | 23067196 | 8520786 | (820916)<br>| 1490830 | 76759 | 32334655 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> August<br>| 1231024 | 23152015 | 8404712 | (935680)<br>| 1559989 | 98013 | 32279049 |  |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap <br> Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| 1270128 | 23243389 | 8426984 | (598160)<br>| 1151146 | 63295 | 32286654 |  |
|  |  | $92672536 | $33702221 | $(4003024)<br>| $6358542 | $386743 | $129117018 | $— |

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**E. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of each Fund, if any, are declared and paid annually, with the exception of XIMR, XIJN, XISE and XIDE which are declared and paid monthly and BUFZ and BUFS which are declared and paid quarterly, 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. During their applicable taxable periods, the below Funds paid a distribution in 2024 or 2025.

The tax character of distributions paid by each Fund during their taxable period, ending as indicated, was as follows:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year End<br>| 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>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> March<br>| 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1447321 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 101033 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> June<br>| 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 387962 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30182 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable<br> Year End<br>| 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>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> September<br>| 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3982670 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $111334 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> December<br>| 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1178742 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 162062 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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As of the applicable taxable year end, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for each Fund were as follows:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year-End<br>| Undistributed <br>Ordinary <br>Income<br>| Accumulated <br>Capital and <br>Other <br>Gain (Loss)<br>| Net <br>Unrealized <br>Appreciation <br>(Depreciation)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(179946)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(24634513)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $1267389 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (349661)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (28734838)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (922921)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (92643)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6106073)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (422058)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> March<br>| 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (54365)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (40011)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (621966)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (23977949)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2026352)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (617339)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (24532887)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5156833 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (775995)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (14728135)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (657228)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (284324)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (6567320)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (626988)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> June<br>| 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (29278)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75144 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1145863)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (30883612)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5500635 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1492555)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (29729936)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2043958 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1245940)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (27547411)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 843830 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (539398)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4726501)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2101948 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> September<br>| 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (313483)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 71951 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (806637)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17109398)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 977214 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (779531)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (15889195)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2254874)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1247209)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (28359581)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3777068 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (216690)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3052455)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1147287 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> December<br>| 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 65131 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (19309970)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1305708)<br>|
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (295887)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40256053 |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (53153)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3344988 |

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**F. Income 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

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 GJAN, GFEB, GMAR, GAPR, GMAY, SMAY, GJUN, GJUL, GAUG and SAUG the taxable years ended 2023, 2024 and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. For SFEB, XIMR, XIJN, BUFZ and BUFS the taxable years ended 2024 and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. For XISE, GSEP, GOCT, GNOV, SNOV, XIDE and GDEC the taxable years ended 2023 and 2024 remain open for federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, 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 each Fund's applicable taxable year end, 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year End<br>| Non-Expiring <br>Capital Loss <br>Carryforwards<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $24634513 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28734838 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6106073 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23977949 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24532887 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14728135 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6567320 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30883612 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29729936 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27547411 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4726501 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17109398 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15889195 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28359581 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3052455 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 31-Dec-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19309970 |
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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During the applicable taxable year end, the Funds listed below utilized non-expiring capital loss carryforwards in the following amounts:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Capital <br>Loss <br>Utilized<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June | $1 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July | 2848760 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Certain losses realized during the current taxable year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year for federal income tax purposes. At each Fund's applicable taxable year end, the following Funds incurred and elected to defer net late year ordinary or capital losses as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Taxable <br>Year End | Qualified Late Year Losses | Qualified Late Year Losses |
|  | Taxable <br>Year End | Ordinary Losses | Capital Losses |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January | 31-Jan-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $179946 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 349661 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 28-Feb-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 92643 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 54365 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 31-Mar-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 621966 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 30-Apr-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 617339 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 775995 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 31-May-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 284324 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29278 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 30-Jun-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1145863 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July | 31-Jul-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1492555 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1245940 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 539398 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 313483 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 30-Sep-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 806637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October | 31-Oct-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 779531 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1247209 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 30-Nov-24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 216690 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 295887 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 31-Aug-25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 53153 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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As of February 28, 2026, 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:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January | $453960722 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3852783 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(4259386)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(406603)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 332553735 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 746070 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1428312)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (682242)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 96793407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1054304 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1071333)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (17029)<br>|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> March<br>| 28719641 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8077096 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5683974)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2393122 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 317192104 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 73542231 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (42015342)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 31526889 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 233006719 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 66610282 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (43461037)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23149245 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 273466852 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48346219 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (23679238)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 24666981 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 75174075 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20498678 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (10593480)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9905198 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> June<br>| 43638105 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2633605 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1530426)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1103179 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 306833931 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 50928205 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (27232719)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23695486 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July | 374630613 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40127342 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (17706867)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22420475 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 288054511 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23601745 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (9691354)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13910391 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 89978719 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15252466 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (7756132)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7496334 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> September<br>| 53132724 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2500749 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1042918)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1457831 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 462356179 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17973169 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6854558)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11118611 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October | 318364245 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13423610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4832777)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8590833 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 298865369 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14168129 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5351317)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8816812 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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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>|
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - <br> November<br>| $108110872 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13031441 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(6306349)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $6725092 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - <br> December<br>| 23928830 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 325832 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (116548)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 209284 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 495587951 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4918244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1327134)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3591110 |
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF | 774607464 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 69723465 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 69723465 |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 119449979 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9715571 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9715571 |

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**G. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

**H. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 each 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 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 paid an annual unitary management fee based on a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets. In addition, BUFZ and BUFS incur a pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to investments in other investment companies ("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. The annual unitary management fee payable by each Fund, with the exception of SFEB, SMAY, SAUG, SNOV, BUFZ and BUFS, 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 schedule:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.85000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.82875<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.80750<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.78625<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.76500<br> %<br>|

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For SFEB, SMAY, SAUG and SNOV, the annual unitary management fee payable by each Fund will be calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.9000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.8775<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.8550<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.8325<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.8100<br> %<br>|

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For BUFZ and BUFS, the annual unitary management fee payable by each Fund will be calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.1000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.0975<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.0950<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.0925<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.0900<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.0850<br> %<br>|

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First Trust is responsible for each Fund's expenses, including the cost of transfer agency, sub-advisory, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses.

Vest Financial LLC ("Vest"), an affiliate of First Trust, serves as the Funds' sub-advisor and manages each Fund's portfolio subject to First Trust's supervision. Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Advisor, and the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, the Advisor and Vest, First Trust will supervise Vest and its management of the investment of each Fund's assets and will pay Vest for its services as the Funds' sub-advisor a sub-advisory fee equal to 50% of the monthly unitary management fee paid to the Advisor, less Vest's 50% share of the expenses for that month. In the event the Sub-Advisor's share of the expenses exceeds the amount of the sub-advisory fee in any month, the Sub-Advisor will pay the difference to the Advisor. During any period in which the Advisor's management fee is reduced in accordance with the breakpoints described above, the investment sub-advisory fee (which is based on the Advisor's management fee) paid to Vest will be reduced to reflect the reduction in the Advisor's management fee.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("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.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. 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 February 28, 2026, the Funds, except BUFZ and BUFS, had no purchases or sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions. Each Fund, except BUFZ and BUFS, holds options for a target outcome period of approximately one year based on the expiration date of the options, which occurs on the third Friday of the month corresponding to the month in each Fund name. For securities transactions purposes, the options are considered short-term investments.

For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments for BUFZ and BUFS, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF | $2233941 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2808180 |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 493165 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 589101 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of in-kind purchases and proceeds from in-kind sales for each Fund were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January | $170471867 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $313436902 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 9269784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 226231034 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - February | 72394955 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78098395 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - March |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 74163592 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April | 4947382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11875229 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 1014872 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 20394542 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - May | 1286600 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14289669 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - June | 2006744 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24086930 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - July |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 213689926 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 8680797 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40082537 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - August | 8685162 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17605910 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2214448 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September | 42280345 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 262358187 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - October | 117905142 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 190417986 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 82726523 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 163151820 |
| FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - November | 122150672 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 147671206 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December | 1535901 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1536077 |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - December | 106890939 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 249318431 |
| FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF | 201046626 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10368329 |
| FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 33209056 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3413923 |

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**5. Derivative Transactions** 

The following table presents the types of derivatives held by each Fund at February 28, 2026, the primary underlying risk exposure and the location of these instruments as presented on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** |
| **Derivative** <br>**Instrument**<br>| **Risk** <br>**Exposure**<br>| **Statements of Assets and** <br>**Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** | **Statements of Assets and** <br>**Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** |
| **GJAN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $469002006 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $20239494 |
| **GFEB** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 345007131 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 16891882 |
| **SFEB** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 102023851 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6393964 |
| **XIMR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 37376430 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6664476 |
| **GMAR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 378096117 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 30545965 |
| **GAPR** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 292546794 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 37339690 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** |
| **Derivative**<br> **Instrument**<br>| **Risk**<br> **Exposure**<br>| **Statements of Assets and**<br> **Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** | **Statements of Assets and**<br> **Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** |
| **GMAY** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $314228194 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $17391228 |
| **SMAY** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 93275988 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8570357 |
| **XIJN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 51294715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7888379 |
| **GJUN** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 351055764 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22253806 |
| **GJUL** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 410236554 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 15635204 |
| **GAUG** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 311191111 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11264741 |
| **SAUG** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 104071531 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7256426 |
| **XISE** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 57831793 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5711763 |
| **GSEP** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 485442910 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 15583789 |
| **GOCT** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 336093074 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11849710 |
| **GNOV** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 318018244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13149232 |
| **SNOV** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 122339997 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8533287 |
| **XIDE** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 25267331 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2699469 |
| **GDEC** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Options contracts | Equity Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts <br> purchased, at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 515496418 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Options contracts written, <br> at value<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 21244509 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized for the six months ended February 28, 2026, on each Fund's derivative instruments, as well as the primary underlying risk exposure associated with the instruments.

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **GJAN**  | **GFEB**  | **SFEB**  | **XIMR**  | **GMAR**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $38596342 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $36769147 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11411799 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1189854 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13194746 |
| Written options contracts | (104791)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (390783)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (125065)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (969242)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4256384)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | (19047098)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (18833486)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3821469)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1296891 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9435595 |
| Written options contracts | (1571678)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 443234 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (23821)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (384616)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1270404)<br>|

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **GAPR**  | **GMAY**  | **SMAY**  | **XIJN**  | **GJUN**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $3046982 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2584252 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3445917 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $8772 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2827094 |
| Written options contracts | 216530 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (302485)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (876908)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (7308)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (142579)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | 13242462 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12730845 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5895850 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 916709 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13938430 |
| Written options contracts | (6674061)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1294240)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2319318)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (49027)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2430004)<br>|

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **GJUL**  | **GAUG**  | **SAUG**  | **XISE**  | **GSEP**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $14368559 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1783583 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1520444 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $7947244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26176082 |
| Written options contracts | (2997063)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (166772)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (65115)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4052719)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3321433)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | 12236585 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12129334 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6731623 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4602021)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10282199)<br>|
| Written options contracts | 358358 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 937227 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1337292)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2460625 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4646595 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statements of Operations Location** | **GOCT**  | **GNOV**  | **SNOV**  | **XIDE**  | **GDEC**  |
| **Equity Risk Exposure** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | $19597077 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $20181462 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2694070)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $2476980 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $29458125 |
| Written options contracts | 2250521 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7265640 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4448478 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (911237)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 12972 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br>(depreciation) on:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |
| Purchased options contracts | (7575291)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (8316495)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8492995 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1205828)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (12150389)<br>|
| Written options contracts | 751874 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 197876 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4052205)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 283255 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (842567)<br>|

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The Funds do not have the right to offset financial assets and financial liabilities related to options contracts on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents the premiums for purchased options contracts opened, premiums for purchased options contracts closed, exercised and expired, premiums for written options contracts opened, and premiums for written options contracts closed, exercised and expired, for the six months ended February 28, 2026, on each Fund's options contracts.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Premiums for** <br>**purchased** <br>**options contracts** <br>**opened**<br>| **Premiums for** <br>**purchased** <br>**options contracts** <br>**closed, exercised** <br>**and expired**<br>| **Premiums for** <br>**written options** <br>**contracts opened**<br>| **Premiums for** <br>**written options** <br>**contracts closed,** <br>**exercised and** <br>**expired**<br>|
| GJAN | $794518204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $681760913 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $33838732 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25223946 |
| GFEB | 540058121 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 539498364 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21560998 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15892765 |
| SFEB | 183480925 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 161105467 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10136131 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6927461 |
| XIMR | 3580112 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13677894 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 622241 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1783955 |
| GMAR | 6804637 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 85741983 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 636196 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4409401 |
| GAPR | 13707552 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11765632 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1843137 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2172112 |
| GMAY | 5544152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21464277 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 395179 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1261104 |
| SMAY | 2808135 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22280409 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 237200 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1476930 |
| XIJN | 35220640 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 891678 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5705003 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 135231 |
| GJUN | 10156318 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30100359 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 776988 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2076637 |
| GJUL | 6970870 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 233869306 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 371831 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10621249 |
| GAUG | 35420363 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 49360568 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1538331 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2287618 |
| SAUG | 11910715 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18777634 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 767595 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1276144 |
| XISE | 69702853 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 72208642 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7557921 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7160937 |
| GSEP | 774822332 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 486441406 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34889883 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19953164 |
| GOCT | 514631850 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 392591815 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19295124 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9867480 |
| GNOV | 476623828 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 402977777 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19148692 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11230504 |
| SNOV | 247742537 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 265543467 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8722275 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5506639 |
| XIDE | 29397963 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 26864321 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3349529 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2907211 |
| GDEC | 759195920 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 523787204 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28199606 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14236520 |

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**6. 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

**7. 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 December 31, 2026.

**8. 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.

**9. 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 the following subsequent events:

As of March 23, 2026, the investment objective of XIMR changed to seek to provide investors with a consistent level of income that, when annualized, is approximately 8.33% and an Outcome Period of March 23, 2026 through March 19, 2027.

As of March 23, 2026, the investment objective of GMAR changed to include an upside cap of 14.10% and an Outcome Period of March 23, 2026 through March 19, 2027.

As of April 20, 2026, the investment objective of GAPR changed to include an upside cap of 12.34% and an Outcome Period of April 20, 2026 through April 16, 2027.

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**Other Information**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (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 February 28, 2026.

**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 February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees 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 for the most recent fiscal half year.

**Disclaimer**

The Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by iShares Russell 2000 ETF, BFA, Russell, State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust, PDR Services, LLC, or Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> (together with their affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Corporations"). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of, descriptions and disclosures relating to the Funds or the FLEX Options. The Corporations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds or the FLEX Options or results to be obtained by the Funds or the FLEX Options, shareholders or any other person or entity from use of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF or State Street<sup>®</sup> SPDR<sup>®</sup> S&P 500<sup>®</sup> ETF Trust. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the management, administration, marketing or trading of the Funds or the FLEX Options.

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Semi-Annual Consolidated Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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<u>First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy <br> ETF (CRPT)<br>

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**Semi-Annual Consolidated Financial Statements and Other Information**

**February 28, 2026** 

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| [Consolidated Portfolio of Investments](#xx_25280d7e-cb04-49cb-b370-b2f7bc6ccb20_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4314_1) | 1 |
| [Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_25280d7e-cb04-49cb-b370-b2f7bc6ccb20_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4314_1) | 3 |
| [Consolidated Statement of Operations](#xx_25280d7e-cb04-49cb-b370-b2f7bc6ccb20_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4314_1) | 4 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_25280d7e-cb04-49cb-b370-b2f7bc6ccb20_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4314_1) | 5 |
| [Consolidated Financial Highlights](#xx_25280d7e-cb04-49cb-b370-b2f7bc6ccb20_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4314_1) | 6 |
| [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#xx_25280d7e-cb04-49cb-b370-b2f7bc6ccb20_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4314_1) | 7 |
| [Other Information](#xx_25280d7e-cb04-49cb-b370-b2f7bc6ccb20_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4314_1) | 15 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (the "Fund") will achieve its investment objective. The 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 the 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 Fund's advisor, may also periodically provide additional information on Fund performance on the Fund's webpage at www.ftportfolios.com.

**How to Read This Report**

This report contains information that may help you evaluate your investment in the Fund. It includes details about the Fund and presents data that provides insight into the Fund's performance and investment approach.

The material risks of investing in the Fund are spelled out in its prospectus, statement of additional information, and other Fund regulatory filings.

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**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**Consolidated Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 73.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 73.9%** | **COMMON STOCKS (a) — 73.9%** |
|  | **Banks — 4.0%**  |  |
| 12492 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $3751348 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 17.2%**  |  |
| 26901 | Coinbase Global, Inc., <br> Class A (b) | 4730541 |
| 149282 | Galaxy Digital, Inc., Class A (b) | 3073716 |
| 84978 | Robinhood Markets, Inc., <br> Class A (b) | 6445581 |
| 242260 | Strive, Inc., Class A (b) (c) | 1923545 |
|  |  | 16173383 |
|  | **Financial Services — 8.0%**  |  |
| 7208 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 3728049 |
| 11684 | Visa, Inc., Class A | 3740516 |
|  |  | 7468565 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 14.5%**  |  |
| 6579414 | Metaplanet, Inc. (JPY) (b) (c) | 13650499 |
|  | **Software — 30.2%**  |  |
| 362512 | Bitdeer Technologies Group, <br> Class A (b) | 2791342 |
| 225699 | Cipher Digital, Inc. (b) | 3520904 |
| 373863 | Cleanspark, Inc. (b) | 3719937 |
| 260800 | Hive Digital Technologies <br> Ltd. (b) | 558112 |
| 86508 | IREN Ltd. (b) | 3542502 |
| 306006 | MARA Holdings, Inc. (b) (c) | 2735694 |
| 231871 | Riot Platforms, Inc. (b) | 3777179 |
| 32840 | Strategy, Inc. (b) | 4252780 |
| 215244 | Terawulf, Inc. (b) (c) | 3491258 |
|  |  | 28389708 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 69433503 |
|  | (Cost $73,034,835) |  |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED PRODUCTS — 22.5%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED PRODUCTS — 22.5%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED PRODUCTS — 22.5%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 22.5%** |  |
| 112551 | Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (b) | 4010192 |
| 76980 | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin <br> Fund (b) | 4399407 |
| 61392 | Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (b) | 4011353 |
| 127212 | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (b) | 4731014 |
| 216749 | VanEck Bitcoin ETF (b) | 4020694 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded** <br> **Products** | 21172660 |
|  | (Cost $27,818,457) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.6%** |
| 585389 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (d) | 585389 |
|  | (Cost $585,389) |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Value** |
| **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 16.8%** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 16.8%** | **REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 16.8%** |
| $15824701 | Bank of America Corp., <br> 3.66% (d), dated 02/27/26, <br> due 03/02/26, with a maturity <br> value of $15,829,528. <br> Collateralized by <br> U.S. Treasury Securities, <br> interest rates of 0.00% to <br> 4.00%, due 01/15/27 to <br> 05/15/42. The value of the <br> collateral including accrued <br> interest is $16,141,196. (e) | $15824701 |
|  | (Cost $15,824,701) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 113.8%** | 107016253 |
|  | (Cost $117,263,382) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (13.8)%** | (12985604)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $94030649 |

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&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) All
 or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note 2E - Securities
 Lending in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
 The remaining contractual maturity of all of the securities
 lending transactions is overnight and continuous. The
 aggregate value of such securities is $14,895,541 and the total
 value of the collateral held by the Fund, including for securities
 sold and pending settlement, is $15,824,701.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) This
 security serves as collateral for securities on loan.

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Abbreviations throughout the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments: <br> JPY – Japanese Yen

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements):

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Common Stocks\* | $69433503 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $69433503 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Exchange-Traded <br> Products\*<br>| 21172660 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21172660 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Money Market Funds | 585389 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 585389 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Repurchase <br> Agreements<br>| 15824701 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15824701 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $107016253 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $91191552 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15824701 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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\* See Consolidated Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

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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 Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the Notes to Consolidated 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 <br> Consolidated Statement of Assets and <br> Liabilities<sup>(1)</sup> <br>| $14895541 |
| Non-cash Collateral<sup>(2)</sup> <br>| (14895541)<br>|
| Net Amount | $— |

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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 <br> Consolidated Statement of Assets and <br> Liabilities<br>| $15824701 |
| Non-cash Collateral<sup>(3)</sup> <br>| (15824701)<br>|
| Net Amount | $— |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The amount presented on the Consolidated Statement 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 February 28, 2026, the value of the collateral received from each borrower exceeded the value of the related securities loaned. This amount is disclosed on the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. 

<sup>(3)</sup> At February 28, 2026, the value of the collateral received from each seller exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements. 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS:** |  |
| Investments, at value | $91191552 |
| Repurchase agreements, at value | 15824701 |
| Total investments, at value | 107016253 |
| Cash | 2321 |
| Receivables: |  |
| Investment securities sold | 29239672 |
| Securities lending income | 19375 |
| Dividends | 1345 |
| Total Assets | 136278966 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |
| Payables: |  |
| Investment securities purchased | 26361163 |
| Collateral for securities on loan | 15824701 |
| Investment advisory fees | 62453 |
| Total Liabilities | 42248317 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $94030649 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |
| Paid-in capital | $146460519 |
| Par value | 75500 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | (52505370)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $94030649 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $12.45 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share) | 7550002 |
| Investments, at cost | $101438681 |
| Repurchase agreements, at cost | $15824701 |
| Total investments, at cost | $117263382 |
| Securities on loan, at value | $14895541 |

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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**Consolidated Statement of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |
| Dividends | $9618 |
| Securities lending income (net of fees) | 1301106 |
| Total investment income | 1310724 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 547722<br>|
| Other expenses | 9531 |
| Total expenses | 557253 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | 753471 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |
| Investments | (19618823)<br>|
| Foreign currency transactions | (5997)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | (19624820)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (41489384)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | (61114204)<br>|
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS** | $(60360733)<br>|

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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $753471 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(810736)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | (19624820)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19331073 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (41489384)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 25279697 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (60360733)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 43800034 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |
| Investment operations | (836940)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1600041)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 9975258<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 56430495<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (4428030) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions | 9975258 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 52002465 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (51222415)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 94202458 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 145253064 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51050606 |
| End of period | $94030649 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $145253064 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 7000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4450002 |
| Shares sold | 550000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2800000 |
| Shares redeemed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (250000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 7550002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7000002 |

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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**Consolidated Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.75 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $11.47 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5.77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6.27 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.91 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) (b) | 0.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (8.29) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.73<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.46) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (12.36) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | (8.19) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.59<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.70<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.50) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (12.44) <br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.00) (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.00) (c)<br>|
| Total distributions | (0.11) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.00) (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.20) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $12.45<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.75<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $11.47<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5.77<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6.27<br>|
| **Total return** (d) | (39.55)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 84.26<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 98.79<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7.95)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (66.46)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $94031<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $145253<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $51051<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $19609<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26637<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (e)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 1.17<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.76)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.76)% (e)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 139<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 318<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 215<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 197<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 90<br> % <br>|

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is September 20, 2021, 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) Amount
 represents less than $0.01.

&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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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 Consolidated Financial Statements

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**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (the "Fund"), a non-diversified series of the Trust, which trades under the ticker "CRPT" on NYSE Arca, Inc. The Fund represents a separate series of shares of beneficial interest in the Trust. Unlike conventional mutual funds, the 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 Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund. The Fund's investment objective is to provide investors with capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any investment borrowings) in the common stocks and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") of Crypto Industry Companies, including Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products, and Digital Economy Companies. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 50% of its net assets (plus any investment borrowings) in Crypto Industry Companies. The remainder of the Fund's net assets used to satisfy the 80% test set forth above will be invested in Digital Economy Companies. The Fund generally intends to invest up to 25% of its net assets in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products; however, at certain times, the Fund may invest more than 25% of its net assets in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products. For tax purposes, certain Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products will be held indirectly via a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). As of February 28, 2026, the Fund invested 17.58% of the Fund's total assets in the Subsidiary. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. The Fund may not be appropriate for all investors.

**2. Significant Accounting Policies** 

The Fund is considered an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, "Financial Services-Investment Companies." The consolidated financial statements include the accounts on a consolidated basis of the Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The preparation of the consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

**A. Portfolio Valuation**

The 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. The Fund's NAV is calculated by dividing the value of all assets of the Fund (including accrued interest and dividends), less all liabilities (including accrued expenses and dividends declared but unpaid), by the total number of shares outstanding.

The 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 Fund's 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 Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. The Fund's investments are valued as follows:

Common stocks, exchange-traded products and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding Nasdaq, Inc. ("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.

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**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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.

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 the 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.

Because foreign markets may be open on different days than the days during which investors may transact in the shares of the 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.

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**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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;&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 the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026, is included with the Fund's Consolidated 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.

**C. Offsetting on the Consolidated Statement 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 Consolidated Statement 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 the Fund's Consolidated Portfolio of Investments under the heading "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities." For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements ("MNAs") or similar agreements on the Consolidated Statement 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 Fund 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 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 Consolidated Statement 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 Consolidated Statement 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 Consolidated Statement 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 Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**E. Securities Lending** 

The Fund may lend securities representing up to 33 1/3% of the value of its total assets to broker-dealers, banks and other institutions to generate additional income. When the 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 Fund.

Under the Fund's 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 Fund's securities lending agent and is responsible for executing the lending of the portfolio securities to creditworthy borrowers. The Fund, however, will be responsible for the risks associated with the investment of cash collateral. The 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. The Fund 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 February 28, 2026, the Fund had securities 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 Fund 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, the 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 Fund and BNY.

**F. 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 the 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 Fund's custodian or designated sub-custodians under tri-party repurchase agreements.

MRAs govern transactions between the 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 Fund 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 the Fund's portfolio or sold for cash. The 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 Fund may invest in repurchase agreements, any repurchase agreements held by the Fund during the six months ended February 28, 2026, were received as collateral for lending securities.

**G. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of the Fund, if any, are declared and paid quarterly, or as the Board of Trustees may determine from time to time. Distributions of net realized capital gains earned by the Fund, if any, are distributed at least annually. The Fund may also designate a portion of the amount paid to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for tax purposes.

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**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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 consolidated 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 portfolio securities held by the Fund 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 consolidated financial statement and tax purposes, will reverse at some time in the future.

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 was as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Distributions paid from: |  |
| Ordinary income | $1600041 |
| Capital gains |  |
| Return of capital |  |

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As of August 31, 2025, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for the Fund were as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Undistributed ordinary income | $— |
| Accumulated capital and other gain (loss) | (12639235)<br>|
| Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 21331538 |

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**H. Income Taxes**

The 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 (the "Code"), 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, the Fund may be subject to an excise tax of 4% of the amount by which approximately 98% of the Fund's taxable income exceeds the distributions from such taxable income for the calendar year.

The Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under Subchapter N of the Code. Therefore, the Fund is required to increase its taxable income by its share of the Subsidiary's income, whether or not such earnings are distributed by the Subsidiary to the Fund. Net investment losses of the Subsidiary cannot be deducted by the Fund in the current period nor carried forward to offset taxable income in future periods.

The Fund is 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. The taxable period ended 2022 and taxable years ended 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, management has evaluated the application of these standards to the Fund and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's consolidated financial statements for uncertain tax positions.

The 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. The 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 August 31, 2025, for federal income tax purposes, the Fund had $12,639,235 of non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available, 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 the Fund's shareholders.

During the taxable year ended August 31, 2025, the Fund utilized $19,641,694 of capital loss carryforwards.

Certain losses realized during the current fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the Fund had no net late year ordinary or capital losses.

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**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

As of February 28, 2026, 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:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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>|
| $117263382 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11253517 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(21500646)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(10247129)<br>|

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**I. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

**J. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 the Fund. The Fund operates as a single operating segment. The 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 consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial highlights.

**3. Investment Advisory Fee, Affiliated Transactions and Other Fee Arrangements**

First Trust, the investment advisor to the Fund, 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 supervising the selection and ongoing monitoring of the Fund's and the Subsidiary's investment portfolios, managing the Fund's business affairs and providing certain administrative services necessary for the management of the Fund.

SkyBridge Capital II, LLC ("SkyBridge" or the "Sub-Advisor") serves as the Fund's and Subsidiary's sub-advisor and manages the Fund's and Subsidiary's portfolio subject to First Trust's supervision. Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, between the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, and the Advisor, and the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, the Advisor and SkyBridge, First Trust will supervise SkyBridge and its management of the investment of the Fund's and Subsidiary's assets and will pay SkyBridge for its services as the Fund's sub-advisor. SkyBridge receives a sub-advisory fee equal to 50% of any remaining monthly unitary management fee paid to the Advisor after the average Fund's and Subsidiary's expenses accrued during the most recent twelve months are subtracted from the unitary management fee for that month. First Trust will also be responsible for the Fund's and the Subsidiary's expenses, including the cost of transfer agency, sub-advisory, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses. The annual unitary management fee payable by the Fund to First Trust for these services will be reduced at certain levels of the Fund's net assets ("breakpoints") and calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.85000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.82875<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.80750<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.78625<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.76500<br> %<br>|

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During any period in which the Advisor's management fee is reduced in accordance with the breakpoints described above, the investment sub-advisory fee (which is based on the Advisor's management fee) paid to SkyBridge will be reduced to reflect the reduction in the Advisor's management fee.

The Subsidiary does not pay First Trust or SkyBridge a separate management or sub-advisory fee.

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**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY"). Under the service agreements, BNY performs custodial, fund accounting, certain administrative services, and transfer agency services for the Fund. As custodian, BNY is responsible for custody of the Fund's assets. As fund accountant and administrator, BNY is responsible for maintaining the books and records of the Fund's securities and cash. As transfer agent, BNY is responsible for maintaining shareholder records for the Fund. BNY is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, a financial holding company.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. 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 February 28, 2026, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were $179,093,256 and $176,342,249, respectively.

For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of in-kind purchases and proceeds from in-kind sales were $6,820,288 and $0, respectively.

**5. Creations, Redemptions and Transaction Fees**

The 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 the 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, the 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 the 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 the 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 the Fund's shares and underlying securities provides arbitrage opportunities that are designed to help keep the market price of the Fund's shares at or close to the NAV per share of the Fund.

The 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 the 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.

The 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 the 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 the 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.

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**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**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 Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year to reimburse First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), the distributor of the Fund, 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 Fund, and pursuant to a contractual arrangement, no 12b-1 fees will be paid any time before December 31, 2026.

**7. Indemnification**

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, 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 Fund through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements that have not already been disclosed.

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**Other Information**

**First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

**Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants (Item 8 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the six months ended February 28, 2026.

**Proxy Disclosures (Item 9 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no matters submitted for vote by shareholders of the Fund during the six months ended February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees of the Fund are compensated through the unitary management fee paid by the Fund to the advisor and not directly by the Fund. The investment advisory fee paid is included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

**Statement Regarding the Basis for the Board's Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (Item 11 of Form N-CSR)**

Not applicable for the most recent fiscal half year.

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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<u>First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)<br>

Wellington Management Company LLP

Sands Capital Management, LLC

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information**

**February 28, 2026** 

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|:---|:---|
| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_11ad1df6-7418-4d09-b6d4-5dbe7ce4a01a_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4194_1) | 1 |
| [Statement of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_11ad1df6-7418-4d09-b6d4-5dbe7ce4a01a_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4194_1) | 3 |
| [Statement of Operations](#xx_11ad1df6-7418-4d09-b6d4-5dbe7ce4a01a_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4194_1) | 4 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_11ad1df6-7418-4d09-b6d4-5dbe7ce4a01a_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4194_1) | 5 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_11ad1df6-7418-4d09-b6d4-5dbe7ce4a01a_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4194_1) | 6 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_11ad1df6-7418-4d09-b6d4-5dbe7ce4a01a_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4194_1) | 7 |
| [Other Information](#xx_11ad1df6-7418-4d09-b6d4-5dbe7ce4a01a_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4194_1) | 13 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (the "Fund") will achieve its investment objective. The 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 the 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 Fund's advisor, may also periodically provide additional information on Fund performance on the Fund's webpage at www.ftportfolios.com.

**How to Read This Report**

This report contains information that may help you evaluate your investment in the Fund. It includes details about the Fund and presents data that provides insight into the Fund's performance and investment approach.

The material risks of investing in the Fund are spelled out in its prospectus, statement of additional information, and other Fund regulatory filings.

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 97.2%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 97.2%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 97.2%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 4.5%**  |  |
| 1518 | Axon Enterprise, Inc. (a) | $823363 |
| 3647 | Carpenter Technology Corp. | 1451761 |
| 1211 | FTAI Aviation Ltd. | 370324 |
| 2252 | General Electric Co. | 770769 |
| 753 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | 274499 |
|  |  | 3690716 |
|  | **Automobiles — 1.4%**  |  |
| 2874 | Tesla, Inc. (a) | 1156814 |
|  | **Banks — 2.0%**  |  |
| 96522 | NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (a) | 1445899 |
| 2888 | Wells Fargo & Co. | 235228 |
|  |  | 1681127 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 1.4%**  |  |
| 1034 | Natera, Inc. (a) | 215113 |
| 14309 | Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, <br> Inc. (a) | 334688 |
| 1210 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 601164 |
|  |  | 1150965 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 6.7%**  |  |
| 19057 | Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | 4001970 |
| 13864 | Sea Ltd., ADR (a) | 1503551 |
|  |  | 5505521 |
|  | **Building Products — 0.2%**  |  |
| 1937 | Builders FirstSource, Inc. (a) | 202010 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 2.1%**  |  |
| 3307 | Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., <br> Class A | 235425 |
| 6751 | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 1108042 |
| 2590 | KKR & Co., Inc. | 227091 |
| 2361 | Nasdaq, Inc. | 206776 |
|  |  | 1777334 |
|  | **Chemicals — 0.6%**  |  |
| 1348 | Sherwin-Williams (The) Co. | 488771 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 0.7%**  |  |
| 4574 | Arista Networks, Inc. (a) | 610629 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 1.1%**  |  |
| 1672 | Quanta Services, Inc. | 941470 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 0.4%**  |  |
| 979 | American Express Co. | 302413 |
|  | **Consumer Staples Distribution** <br> **& Retail — 1.1%**  |  |
| 4341 | BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, <br> Inc. (a) | 428848 |
| 4056 | Walmart, Inc. | 518965 |
|  |  | 947813 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 0.6%**  |  |
| 560 | GE Vernova, Inc. | $489216 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 1.1%**  |  |
| 4175 | Amphenol Corp., Class A | 609800 |
| 1031 | Coherent Corp. (a) | 266957 |
|  |  | 876757 |
|  | **Entertainment — 5.3%**  |  |
| 4499 | Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty <br> Formula One, Class C (a) | 412063 |
| 20246 | Netflix, Inc. (a) | 1948475 |
| 10544 | ROBLOX Corp., Class A (a) | 723951 |
| 2484 | Spotify Technology S.A. (a) | 1279111 |
|  |  | 4363600 |
|  | **Financial Services — 5.1%**  |  |
| 21888 | Block, Inc. (a) | 1394265 |
| 4774 | Klarna Group PLC (a) | 64735 |
| 2266 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 1171998 |
| 4962 | Visa, Inc., Class A | 1588535 |
|  |  | 4219533 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 0.4%**  |  |
| 3960 | Dexcom, Inc. (a) | 290783 |
|  | **Health Care Technology —** <br> **0.3%**  |  |
| 1279 | Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (a) | 232791 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 3.6%**  |  |
| 10761 | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a) | 400524 |
| 8920 | DoorDash, Inc., Class A (a) | 1574112 |
| 1888 | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 588641 |
| 1304 | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 405492 |
|  |  | 2968769 |
|  | **Interactive Media & Services** <br> **— 10.0%**  |  |
| 14177 | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 4419822 |
| 5946 | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 3854078 |
|  |  | 8273900 |
|  | **IT Services — 3.8%**  |  |
| 5171 | Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (a) | 890394 |
| 18897 | Shopify, Inc., Class A (a) | 2281435 |
|  |  | 3171829 |
|  | **Machinery — 0.9%**  |  |
| 643 | Caterpillar, Inc. | 477640 |
| 477 | Cummins, Inc. | 278506 |
|  |  | 756146 |
|  | **Media — 0.2%**  |  |
| 1528 | EchoStar Corp., Class A (a) | 176530 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 2.1%**  |  |
| 1622 | Eli Lilly & Co. | $1706328 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 22.1%**  |  |
| 2873 | Advanced Micro Devices, <br> Inc. (a) | 575203 |
| 703 | Analog Devices, Inc. | 250121 |
| 11622 | Broadcom, Inc. | 3713810 |
| 1051 | Credo Technology Group <br> Holding Ltd. (a) | 117996 |
| 502 | KLA Corp. | 765324 |
| 495 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 204123 |
| 59279 | NVIDIA Corp. | 10503646 |
| 5810 | Taiwan Semiconductor <br> Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR | 2176310 |
|  |  | 18306533 |
|  | **Software — 11.5%**  |  |
| 2208 | AppLovin Corp., Class A (a) | 959972 |
| 971 | Cadence Design Systems, <br> Inc. (a) | 292659 |
| 5486 | Datadog, Inc., Class A (a) | 614213 |
| 794 | Intuit, Inc. | 324770 |
| 10659 | Microsoft Corp. | 4186216 |
| 3578 | Oracle Corp. | 520241 |
| 3564 | Palantir Technologies, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 488945 |
| 2566 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a) | 382129 |
| 1739 | PTC, Inc. (a) | 272310 |
| 44469 | Samsara, Inc., Class A (a) | 1285154 |
| 517 | Synopsys, Inc. (a) | 214038 |
|  |  | 9540647 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 3.3%**  |  |
| 5634 | Carvana Co. (a) | 1882657 |
| 1723 | Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 455854 |
| 4345 | O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) | 407909 |
|  |  | 2746420 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 4.2%**  |  |
| 13077 | Apple, Inc. | 3454682 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 0.5%**  |  |
| 1505 | Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | 392444 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 80422491 |
|  | (Cost $65,444,557) |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 2.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 2.8%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 2.8%** |
| 2306044 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (b) | $2306044 |
|  | (Cost $2,306,044) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 82728535 |
|  | (Cost $67,750,601) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (27438)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $82701097 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Non-income
 producing security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

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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 February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Common Stocks\* | $80422491 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $80422491 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Money Market Funds | 2306044 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2306044 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $82728535 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $82728535 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**Statement of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS:** |  |
| Investments, at value | $82728535 |
| Dividends receivable | 26607 |
| Total Assets | 82755142 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |
| Investment advisory fees payable | 54045 |
| Total Liabilities | 54045 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $82701097 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |
| Paid-in capital | $87356793 |
| Par value | 25000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | (4680696)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $82701097 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $33.08 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share) | 2500002 |
| Investments, at cost | $67750601 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**Statement of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |
| Dividends | $165839 |
| Foreign withholding tax | (1858)<br>|
| Total investment income | 163981 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 374656<br>|
| Other expenses | 5352 |
| Total expenses | 380008 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (216027)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |
| Investments | (892245)<br>|
| In-kind redemptions | 2254362 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1362117 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (5703498)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | (4341381)<br>|
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS** | $(4557408)<br>|

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(216027)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(303416)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1362117 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4134653 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (5703498)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11572506 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (4557408)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 15403743 |
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 12691866<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 16647395<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (5329185) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (21705652) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions | 7362681 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (5058257)<br>|
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 2805273 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10345486 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 79895824 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 69550338 |
| End of period | $82701097 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $79895824 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 2300002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2500002 |
| Shares sold | 350000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 550000 |
| Shares redeemed | (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (750000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 2500002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2300002 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $34.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.75 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.27 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.86 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.09) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.10) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.05) (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.01<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.57) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.05<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.66<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (9.95) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.46<br>|
| Total from investment operations | (1.66) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.92<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.07<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.61<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (10.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.47<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.02) <br>|
| Total distributions | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.06) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $33.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $34.74<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.75<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $18.14<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28.27<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | (4.78)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24.87<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 27.91<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 19.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (35.83)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29.65<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $82701<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $79896<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $69550<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41324<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $63478<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $171005<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.86<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average <br> net assets<br>| (0.49)% (c)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.42)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.38)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.49)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.49)% <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (e) | 28<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 68<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 41<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21<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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.85%.

&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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**Notes to Financial Statements**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (the "Fund"), a diversified series of the Trust, which trades under the ticker "MMLG" on NYSE Arca, Inc. The Fund represents a separate series of shares of beneficial interest in the Trust. Unlike conventional mutual funds, the 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 Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in equity securities issued by large capitalization companies. The Fund considers large capitalization companies to be those companies with market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies comprising the Russell 1000<sup>®</sup> Growth Index (as of the index's most recent reconstitution). The Fund's portfolio is principally composed of common stocks issued by companies domiciled in the United States, common stocks issued by non-U.S. companies that are principally traded in the United States and American Depositary Receipts. The Fund utilizes a multi-manager approach to provide exposure to the large capitalization growth segment of the equity market through the blending of multiple portfolio management teams. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. The Fund may not be appropriate for all investors.

**2. Significant Accounting Policies** 

The Fund is considered an investment company and follows 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 Fund 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**

The 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. The Fund's NAV is calculated by dividing the value of all assets of the Fund (including accrued interest and dividends), less all liabilities (including accrued expenses and dividends declared but unpaid), by the total number of shares outstanding.

The 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 Fund's 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. The Fund's investments are valued as follows:

Common stocks and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding Nasdaq, Inc. ("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.

Equity securities traded in an over-the-counter market are valued at the close price or the last trade price.

Shares of open-end funds are valued based on NAV per share.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**February 28, 2026 (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 the 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.

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;&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 the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026, is included with the 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. Interest income, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**C. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of the Fund, if any, are declared and paid quarterly, or as the Board of Trustees may determine from time to time. Distributions of net realized capital gains earned by the Fund, if any, are distributed at least annually. The 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 portfolio securities held by the Fund 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.

There were no distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

As of August 31, 2025, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for the Fund were as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Undistributed ordinary income | $(217961)<br>|
| Accumulated capital and other gain (loss) | (18354872)<br>|
| Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 18449545 |

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**D. Income Taxes**

The 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, the Fund may be subject to an excise tax of 4% of the amount by which approximately 98% of the Fund's taxable income exceeds the distributions from such taxable income for the calendar year.

The Fund is 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. The taxable years ended 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, management has evaluated the application of these standards to the Fund and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's financial statements for uncertain tax positions.

The 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. The 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 August 31, 2025, for federal income tax purposes, the Fund had $18,354,872 of non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available, 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 the Fund's shareholders.

Certain losses realized during the current fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the Fund incurred and elected to defer net late year ordinary or capital losses as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Qualified Late Year Losses | Qualified Late Year Losses |
| Ordinary Losses | Capital Losses |
| $217961 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

As of February 28, 2026, 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:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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>|
| $67750601 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $17805838 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2827904)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $14977934 |

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**E. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

**F. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 the Fund. The Fund operates as a single operating segment. The 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 Fund, 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 ongoing monitoring of the securities in the Fund's portfolio, selecting and overseeing the investment sub-advisors, managing the Fund's business affairs and providing certain administrative services necessary for the management of the Fund.

Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor, First Trust manages the Fund's portfolio based on recommendations provided by the Sub-Advisors (defined below) and is responsible for the expenses of the Fund including the cost of transfer agency, sub-advisory, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses, which are paid by the Fund. The annual unitary management fee payable by the Fund to First Trust for these services will be reduced at certain levels of the Fund's net assets ("breakpoints") and calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.85000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.82875<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.80750<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.78625<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.76500<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.72250<br> %<br>|

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The Fund utilizes a multi-manager structure. The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, and First Trust have retained Wellington Management Company LLP ("Wellington") and Sands Capital Management, LLC ("Sands Capital") (each, a "Sub-Advisor" and together, "Sub-Advisors"), to serve as non-discretionary investment sub-advisors to the Fund pursuant to sub-advisory agreements (the "Sub-Advisory Agreements"). In this capacity, Wellington and Sands Capital are each responsible for providing recommendations to First Trust regarding the selection and allocation of the securities in the portion of the Fund's portfolio they have been allocated by First Trust. Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreements, First Trust has agreed to pay for the services and facilities provided by the Sub-Advisors through sub-advisory fees equal in the aggregate to an annual rate of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Fund (i.e.,

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

for each sub-advisor, 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the portion of the Fund's assets allocated to that sub-advisor). Each Sub-Advisor's fees are paid by First Trust out of First Trust's management fee.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY"). Under the service agreements, BNY performs custodial, fund accounting, certain administrative services, and transfer agency services for the Fund. As custodian, BNY is responsible for custody of the Fund's assets. As fund accountant and administrator, BNY is responsible for maintaining the books and records of the Fund's securities and cash. As transfer agent, BNY is responsible for maintaining shareholder records for the Fund. BNY is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, a financial holding company.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. 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 February 28, 2026, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were $23,647,608 and $23,824,191, respectively.

For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of in-kind purchases and proceeds from in-kind sales were $12,438,539 and $5,220,566, respectively.

**5. Creations, Redemptions and Transaction Fees**

The 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 the 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, the 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 the 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 the 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 the Fund's shares and underlying securities provides arbitrage opportunities that are designed to help keep the market price of the Fund's shares at or close to the NAV per share of the Fund.

The 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 the 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.

The 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 the 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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 the 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 Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year to reimburse First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), the distributor of the Fund, 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 Fund, and pursuant to a contractual arrangement, no 12b-1 fees will be paid any time before December 31, 2026.

**7. Indemnification**

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, 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 Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there was the following subsequent event:

At a meeting held on March 9, 2026, the Board of Trustees for MMLG approved a change in the Fund's name and investment policy. This change is expected to occur on or around June 5, 2026. The Fund's name will change to "First Trust Active Factor Large Cap Growth ETF," and the Fund's ticker will change to "AFGR."

In connection with the changes described above, the Fund's principal investment strategies will be revised such that the Fund will no longer utilize a multi-manager structure to provide exposure to the large capitalization growth segment of the equity market through the blending of multiple sub-advisor portfolio management teams. The Fund will instead be managed by First Trust, the Fund's investment advisor, and will primarily rely on a multi-factor quantitative methodology with active risk management to construct a portfolio of U.S.-listed equity securities issued by large capitalization growth companies exhibiting exposures to one or more investing factors, including: momentum, quality and growth. Pursuant to this new strategy, under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by large capitalization growth companies. Further, the Fund's annual unitary management fee will be reduced to 0.65% of the Fund's average daily net assets, and the Fund will no longer have sub-advisors.

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**Other Information**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

**Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants (Item 8 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the six months ended February 28, 2026.

**Proxy Disclosures (Item 9 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no matters submitted for vote by shareholders of the Fund during the six months ended February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees of the Fund are compensated through the unitary management fee paid by the Fund to the advisor and not directly by the Fund. The investment advisory fee paid is included in the Statement of Operations.

**Statement Regarding the Basis for the Board's Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (Item 11 of Form N-CSR)**

Not applicable for the most recent fiscal half year.

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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<u>First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF <br> (MMSC)<br>

Driehaus Capital Management LLC

Stephens Investment Management Group, LLC

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information**

**February 28, 2026** 

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| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_52ba9c46-70f0-42e5-8377-b2203c71f9f4_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4258_1) | 1 |
| [Statement of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_52ba9c46-70f0-42e5-8377-b2203c71f9f4_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4258_1) | 5 |
| [Statement of Operations](#xx_52ba9c46-70f0-42e5-8377-b2203c71f9f4_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4258_1) | 6 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_52ba9c46-70f0-42e5-8377-b2203c71f9f4_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4258_1) | 7 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_52ba9c46-70f0-42e5-8377-b2203c71f9f4_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4258_1) | 8 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_52ba9c46-70f0-42e5-8377-b2203c71f9f4_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4258_1) | 9 |
| [Other Information](#xx_52ba9c46-70f0-42e5-8377-b2203c71f9f4_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4258_1) | 15 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (the "Fund") will achieve its investment objective. The 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 the 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 Fund's advisor, may also periodically provide additional information on Fund performance on the Fund's webpage at www.ftportfolios.com.

**How to Read This Report**

This report contains information that may help you evaluate your investment in the Fund. It includes details about the Fund and presents data that provides insight into the Fund's performance and investment approach.

The material risks of investing in the Fund are spelled out in its prospectus, statement of additional information, and other Fund regulatory filings.

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS — 99.0%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.0%** | **COMMON STOCKS — 99.0%** |
|  | **Aerospace & Defense — 9.1%**  |  |
| 1050 | AeroVironment, Inc. (a) | $264863 |
| 248 | Axon Enterprise, Inc. (a) | 134515 |
| 1450 | BWX Technologies, Inc. | 298671 |
| 873 | Carpenter Technology Corp. | 347515 |
| 562 | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | 393586 |
| 2419 | Embraer S.A., ADR | 174700 |
| 1361 | FTAI Aviation Ltd. | 416194 |
| 4321 | Karman Holdings, Inc. (a) | 380723 |
| 3716 | Kratos Defense & Security <br> Solutions, Inc. (a) | 320245 |
| 7920 | Leonardo DRS, Inc. | 343649 |
| 5362 | Park Aerospace Corp. | 141664 |
| 1641 | TAT Technologies Ltd. (a) | 90862 |
| 3215 | VSE Corp. | 730030 |
| 5000 | York Space Systems, Inc. (a) | 128000 |
|  |  | 4165217 |
|  | **Air Freight & Logistics —** <br> **0.4%**  |  |
| 4160 | Hub Group, Inc., Class A | 179171 |
|  | **Automobile Components —** <br> **0.5%**  |  |
| 4687 | Garrett Motion, Inc. | 95427 |
| 1143 | Patrick Industries, Inc. | 141492 |
|  |  | 236919 |
|  | **Automobiles — 0.3%**  |  |
| 1489 | Thor Industries, Inc. | 143138 |
|  | **Banks — 0.7%**  |  |
| 2392 | BankUnited, Inc. | 111706 |
| 2913 | Customers Bancorp, Inc. (a) | 196453 |
|  |  | 308159 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 11.0%**  |  |
| 3029 | Alkermes PLC (a) | 91173 |
| 3904 | Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 273280 |
| 4595 | Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (a) | 123927 |
| 3743 | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, <br> Inc. (a) | 236820 |
| 3232 | Bridgebio Pharma, Inc. (a) | 214863 |
| 3484 | CG Oncology, Inc. (a) | 204859 |
| 6889 | Exelixis, Inc. (a) | 303529 |
| 4408 | Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 306488 |
| 6823 | Immunome, Inc. (a) | 149151 |
| 3091 | Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 282363 |
| 424 | Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, <br> Inc. (a) | 183168 |
| 754 | Natera, Inc. (a) | 156862 |
| 1260 | Nuvalent, Inc., Class A (a) | 128457 |
| 1499 | Praxis Precision Medicines, <br> Inc. (a) | 504788 |
| 2063 | Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 189961 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Biotechnology (Continued)**  |  |
| 2901 | PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | $197819 |
| 2501 | Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 231918 |
| 4630 | Scholar Rock Holding Corp. (a) | 204970 |
| 5493 | Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 236254 |
| 11032 | Travere Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 328643 |
| 2237 | Twist Bioscience Corp. (a) | 104960 |
| 2403 | Veracyte, Inc. (a) | 87926 |
| 6185 | Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 267378 |
|  |  | 5009557 |
|  | **Broadline Retail — 0.9%**  |  |
| 3473 | Global-e Online Ltd. (a) | 121451 |
| 2767 | Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, <br> Inc. (a) | 296346 |
|  |  | 417797 |
|  | **Building Products — 1.5%**  |  |
| 2252 | AAON, Inc. | 227902 |
| 1337 | Griffon Corp. | 113966 |
| 999 | Modine Manufacturing Co. (a) | 227023 |
| 2325 | Zurn Elkay Water Solutions <br> Corp. | 118529 |
|  |  | 687420 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 2.1%**  |  |
| 3626 | Bullish (a) | 113820 |
| 1388 | Piper Sandler Cos. | 410223 |
| 1168 | StoneX Group, Inc. (a) | 148920 |
| 6584 | Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A | 272644 |
|  |  | 945607 |
|  | **Chemicals — 0.5%**  |  |
| 1240 | Balchem Corp. | 224973 |
|  | **Commercial Services &** <br> **Supplies — 0.6%**  |  |
| 8912 | Montrose Environmental Group, <br> Inc. (a) | 260409 |
|  | **Communications Equipment** <br> **— 1.7%**  |  |
| 1192 | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (a) | 100402 |
| 763 | Ciena Corp. (a) | 266058 |
| 578 | Lumentum Holdings, Inc. (a) | 405126 |
|  |  | 771586 |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **— 3.1%**  |  |
| 2223 | Construction Partners, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 298705 |
| 525 | Dycom Industries, Inc. (a) | 220510 |
| 1320 | Everus Construction Group, <br> Inc. (a) | 159548 |
| 3499 | Legence Corp., Class A (a) | 203117 |
| 534 | MYR Group, Inc. (a) | 144159 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Construction & Engineering** <br> **(Continued)**  |  |
| 3242 | Solv Energy, Inc., Class A (a) | $102188 |
| 647 | Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (a) | 277000 |
|  |  | 1405227 |
|  | **Construction Materials —** <br> **0.3%**  |  |
| 5687 | James Hardie Industries PLC (a) | 138478 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 3.3%**  |  |
| 6202 | Encore Capital Group, Inc. (a) | 423534 |
| 17843 | EZCORP, Inc., Class A (a) | 473375 |
| 2443 | FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | 470986 |
| 8582 | LendingClub Corp. (a) | 127958 |
|  |  | 1495853 |
|  | **Diversified Consumer Services** <br> **— 0.3%**  |  |
| 1889 | Bright Horizons Family <br> Solutions, Inc. (a) | 140768 |
|  | **Electrical Equipment — 4.7%**  |  |
| 3435 | American Superconductor <br> Corp. (a) | 111912 |
| 14160 | Amprius Technologies, Inc. (a) | 151937 |
| 4085 | Bloom Energy Corp., Class A (a) | 635912 |
| 30712 | Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (a) | 174905 |
| 3563 | Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (a) | 122532 |
| 553 | Generac Holdings, Inc. (a) | 124630 |
| 2675 | Nextpower, Inc., Class A (a) | 281142 |
| 782 | Powell Industries, Inc. | 409455 |
| 725 | Vicor Corp. (a) | 146015 |
|  |  | 2158440 |
|  | **Electronic Equipment,** <br> **Instruments & Components** <br>**— 4.6%**  |  |
| 2939 | Cognex Corp. | 159882 |
| 1105 | Coherent Corp. (a) | 286118 |
| 1208 | Fabrinet (a) | 659121 |
| 11097 | Mirion Technologies, Inc. (a) | 239806 |
| 10697 | nLight, Inc. (a) | 601064 |
| 451 | OSI Systems, Inc. (a) | 128625 |
|  |  | 2074616 |
|  | **Energy Equipment & Services** <br> **— 2.6%**  |  |
| 4256 | Archrock, Inc. | 150364 |
| 6701 | Solaris Energy Infrastructure, <br> Inc. | 332571 |
| 6514 | TechnipFMC PLC | 431943 |
| 2513 | Weatherford International PLC | 265021 |
|  |  | 1179899 |
|  | **Financial Services — 0.2%**  |  |
| 2576 | Toast, Inc., Class A (a) | 70351 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Ground Transportation —** <br> **1.0%**  |  |
| 2979 | Knight-Swift Transportation <br> Holdings, Inc. | $187439 |
| 682 | Saia, Inc. (a) | 276476 |
|  |  | 463915 |
|  | **Health Care Equipment &** <br> **Supplies — 2.4%**  |  |
| 2863 | Axogen, Inc. (a) | 90843 |
| 1397 | Glaukos Corp. (a) | 168199 |
| 2366 | Globus Medical, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 225858 |
| 114 | Insulet Corp. (a) | 28114 |
| 2791 | iRhythm Holdings, Inc. (a) | 373296 |
| 1379 | TransMedics Group, Inc. (a) | 200313 |
|  |  | 1086623 |
|  | **Health Care Providers &** <br> **Services — 1.1%**  |  |
| 3796 | Guardant Health, Inc. (a) | 356445 |
| 2023 | HealthEquity, Inc. (a) | 154739 |
|  |  | 511184 |
|  | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** <br> **— 2.4%**  |  |
| 841 | Brinker International, Inc. (a) | 124636 |
| 17977 | First Watch Restaurant Group, <br> Inc. (a) | 223993 |
| 29751 | Genius Sports Ltd. (a) | 184754 |
| 9523 | Sportradar Group AG, <br> Class A (a) | 173890 |
| 3221 | Travel + Leisure Co. | 237388 |
| 496 | Wingstop, Inc. | 128717 |
|  |  | 1073378 |
|  | **Household Durables — 1.0%**  |  |
| 1361 | Installed Building Products, Inc. | 446081 |
|  | **Independent Power and** <br> **Renewable Electricity** <br>**Producers — 0.2%**  |  |
| 998 | Ormat Technologies, Inc. | 103493 |
|  | **Insurance — 1.6%**  |  |
| 439 | Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | 171065 |
| 2576 | Palomar Holdings, Inc. (a) | 318677 |
| 6355 | Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. | 250069 |
|  |  | 739811 |
|  | **Leisure Products — 0.4%**  |  |
| 2187 | BRP, Inc. | 160384 |
|  | **Life Sciences Tools & Services** <br> **— 2.5%**  |  |
| 3740 | Azenta, Inc. (a) | 100905 |
| 7653 | BioLife Solutions, Inc. (a) | 185203 |
| 3092 | Bio-Techne Corp. | 182428 |
| 1679 | ICON PLC (a) | 181567 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Life Sciences Tools & Services** <br> **(Continued)**  |  |
| 477 | Medpace Holdings, Inc. (a) | $215489 |
| 46 | OmniAb, Inc. - 12.5 Earnout <br> Shares (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) | 0 |
| 46 | OmniAb, Inc. - 15 Earnout <br> Shares (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) | 0 |
| 2004 | Repligen Corp. (a) | 257975 |
|  |  | 1123567 |
|  | **Machinery — 5.2%**  |  |
| 5260 | Alliance Laundry Holdings, <br> Inc. (a) | 117982 |
| 989 | Crane Co. | 198324 |
| 710 | ESCO Technologies, Inc. | 196876 |
| 1298 | Federal Signal Corp. | 151126 |
| 2557 | Flowserve Corp. | 226346 |
| 1092 | JBT Marel Corp. | 168168 |
| 8435 | Kornit Digital Ltd. (a) | 128971 |
| 1164 | Lindsay Corp. | 156791 |
| 859 | RBC Bearings, Inc. (a) | 494715 |
| 1634 | SPX Technologies, Inc. (a) | 370820 |
| 2458 | Terex Corp. | 169086 |
|  |  | 2379205 |
|  | **Metals & Mining — 1.2%**  |  |
| 5160 | Hudbay Minerals, Inc. | 146183 |
| 2562 | MP Materials Corp. (a) | 150825 |
| 3955 | Pan American Silver Corp. | 271708 |
|  |  | 568716 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** <br> **— 3.0%**  |  |
| 3187 | Antero Resources Corp. (a) | 117313 |
| 2349 | Cameco Corp. | 278122 |
| 611 | Gulfport Energy Corp. (a) | 127491 |
| 8034 | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., <br> Class A | 223506 |
| 22638 | Uranium Energy Corp. (a) | 347041 |
| 5439 | Viper Energy, Inc., Class A | 253131 |
|  |  | 1346604 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 5.7%**  |  |
| 1089 | Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 178476 |
| 10650 | Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, <br> Inc. (a) | 437715 |
| 9134 | Definium Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 159388 |
| 8912 | Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 271281 |
| 3874 | Indivior Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 126757 |
| 1851 | Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 367072 |
| 7424 | Septerna, Inc. (a) | 215445 |
| 2441 | Structure Therapeutics, Inc., <br> ADR (a) | 153734 |
| 5153 | Supernus Pharmaceuticals, <br> Inc. (a) | 282024 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals (Continued)**  |  |
| 2860 | Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | $215987 |
| 13476 | WaVe Life Sciences Ltd. (a) | 187721 |
|  |  | 2595600 |
|  | **Professional Services — 1.8%**  |  |
| 3072 | Maximus, Inc. | 232274 |
| 17522 | Planet Labs PBC (a) | 422981 |
| 2101 | UL Solutions, Inc., Class A | 176421 |
|  |  | 831676 |
|  | **Real Estate Management &** <br> **Development — 0.3%**  |  |
| 11859 | Compass, Inc., Class A (a) | 115625 |
|  | **Semiconductors &** <br> **Semiconductor Equipment** <br>**— 8.6%**  |  |
| 1698 | Ambarella, Inc. (a) | 102457 |
| 2086 | Camtek Ltd. (a) | 349175 |
| 1622 | Credo Technology Group <br> Holding Ltd. (a) | 182102 |
| 1975 | Impinj, Inc. (a) | 242253 |
| 2519 | Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (a) | 240867 |
| 3164 | MACOM Technology Solutions <br> Holdings, Inc. (a) | 785052 |
| 851 | Onto Innovation, Inc. (a) | 183722 |
| 2843 | Power Integrations, Inc. | 136237 |
| 4465 | Rambus, Inc. (a) | 444982 |
| 2327 | Semtech Corp. (a) | 209942 |
| 1069 | Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (a) | 218643 |
| 1374 | Silicon Motion Technology <br> Corp., ADR | 177562 |
| 1154 | SiTime Corp. (a) | 459153 |
| 901 | Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (a) | 112508 |
| 1448 | Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (a) | 87865 |
|  |  | 3932520 |
|  | **Software — 5.4%**  |  |
| 1966 | Agilysys, Inc. (a) | 141886 |
| 5324 | Braze, Inc., Class A (a) | 101103 |
| 6730 | Cipher Digital, Inc. (a) | 104988 |
| 2710 | Descartes Systems Group (The), <br> Inc. (a) | 179537 |
| 1011 | Guidewire Software, Inc. (a) | 146919 |
| 1118 | InterDigital, Inc. | 409781 |
| 2901 | JFrog Ltd. (a) | 116475 |
| 1317 | Manhattan Associates, Inc. (a) | 178361 |
| 9523 | Netskope, Inc., Class A (a) | 102848 |
| 5134 | PAR Technology Corp. (a) | 84146 |
| 2882 | Rubrik, Inc., Class A (a) | 149749 |
| 8397 | SentinelOne, Inc., Class A (a) | 110169 |
| 4294 | Tenable Holdings, Inc. (a) | 82574 |
| 9360 | Terawulf, Inc. (a) | 151819 |
| 7672 | Varonis Systems, Inc. (a) | 177223 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** | **COMMON STOCKS (Continued)** |
|  | **Software (Continued)**  |  |
| 4275 | Via Transportation, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | $73444 |
| 9484 | Zeta Global Holdings Corp., <br> Class A (a) | 160754 |
|  |  | 2471776 |
|  | **Specialty Retail — 3.6%**  |  |
| 5477 | Academy Sports & Outdoors, <br> Inc. | 329332 |
| 2173 | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (a) | 411175 |
| 1698 | Five Below, Inc. (a) | 379554 |
| 8847 | National Vision Holdings, <br> Inc. (a) | 238604 |
| 6717 | RealReal (The), Inc. (a) | 82350 |
| 2557 | Revolve Group, Inc. (a) | 64334 |
| 2288 | Victoria's Secret & Co. (a) | 143458 |
|  |  | 1648807 |
|  | **Technology Hardware, Storage** <br> **& Peripherals — 0.3%**  |  |
| 2118 | Pure Storage, Inc., Class A (a) | 136018 |
|  | **Tobacco — 0.7%**  |  |
| 2364 | Turning Point Brands, Inc. | 323844 |
|  | **Trading Companies &** <br> **Distributors — 2.2%**  |  |
| 3823 | EquipmentShare.com, Inc., <br> Class A (a) | 110943 |
| 2693 | SiteOne Landscape Supply, <br> Inc. (a) | 384803 |
| 8683 | Titan Machinery, Inc. (a) | 169232 |
| 8317 | Xometry, Inc., Class A (a) | 341122 |
|  |  | 1006100 |
|  | **Total Common Stocks** | 45078512 |
|  | (Cost $36,633,706) |  |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0%** |
| 467610 | Morgan Stanley Institutional <br> Liquidity Funds - Treasury <br> Portfolio - Institutional Class - <br> 3.54% (f) | 467610 |
|  | (Cost $467,610) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.0%** | 45546122 |
|  | (Cost $37,101,316) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and** <br> **Liabilities — (0.0)%** | (22676)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $45523446 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Non-income
 producing security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) 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 "Advisor").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Restricted
 security as to resale, excluding Rule 144A securities
 (see Note 2D - Restricted Securities in the Notes to Financial
 Statements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) 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 February 28, 2026, securities noted
 as such are valued at $0 or 0.0% of net assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) 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;(f) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

&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 February 28, 2026 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Common Stocks: |  |  |  |  |
| Life Sciences Tools & <br> Services<br>| $1123567 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1123567 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $—<br> \*\*<br>|
| Other Industry <br> Categories\*<br>| 43954945 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43954945 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Money Market Funds | 467610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 467610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | $45546122 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $45546122 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $—<br> \*\*<br>|

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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.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**Statement of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS:** |  |
| Investments, at value | $45546122 |
| Dividends receivable | 8965 |
| Total Assets | 45555087 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |
| Investment advisory fees payable | 31641 |
| Total Liabilities | 31641 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $45523446 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |
| Paid-in capital | $38269596 |
| Par value | 18000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | 7235850 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $45523446 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $25.29 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share) | 1800002 |
| Investments, at cost | $37101316 |

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**Statement of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |
| Dividends | $41442 |
| Foreign withholding tax | (196)<br>|
| Total investment income | 41246 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 162725<br>|
| Other expenses | 1903 |
| Total expenses | 164628 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | (123382)<br>|
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |
| Investments | 1101815 |
| Foreign currency transactions | (3)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1101812 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 3529152 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | 4630964 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS** | $4507582 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $(123382)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(155700)<br>|
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1101812 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 446869 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 3529152 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2019718 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 4507582 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2310887 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |
| Investment operations |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (102481)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 14491062<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8190343<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (5051733) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions | 14491062 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3138610 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 18998644 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5347016 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 26524802 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21177786 |
| End of period | $45523446 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $26524802 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 1200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1050002 |
| Shares sold | 600000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 400000 |
| Shares redeemed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (250000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 1800002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1200002 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **Period** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2022 (a)** |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.19 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | (0.09) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) <br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.15<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.87<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.30<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4.94) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 3.19<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.02<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.78<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5.02) <br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $25.29<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.10<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $16.39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $15.17<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 14.43<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.02<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23.06<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.04<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (24.86)% <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $45523<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26525<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21178<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $7374<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1517<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.96<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.95<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.95<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.95<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.95<br> % (d)<br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.72)% (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.64)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.47)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.54)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.55)% (d)<br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (f) | 47<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 84<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 86<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 79<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74<br> % <br>|

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inception
 date is October 13, 2021, 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) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the expense ratio would have been 0.95%.

&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 Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

This report covers the First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (the "Fund"), a non-diversified series of the Trust, which trades under the ticker "MMSC" on NYSE Arca, Inc. The Fund represents a separate series of shares of beneficial interest in the Trust. Unlike conventional mutual funds, the 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 Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by small capitalization companies. The Fund considers small capitalization companies to be those companies with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, within the market capitalization range of the companies comprising the Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Growth Index (as of the index's most recent reconstitution). The Fund's portfolio is principally composed of common stocks issued by companies domiciled in the United States and common stocks issued by non-U.S. companies that are principally traded in the United States. The Fund utilizes a multi-manager approach to provide exposure to the small capitalization growth segment of the equity market through the blending of multiple portfolio management teams. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. The Fund may not be appropriate for all investors.

**2. Significant Accounting Policies** 

The Fund is considered an investment company and follows 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 Fund 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**

The 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. The Fund's NAV is calculated by dividing the value of all assets of the Fund (including accrued interest and dividends), less all liabilities (including accrued expenses and dividends declared but unpaid), by the total number of shares outstanding.

The 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 Fund's 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. The Fund's investments are valued as follows:

Common stocks and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding Nasdaq, Inc. ("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.

Equity securities traded in an over-the-counter market are valued at the close price or the last trade price.

Shares of open-end funds are valued based on NAV per share.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**February 28, 2026 (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 the 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.

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;&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 the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026, is included with the 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. Interest income, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis.

**C. Foreign Currency**

The books and records of the Fund 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 Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**February 28, 2026 (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 Statement 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 Statement 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 Statement 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 Statement of Operations.

**D. Restricted Securities**

As of February 28, 2026, the Fund held restricted securities as shown in the following table that the Advisor has deemed illiquid pursuant to procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Security | Acquisition <br>Date<br>| Shares | Current <br>Price<br>| Carrying <br>Cost<br>| Value | % of <br>Net Assets<br>|
| OmniAb, Inc. - 12.5 Earnout Shares | 11/02/22 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | 0.00<br> %<br>|
| OmniAb, Inc. - 15 Earnout Shares | 11/02/22 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46 | 0.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0 | 0.00 |
|  |  |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | 0.00<br> %<br>|

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**E. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of the Fund, if any, are declared and paid quarterly, or as the Board of Trustees may determine from time to time. Distributions of net realized capital gains earned by the Fund, if any, are distributed at least annually. The 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 portfolio securities held by the Fund 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 during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 was as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Distributions paid from: |  |
| Ordinary income | $102481 |
| Capital gains |  |
| Return of capital |  |

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As of August 31, 2025, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for the Fund were as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Undistributed ordinary income | $— |
| Accumulated capital and other gain (loss) | (1702454)<br>|
| Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 4430722 |

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**F. Income Taxes**

The 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, the Fund may be subject to an excise tax of 4% of the amount by which approximately 98% of the Fund's taxable income exceeds the distributions from such taxable income for the calendar year.

The Fund is 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. The taxable period ended 2022 and taxable years ended 2023,

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, management has evaluated the application of these standards to the Fund and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's financial statements for uncertain tax positions.

The 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. The 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 August 31, 2025, for federal income tax purposes, the Fund had $1,702,454 of non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available, 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 the Fund's shareholders.

Certain losses realized during the current fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the Fund had no net late year ordinary or capital losses.

As of February 28, 2026, 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:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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>|
| $37101316 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10705231 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(2260425)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $8444806 |

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**G. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

**H. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 the Fund. The Fund operates as a single operating segment. The 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 Fund, 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 ongoing monitoring of the securities in the Fund's portfolio, selecting and overseeing the investment sub-advisors, managing the Fund's business affairs and providing certain administrative services necessary for the management of the Fund.

Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor, First Trust manages the Fund's portfolio based on recommendations provided by the Sub-Advisors (defined below) and is responsible for the expenses of the Fund including the cost of transfer agency, sub-advisory, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses, which are paid by the Fund. The annual unitary management fee payable by the Fund to First Trust for these services will be reduced at certain levels of the Fund's net assets ("breakpoints") and calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.95000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.92625<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.90250<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.87875<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion up to and including $15 billion | 0.85500<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $15 billion | 0.80750<br> %<br>|

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The Fund utilizes a multi-manager structure. The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, and First Trust have retained Driehaus Capital Management LLC ("DCM") and Stephens Investment Management Group, LLC ("SIMG") (each, a "Sub-Advisor" and together, "Sub-Advisors"), to serve as non-discretionary investment sub-advisors to the Fund pursuant to sub-advisory agreements (the "Sub-Advisory Agreements"). In this capacity, DCM and SIMG are each responsible for providing recommendations to First Trust regarding the selection and allocation of the securities in the portion of the Fund's portfolio they have been allocated by First Trust. Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreements, First Trust has agreed to pay for the services and facilities provided by the Sub-Advisors through sub-advisory fees equal in the aggregate to an annual rate of 0.35% of the average daily net assets of the Fund (i.e., for each sub-advisor, 0.35% of the average daily net assets of the portion of the Fund's assets allocated to that sub-advisor). Each Sub-Advisor's fees are paid by First Trust out of First Trust's management fee.

Changes to the ownership structure of SIMG, which occurred on December 31, 2025, operated as an "assignment" of the Fund's prior investment sub-advisory agreement with SIMG under the 1940 Act. As a result, the prior investment sub-advisory agreement terminated pursuant to its terms and the requirements of the 1940 Act. In anticipation of such termination, on April 22, 2025, the Board approved a new investment sub-advisory agreement with SIMG to take effect upon the termination of the prior investment sub-advisory agreement to provide for SIMG's continuous service as an investment sub-advisor to the Fund. The Board's approval of the new investment sub-advisory agreement with SIMG was given pursuant to the Advisor's reliance on an exemptive order issued by the SEC to the Advisor and the Trust and certain no-action assurances issued by the SEC staff that permit the Advisor, subject to approval by the Board, to enter into new sub-advisory agreements for the Fund without obtaining shareholder approval.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY"). Under the service agreements, BNY performs custodial, fund accounting, certain administrative services, and transfer agency services for the Fund. As custodian, BNY is responsible for custody of the Fund's assets. As fund accountant and administrator, BNY is responsible for maintaining the books and records of the Fund's securities and cash. As transfer agent, BNY is responsible for maintaining shareholder records for the Fund. BNY is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, a financial holding company.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. 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 February 28, 2026, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were $16,158,344 and $16,476,437, respectively.

For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of in-kind purchases and proceeds from in-kind sales were $14,361,256 and $0, respectively.

**5. Creations, Redemptions and Transaction Fees**

The 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

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

with the 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, the 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 the 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 the 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 the Fund's shares and underlying securities provides arbitrage opportunities that are designed to help keep the market price of the Fund's shares at or close to the NAV per share of the Fund.

The 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 the 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.

The 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 the 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 the 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 Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year to reimburse First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), the distributor of the Fund, 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 Fund, and pursuant to a contractual arrangement, no 12b-1 fees will be paid any time before December 31, 2026.

**7. Indemnification**

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, 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 Fund 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 Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

**Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants (Item 8 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the six months ended February 28, 2026.

**Proxy Disclosures (Item 9 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no matters submitted for vote by shareholders of the Fund during the six months ended February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees of the Fund are compensated through the unitary management fee paid by the Fund to the advisor and not directly by the Fund. The investment advisory fee paid is included in the Statement of Operations.

**Statement Regarding the Basis for the Board's Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (Item 11 of Form N-CSR)**

Not applicable for the most recent fiscal half year.

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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<u>First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD) <br> First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information**

**February 28, 2026** 

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| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_4d214d9e-f0af-4588-b80b-29e0fa6d42be_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4302_1) |  |
| [First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)](#xx_4d214d9e-f0af-4588-b80b-29e0fa6d42be_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4302_1) | 1 |
| [First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)](#xx_4d214d9e-f0af-4588-b80b-29e0fa6d42be_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4290_1) | 16 |
| [Statements of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_4d214d9e-f0af-4588-b80b-29e0fa6d42be_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4302_1) | 33 |
| [Statements of Operations](#xx_4d214d9e-f0af-4588-b80b-29e0fa6d42be_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4302_1) | 34 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_4d214d9e-f0af-4588-b80b-29e0fa6d42be_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4302_1) | 35 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_4d214d9e-f0af-4588-b80b-29e0fa6d42be_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4302_1) | 36 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_4d214d9e-f0af-4588-b80b-29e0fa6d42be_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4302_1) | 38 |
| [Other Information](#xx_4d214d9e-f0af-4588-b80b-29e0fa6d42be_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4302_1) | 46 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that any series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (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 Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Coupon**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 43.3%** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 43.3%** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 43.3%** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 43.3%** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 43.3%** |
|  | **Advertising — 0.1%** | **Advertising — 0.1%** | **Advertising — 0.1%** |  |
| $2190000 | Omnicom Group, Inc. (a) | 5.30% | 06/02/36 | $2174718 |
|  | **Aerospace/Defense — 4.6%** | **Aerospace/Defense — 4.6%** | **Aerospace/Defense — 4.6%** |  |
| 15935000 | Boeing (The) Co. | 6.53% | 05/01/34 | 17871548 |
| 2030000 | Boeing (The) Co. | 5.81% | 05/01/50 | 2039507 |
| 30930000 | Boeing (The) Co. | 7.01% | 05/01/64 | 35888918 |
| 6324000 | General Dynamics Corp. | 4.95% | 08/15/35 | 6543237 |
| 8518000 | General Electric Co. | 4.90% | 01/29/36 | 8740768 |
| 3663000 | Howmet Aerospace, Inc. (a) | 4.75% | 04/15/36 | 3675878 |
| 16960000 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | 5.35% | 06/01/34 | 17703474 |
| 13027000 | Lockheed Martin Corp. | 5.00% | 08/15/35 | 13468052 |
| 21245000 | Northrop Grumman Corp. | 5.25% | 07/15/35 | 22247033 |
| 22711000 | RTX Corp. | 6.10% | 03/15/34 | 25118065 |
| 5000000 | TransDigm, Inc. (b) | 6.75% | 08/15/28 | 5095275 |
| 1934000 | TransDigm, Inc. (b) | 6.00% | 01/15/33 | 1969651 |
|  |  |  |  | 160361406 |
|  | **Airlines — 1.1%** | **Airlines — 1.1%** | **Airlines — 1.1%** |  |
| 12216000 | Southwest Airlines Co. | 5.25% | 11/15/35 | 12121149 |
| 8583000 | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | 4.88% | 03/01/29 | 8666368 |
| 8570000 | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | 5.38% | 03/01/31 | 8748338 |
| 8700000 | United Airlines, Inc. (b) | 4.63% | 04/15/29 | 8699219 |
|  |  |  |  | 38235074 |
|  | **Apparel — 0.5%** | **Apparel — 0.5%** | **Apparel — 0.5%** |  |
| 20534000 | VF Corp. | 2.95% | 04/23/30 | 18868140 |
|  | **Auto Manufacturers — 2.4%** | **Auto Manufacturers — 2.4%** | **Auto Manufacturers — 2.4%** |  |
| 1778000 | Allison Transmission, Inc. (b) | 5.88% | 12/01/33 | 1816697 |
| 10000000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 6.80% | 05/12/28 | 10462576 |
| 28021000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 6.50% | 02/07/35 | 29388544 |
| 6650000 | General Motors Co. | 5.63% | 04/15/30 | 6980734 |
| 15955000 | General Motors Co. | 6.25% | 04/15/35 | 17148014 |
| 8510000 | General Motors Financial Co., Inc. | 5.45% | 01/08/36 | 8661125 |
| 8555000 | Hyundai Capital America (b) | 4.55% | 01/08/31 | 8636541 |
|  |  |  |  | 83094231 |
|  | **Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.2%** | **Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.2%** | **Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.2%** |  |
| 4358000 | Goodyear Tire & Rubber (The) Co. | 6.63% | 07/15/30 | 4455641 |
| 2730000 | Goodyear Tire & Rubber (The) Co. | 5.63% | 04/30/33 | 2600278 |
|  |  |  |  | 7055919 |
|  | **Banks — 8.5%** | **Banks — 8.5%** | **Banks — 8.5%** |  |
| 2000000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 2.59% | 04/29/31 | 1880869 |
| 5265000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 1.92% | 10/24/31 | 4751738 |
| 2594000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 4.46% | 02/06/32 | 2613989 |
| 1800000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 5.29% | 04/25/34 | 1868674 |
| 920000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 5.51% | 01/24/36 | 965964 |
| 2594000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 5.05% | 02/06/37 | 2632495 |
| 8578000 | Fifth Third Bancorp (c) | 4.57% | 04/29/32 | 8630790 |
| 3727000 | Fifth Third Bancorp (c) | 5.14% | 01/29/37 | 3739923 |
| 5490000 | First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (c) | 5.23% | 03/12/31 | 5592438 |
| 23040000 | First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (c) | 6.25% | 03/12/40 | 23473451 |
| 1790000 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA (c) | 5.28% | 03/18/27 | 1791027 |
| 860000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 1.43% | 03/09/27 | 859478 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Banks (Continued)** | **Banks (Continued)** | **Banks (Continued)** |  |
| $18965000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 1.54% | 09/10/27 | $18717795 |
| 1785000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 5.22% | 04/23/31 | 1848190 |
| 8360000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 5.33% | 07/23/35 | 8632405 |
| 8020000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 5.02% | 10/23/35 | 8105955 |
| 8554000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 5.07% | 01/21/37 | 8617489 |
| 8656000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 5.39% | 02/02/41 | 8594006 |
| 1944000 | Huntington Bancshares, Inc. (c) | 5.61% | 01/28/41 | 1954142 |
| 1765000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 5.57% | 04/22/28 | 1796894 |
| 2625000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 4.01% | 04/23/29 | 2625123 |
| 1445000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 2.07% | 06/01/29 | 1386180 |
| 1855000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 1.95% | 02/04/32 | 1665298 |
| 2260000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 2.55% | 11/08/32 | 2059101 |
| 1800000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 5.34% | 01/23/35 | 1876658 |
| 2045000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 4.95% | 10/22/35 | 2077592 |
| 1300000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 5.50% | 01/24/36 | 1367883 |
| 4011000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 5.58% | 07/23/36 | 4172948 |
| 5776000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 4.81% | 10/22/36 | 5767274 |
| 5563000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 4.90% | 01/22/37 | 5598503 |
| 8580000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 5.19% | 02/05/37 | 8670742 |
| 610000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 1.51% | 07/20/27 | 604389 |
| 6500000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 1.93% | 04/28/32 | 5770812 |
| 3340000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 6.63% | 11/01/34 | 3753393 |
| 5567000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 5.07% | 01/30/37 | 5616625 |
| 8472000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 5.30% | 04/20/37 | 8681647 |
| 9705000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 5.31% | 01/18/41 | 9659356 |
| 8415000 | Morgan Stanley, Series I (c) | 4.89% | 10/22/36 | 8374996 |
| 8430000 | Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. (c) | 4.47% | 11/19/31 | 8483673 |
| 14866000 | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (c) | 6.17% | 11/01/30 | 15592769 |
| 2365000 | PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc. (c) | 6.88% | 10/20/34 | 2693472 |
| 8515000 | PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc. (c) | 5.42% | 01/25/41 | 8611599 |
| 4996000 | Regions Financial Corp. (c) | 5.50% | 09/06/35 | 5181111 |
| 4289000 | Royal Bank of Canada (c) | 6.50% | 11/24/85 | 4287377 |
| 1865000 | US Bancorp (c) | 4.48% | 01/26/32 | 1886071 |
| 2925000 | US Bancorp (c) | 4.84% | 02/01/34 | 2968981 |
| 1119000 | US Bancorp (c) | 5.03% | 01/26/37 | 1131472 |
| 6415000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 5.24% | 01/24/31 | 6656532 |
| 8165000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 5.39% | 04/24/34 | 8511302 |
| 14461000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 5.61% | 04/23/36 | 15214508 |
| 3895000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 4.89% | 09/15/36 | 3907801 |
| 8568000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 4.96% | 01/23/37 | 8603914 |
| 5190000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 5.43% | 01/23/47 | 5141322 |
|  |  |  |  | 295668136 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 0.2%** | **Biotechnology — 0.2%** | **Biotechnology — 0.2%** |  |
| 6901000 | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (b) | 5.50% | 02/15/34 | 6966713 |
|  | **Chemicals — 0.5%** | **Chemicals — 0.5%** | **Chemicals — 0.5%** |  |
| 8224000 | Celanese US Holdings LLC | 7.00% | 02/15/31 | 8475457 |
| 6500000 | Eastman Chemical Co. | 4.50% | 02/20/31 | 6501660 |
| 3918000 | Ecolab, Inc. | 5.00% | 09/01/35 | 4047139 |
|  |  |  |  | 19024256 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Commercial Services — 0.7%** | **Commercial Services — 0.7%** | **Commercial Services — 0.7%** |  |
| $8671000 | Global Payments, Inc. | 4.88% | 11/15/30 | $8664219 |
| 7630000 | Global Payments, Inc. | 5.55% | 11/15/35 | 7593439 |
| 8500000 | Shift4 Payments LLC / Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc. (b) | 6.75% | 08/15/32 | 8326833 |
|  |  |  |  | 24584491 |
|  | **Computers — 0.4%** | **Computers — 0.4%** | **Computers — 0.4%** |  |
| 2670000 | Leidos, Inc. | 2.30% | 02/15/31 | 2426634 |
| 8188000 | Leidos, Inc. | 5.40% | 03/15/32 | 8545039 |
| 2561000 | Leidos, Inc. (a) | 5.00% | 03/15/36 | 2555995 |
|  |  |  |  | 13527668 |
|  | **Diversified Financial Services — 2.6%** | **Diversified Financial Services — 2.6%** | **Diversified Financial Services — 2.6%** |  |
| 6996000 | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | 5.50% | 02/15/36 | 7056585 |
| 3685000 | American Express Co. (c) | 5.67% | 04/25/36 | 3903881 |
| 9935000 | American Express Co. (c) | 4.80% | 10/24/36 | 9843235 |
| 1102000 | American Express Co. (c) | 5.41% | 02/08/41 | 1126519 |
| 5360000 | Charles Schwab (The) Corp., SOFR Compounded Index + <br> 1.05% (d) | 4.77% | 03/03/27 | 5403109 |
| 9702000 | Citadel Securities Global Holdings LLC (b) | 5.50% | 06/18/30 | 9985150 |
| 9720000 | Citadel Securities Global Holdings LLC (b) | 6.20% | 06/18/35 | 10289598 |
| 20810000 | Jane Street Group / JSG Finance, Inc. (b) | 7.13% | 04/30/31 | 21663445 |
| 2709000 | Jane Street Group / JSG Finance, Inc. (b) | 6.13% | 11/01/32 | 2727248 |
| 8875000 | Jane Street Group / JSG Finance, Inc. (b) | 6.75% | 05/01/33 | 9114174 |
| 2726000 | Synchrony Financial (c) | 4.95% | 02/25/32 | 2710926 |
| 8404000 | Visa, Inc. | 4.70% | 02/12/36 | 8496811 |
|  |  |  |  | 92320681 |
|  | **Electric — 0.6%** | **Electric — 0.6%** | **Electric — 0.6%** |  |
| 4170000 | Constellation Energy Generation LLC | 4.40% | 01/15/31 | 4199386 |
| 7455000 | Constellation Energy Generation LLC | 5.88% | 01/15/66 | 7447112 |
| 3270000 | Edison International | 4.80% | 03/15/31 | 3269193 |
| 2185000 | Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC (b) | 5.35% | 04/01/35 | 2280058 |
| 1363000 | Pacific Gas and Electric Co. | 5.20% | 05/01/36 | 1368046 |
| 732000 | Pacific Gas and Electric Co. | 6.00% | 05/01/56 | 723509 |
|  |  |  |  | 19287304 |
|  | **Entertainment — 0.9%** | **Entertainment — 0.9%** | **Entertainment — 0.9%** |  |
| 7106000 | Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (b) | 4.63% | 10/15/29 | 6956861 |
| 5092000 | Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. | 4.05% | 03/15/29 | 5041691 |
| 6239000 | Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. | 4.28% | 03/15/32 | 5739880 |
| 10239000 | Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. | 5.14% | 03/15/52 | 6732142 |
| 8310000 | Vail Resorts, Inc. (b) | 5.63% | 07/15/30 | 8460951 |
|  |  |  |  | 32931525 |
|  | **Food — 1.8%** | **Food — 1.8%** | **Food — 1.8%** |  |
| 2752000 | Albertsons Cos., Inc. (b) | 5.63% | 03/31/32 | 2764512 |
| 19350000 | Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons, L.P. / <br> Albertsons LLC (b) | 6.50% | 02/15/28 | 19708652 |
| 1827000 | Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons, L.P. / <br> Albertsons LLC (b) | 5.50% | 03/31/31 | 1841580 |
| 16750000 | Kroger (The) Co. | 5.00% | 09/15/34 | 17036778 |
| 831000 | Pilgrim's Pride Corp. | 3.50% | 03/01/32 | 780289 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Food (Continued)** | **Food (Continued)** | **Food (Continued)** |  |
| $7285000 | Pilgrim's Pride Corp. | 6.25% | 07/01/33 | $7860420 |
| 12975000 | Pilgrim's Pride Corp. | 6.88% | 05/15/34 | 14534595 |
|  |  |  |  | 64526826 |
|  | **Healthcare-Products — 2.2%** | **Healthcare-Products — 2.2%** | **Healthcare-Products — 2.2%** |  |
| 3660000 | Abbott Laboratories (a) | 4.65% | 03/15/36 | 3662560 |
| 3655000 | Abbott Laboratories (a) | 5.50% | 03/15/56 | 3670239 |
| 2877000 | Insulet Corp. (b) | 6.50% | 04/01/33 | 2994005 |
| 16369000 | Medline Borrower, L.P. / Medline Co-Issuer, Inc. (b) | 6.25% | 04/01/29 | 16912811 |
| 7085000 | Solventum Corp. | 5.45% | 03/13/31 | 7433474 |
| 14380000 | Solventum Corp. | 5.60% | 03/23/34 | 15040876 |
| 10950000 | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 4.90% | 02/12/36 | 11144130 |
| 6165000 | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 5.55% | 02/12/46 | 6289325 |
| 8435000 | VSP Optical Group, Inc. (b) | 5.45% | 12/01/35 | 8585378 |
|  |  |  |  | 75732798 |
|  | **Healthcare-Services — 1.0%** | **Healthcare-Services — 1.0%** | **Healthcare-Services — 1.0%** |  |
| 2943000 | HCA, Inc. | 2.38% | 07/15/31 | 2659180 |
| 7285000 | HCA, Inc. | 5.45% | 09/15/34 | 7566618 |
| 18160000 | HCA, Inc. | 5.75% | 03/01/35 | 19230293 |
| 1911000 | HCA, Inc. | 5.70% | 11/15/55 | 1841134 |
| 5194000 | HealthEquity, Inc. (b) | 4.50% | 10/01/29 | 5065540 |
|  |  |  |  | 36362765 |
|  | **Home Builders — 0.0%** | **Home Builders — 0.0%** | **Home Builders — 0.0%** |  |
| 819000 | Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. (b) | 5.13% | 08/01/30 | 826805 |
|  | **Household Products/Wares — 0.0%** | **Household Products/Wares — 0.0%** | **Household Products/Wares — 0.0%** |  |
| 637000 | Spectrum Brands, Inc. (b) | 3.88% | 03/15/31 | 559799 |
|  | **Insurance — 0.2%** | **Insurance — 0.2%** | **Insurance — 0.2%** |  |
| 8365000 | Brown & Brown, Inc. | 5.55% | 06/23/35 | 8539860 |
|  | **Internet — 1.1%** | **Internet — 1.1%** | **Internet — 1.1%** |  |
| 8389000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 4.70% | 11/15/35 | 8497568 |
| 5151000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 4.80% | 02/15/36 | 5237626 |
| 1965000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 5.35% | 11/15/45 | 1974701 |
| 2807000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 5.45% | 11/15/55 | 2792155 |
| 2593000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 5.65% | 02/15/56 | 2655224 |
| 4211000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 5.70% | 11/15/75 | 4211836 |
| 8445000 | Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.65% | 11/20/35 | 8496541 |
| 4210000 | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 4.88% | 11/15/35 | 4253519 |
|  |  |  |  | 38119170 |
|  | **Lodging — 0.0%** | **Lodging — 0.0%** | **Lodging — 0.0%** |  |
| 956000 | Station Casinos LLC (b) | 4.50% | 02/15/28 | 952638 |
|  | **Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.1%** | **Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.1%** | **Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.1%** |  |
| 4122000 | GE Vernova, Inc. | 4.88% | 02/04/36 | 4175756 |
|  | **Machinery-Diversified — 0.2%** | **Machinery-Diversified — 0.2%** | **Machinery-Diversified — 0.2%** |  |
| 5155000 | Chart Industries, Inc. (b) | 7.50% | 01/01/30 | 5361519 |
|  | **Media — 2.0%** | **Media — 2.0%** | **Media — 2.0%** |  |
| 8049000 | CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp. (b) | 5.00% | 02/01/28 | 8036556 |
| 2670000 | Cox Enterprises, Inc. (b) | 7.38% | 07/15/27 | 2770546 |
| 4139000 | Discovery Communications LLC | 4.13% | 05/15/29 | 4084800 |
| 5425000 | Nexstar Media, Inc. (b) | 5.63% | 07/15/27 | 5429063 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Media (Continued)** | **Media (Continued)** | **Media (Continued)** |  |
| $9440000 | Nexstar Media, Inc. (b) | 4.75% | 11/01/28 | $9399369 |
| 14879000 | Paramount Global | 4.20% | 05/19/32 | 13109560 |
| 4543000 | Paramount Global | 4.38% | 03/15/43 | 2867675 |
| 8080000 | Paramount Global | 4.95% | 05/19/50 | 5110778 |
| 7260000 | Sirius XM Radio LLC (b) | 5.00% | 08/01/27 | 7260184 |
| 2592000 | Walt Disney (The) Co. | 4.00% | 03/14/31 | 2597981 |
| 8118000 | Walt Disney (The) Co. | 4.63% | 03/14/36 | 8097624 |
|  |  |  |  | 68764136 |
|  | **Oil & Gas — 3.1%** | **Oil & Gas — 3.1%** | **Oil & Gas — 3.1%** |  |
| 8592000 | Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp. (b) | 6.63% | 07/15/33 | 8921520 |
| 2903000 | HF Sinclair Corp. | 5.00% | 02/01/28 | 2900297 |
| 4135000 | Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. / Hilcorp Finance Co. (b) | 6.25% | 11/01/28 | 4166868 |
| 10687000 | Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. / Hilcorp Finance Co. (b) | 7.25% | 02/15/35 | 10591640 |
| 7618000 | Matador Resources Co. (a) (b) | 6.00% | 04/15/34 | 7618332 |
| 4942000 | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 7.88% | 09/15/31 | 5740003 |
| 8600000 | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 6.05% | 10/01/54 | 8565152 |
| 8140000 | Ovintiv, Inc. | 6.50% | 08/15/34 | 8917728 |
| 3894000 | Permian Resources Operating LLC (b) | 5.88% | 07/01/29 | 3909253 |
| 4960000 | Permian Resources Operating LLC (b) | 9.88% | 07/15/31 | 5320895 |
| 9456000 | Permian Resources Operating LLC (b) | 7.00% | 01/15/32 | 9929670 |
| 6000000 | Permian Resources Operating LLC (b) | 6.25% | 02/01/33 | 6216009 |
| 2302000 | Sunoco, L.P. (b) | 5.63% | 03/15/31 | 2322872 |
| 1360000 | Sunoco, L.P. (a) (b) | 5.38% | 07/15/31 | 1364876 |
| 2302000 | Sunoco, L.P. (b) | 5.88% | 03/15/34 | 2312345 |
| 1360000 | Sunoco, L.P. (a) (b) | 5.63% | 07/15/34 | 1361489 |
| 4476000 | TotalEnergies Capital U.S.A. LLC | 4.57% | 01/13/33 | 4533134 |
| 4476000 | TotalEnergies Capital U.S.A. LLC | 4.86% | 01/13/36 | 4524865 |
| 8281000 | Viper Energy Partners LLC | 5.70% | 08/01/35 | 8595471 |
|  |  |  |  | 107812419 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.4%** | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.4%** | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.4%** |  |
| 1830000 | AbbVie, Inc. (a) | 4.13% | 03/15/31 | 1836415 |
| 1830000 | AbbVie, Inc. (a) | 4.75% | 03/15/36 | 1840301 |
| 8175000 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (b) | 6.88% | 08/01/32 | 8604833 |
|  |  |  |  | 12281549 |
|  | **Pipelines — 1.5%** | **Pipelines — 1.5%** | **Pipelines — 1.5%** |  |
| 400000 | Buckeye Partners, L.P. (b) | 4.50% | 03/01/28 | 400585 |
| 9601000 | Buckeye Partners, L.P. (b) | 6.88% | 07/01/29 | 9967537 |
| 7385000 | Energy Transfer, L.P. | 6.20% | 04/01/55 | 7388516 |
| 3156000 | Flex Intermediate Holdco LLC (b) | 3.36% | 06/30/31 | 2941007 |
| 7619000 | Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance Corp. (a) | 6.75% | 03/15/34 | 7711113 |
| 8273000 | Kinetik Holdings, L.P. (b) | 6.63% | 12/15/28 | 8533145 |
| 6674000 | MPLX, L.P. | 6.20% | 09/15/55 | 6785554 |
| 7046000 | NuStar Logistics, L.P. | 6.38% | 10/01/30 | 7423046 |
| 1889000 | Targa Resources Corp. | 4.35% | 01/15/29 | 1904918 |
|  |  |  |  | 53055421 |
|  | **Real Estate — 0.6%** | **Real Estate — 0.6%** | **Real Estate — 0.6%** |  |
| 9200000 | CoStar Group, Inc. (b) | 2.80% | 07/15/30 | 8461344 |

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Real Estate (Continued)** | **Real Estate (Continued)** | **Real Estate (Continued)** |  |
| $8945000 | Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower LLC (b) | 6.75% | 05/15/28 | $8976594 |
| 5300000 | Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. | 5.00% | 03/01/31 | 5141267 |
|  |  |  |  | 22579205 |
|  | **Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.6%** | **Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.6%** | **Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.6%** |  |
| 5175000 | GLP Capital, L.P. / GLP Financing II, Inc. (a) | 5.63% | 03/01/36 | 5179917 |
| 3630000 | Iron Mountain, Inc. (b) | 5.25% | 03/15/28 | 3634462 |
| 1000000 | VICI Properties, L.P. / VICI Note Co., Inc. (b) | 3.88% | 02/15/29 | 986201 |
| 10296000 | VICI Properties, L.P. / VICI Note Co., Inc. (b) | 4.13% | 08/15/30 | 10061750 |
|  |  |  |  | 19862330 |
|  | **Retail — 0.4%** | **Retail — 0.4%** | **Retail — 0.4%** |  |
| 9010000 | Starbucks Corp. | 5.40% | 05/15/35 | 9503018 |
| 4875000 | Starbucks Corp. | 3.35% | 03/12/50 | 3448176 |
|  |  |  |  | 12951194 |
|  | **Semiconductors — 1.3%** | **Semiconductors — 1.3%** | **Semiconductors — 1.3%** |  |
| 6033000 | Broadcom, Inc. | 5.20% | 07/15/35 | 6237442 |
| 865000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC (b) | 5.50% | 01/25/31 | 903223 |
| 10900000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC (b) | 6.25% | 01/25/35 | 11747690 |
| 12440000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC (b) | 6.10% | 01/25/36 | 13295934 |
| 12305000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC (b) | 6.30% | 01/25/39 | 13325735 |
|  |  |  |  | 45510024 |
|  | **Software — 2.3%** | **Software — 2.3%** | **Software — 2.3%** |  |
| 8935000 | Fair Isaac Corp. (b) | 6.00% | 05/15/33 | 9038701 |
| 8023000 | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | 2.25% | 03/01/31 | 7243040 |
| 13925000 | Fiserv, Inc. | 5.25% | 08/11/35 | 13936903 |
| 5105000 | Oracle Corp. | 5.70% | 02/04/36 | 5109776 |
| 5195000 | Oracle Corp. | 6.70% | 02/04/56 | 5041084 |
| 11817000 | Synopsys, Inc. | 4.85% | 04/01/30 | 12102691 |
| 15184000 | Synopsys, Inc. | 5.15% | 04/01/35 | 15557067 |
| 5156000 | VMware LLC | 4.70% | 05/15/30 | 5272889 |
| 6400000 | VMware LLC | 2.20% | 08/15/31 | 5736144 |
|  |  |  |  | 79038295 |
|  | **Telecommunications — 0.6%** | **Telecommunications — 0.6%** | **Telecommunications — 0.6%** |  |
| 915000 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 3.75% | 04/15/27 | 913837 |
| 5905000 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 5.13% | 05/15/32 | 6135578 |
| 3625000 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 4.70% | 01/15/35 | 3606582 |
| 5416000 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 4.95% | 11/15/35 | 5468030 |
| 3799000 | Verizon Communications, Inc. | 5.00% | 01/15/36 | 3817315 |
|  |  |  |  | 19941342 |
|  | **Transportation — 0.3%** | **Transportation — 0.3%** | **Transportation — 0.3%** |  |
| 9283000 | Fedex Freight Holding Co., Inc. (b) | 5.25% | 03/15/36 | 9257860 |
|  | **Water — 0.3%** | **Water — 0.3%** | **Water — 0.3%** |  |
| 10820000 | American Water Capital Corp. | 5.25% | 03/01/35 | 11255070 |
|  | **Total Corporate Bonds and Notes** | **Total Corporate Bonds and Notes** | **Total Corporate Bonds and Notes** | 1511567043 |
|  | (Cost $1,477,512,660) | (Cost $1,477,512,660) | (Cost $1,477,512,660) |  |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 26.4%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 26.4%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 26.4%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 26.4%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 26.4%** |
| 87440000 | U.S. Treasury Bond  | 4.88% | 08/15/45 | 90978587 |
| 117157000 | U.S. Treasury Bond  | 4.63% | 11/15/45 | 117953302 |
| 74680000 | U.S. Treasury Bond  | 4.75% | 08/15/55 | 76068581 |

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
| $155115000 | U.S. Treasury Bond  | 4.63% | 11/15/55 | $154884750 |
| 36725521 | U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bond (e) | 1.63% | 10/15/29 | 37621262 |
| 17040000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 3.50% | 01/31/28 | 17073947 |
| 88569000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 4.13% | 10/31/29 | 90639647 |
| 63422000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 4.00% | 05/31/30 | 64720169 |
| 74233000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 3.75% | 01/31/31 | 74998528 |
| 106272000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 3.75% | 10/31/32 | 106587495 |
| 28321000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 4.00% | 11/15/35 | 28427204 |
| 59720000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 4.13% | 02/15/36 | 60517822 |
|  | **Total U.S. Government Bonds and Notes** | **Total U.S. Government Bonds and Notes** | **Total U.S. Government Bonds and Notes** | 920471294 |
|  | (Cost $903,036,825) | (Cost $903,036,825) | (Cost $903,036,825) |  |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 20.0%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 20.0%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 20.0%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 20.0%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 20.0%** |
|  | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.1%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.1%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.1%** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |  |  |  |
| 286206 | Series 2017-4656, Class EZ | 4.00% | 02/15/47 | 279636 |
| 4448937 | Series 2023-5354, Class AB | 6.00% | 05/25/49 | 4541860 |
| 12040211 | Series 2024-5473, Class BF, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.30% (d) | 4.97% | 11/25/54 | 12176293 |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association |  |  |  |
| 1200528 | Series 2012-20, Class ZT | 3.50% | 03/25/42 | 1165116 |
| 1351823 | Series 2012-84, Class VZ | 3.50% | 08/25/42 | 1319973 |
| 126738 | Series 2018-38, Class PA | 3.50% | 06/25/47 | 125578 |
| 476044 | Series 2018-43, Class CT | 3.00% | 06/25/48 | 430823 |
| 1397001 | Series 2023-64, Class HA | 5.50% | 09/25/50 | 1423152 |
|  | Government National Mortgage Association |  |  |  |
| 12960367 | Series 2018-78, Class NZ | 3.50% | 06/20/48 | 12264805 |
| 119978 | Series 2018-115, Class DE | 3.50% | 08/20/48 | 113301 |
| 141334 | Series 2018-124, Class NW | 3.50% | 09/20/48 | 134783 |
| 3042000 | Series 2019-1, Class KD | 3.50% | 01/20/49 | 2824009 |
| 245621 | Series 2019-12, Class QA | 3.50% | 09/20/48 | 242902 |
| 246119 | Series 2019-119, Class JE | 3.00% | 09/20/49 | 224858 |
| 1146142 | Series 2023-131, Class P | 5.50% | 06/20/48 | 1154714 |
| 745954 | Series 2024-30, Class CF, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.25% (d) | 4.91% | 02/20/54 | 753641 |
|  |  |  |  | 39175444 |
|  | **Pass-Through Securities — 18.9%** | **Pass-Through Securities — 18.9%** | **Pass-Through Securities — 18.9%** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
| 1111501 | Pool G08715  | 3.00% | 08/01/46 | 1033676 |
| 253852 | Pool G08726  | 3.00% | 10/01/46 | 235855 |
| 610647 | Pool G08732  | 3.00% | 11/01/46 | 567196 |
| 367999 | Pool G08750  | 3.00% | 03/01/47 | 341623 |
| 222300 | Pool G08788  | 3.50% | 11/01/47 | 212695 |
| 732118 | Pool G08792  | 3.50% | 12/01/47 | 699952 |
| 945303 | Pool G60038  | 3.50% | 01/01/44 | 917037 |
| 250426 | Pool G60080  | 3.50% | 06/01/45 | 242621 |
| 504078 | Pool G60344  | 4.00% | 12/01/45 | 501857 |
| 503358 | Pool G60582  | 3.50% | 05/01/46 | 485729 |
| 472168 | Pool G60658  | 3.50% | 07/01/46 | 457860 |
| 204625 | Pool G61556  | 3.50% | 08/01/48 | 196670 |
| 1461821 | Pool G61748  | 3.50% | 11/01/48 | 1408943 |
| 494621 | Pool G67700  | 3.50% | 08/01/46 | 476573 |
| 4094060 | Pool G67706  | 3.50% | 12/01/47 | 3950813 |

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Continued) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Continued) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Continued) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Continued) |
| $997429 | Pool G67707  | 3.50% | 01/01/48 | $960525 |
| 1149477 | Pool G67714  | 4.00% | 07/01/48 | 1135272 |
| 1575928 | Pool G67717  | 4.00% | 11/01/48 | 1558668 |
| 2439361 | Pool G67718  | 4.00% | 01/01/49 | 2409236 |
| 6484685 | Pool QA7837  | 3.50% | 03/01/50 | 6229058 |
| 17799862 | Pool QE0521  | 2.50% | 04/01/52 | 15482140 |
| 7856140 | Pool QF0490  | 5.50% | 09/01/52 | 8038970 |
| 610518 | Pool QK1634  | 6.50% | 05/01/43 | 635212 |
| 11006946 | Pool RA3078  | 3.00% | 07/01/50 | 10144649 |
| 6534224 | Pool RB5345  | 6.00% | 05/01/45 | 6713027 |
| 311894 | Pool RE6029  | 3.00% | 02/01/50 | 281123 |
| 10013421 | Pool SD0231  | 3.00% | 01/01/50 | 9266242 |
| 21945317 | Pool SD1657  | 2.50% | 02/01/52 | 19386642 |
| 14581354 | Pool SD2206  | 5.50% | 02/01/53 | 14891959 |
| 12861221 | Pool SD2509  | 5.50% | 03/01/53 | 13255894 |
| 21197434 | Pool SD3012  | 3.00% | 05/01/52 | 19462344 |
| 2693880 | Pool SD7511  | 3.50% | 01/01/50 | 2579752 |
| 8298118 | Pool SD7513  | 3.50% | 04/01/50 | 7914291 |
| 5035283 | Pool SD7518  | 3.00% | 06/01/50 | 4636074 |
| 22848252 | Pool SD7553  | 3.00% | 03/01/52 | 21013920 |
| 1720674 | Pool SD8107  | 2.50% | 11/01/50 | 1505680 |
| 19082784 | Pool SD8245  | 4.50% | 09/01/52 | 18975142 |
| 12190423 | Pool SD8266  | 4.50% | 11/01/52 | 12106598 |
| 33458672 | Pool SD8491  | 5.00% | 12/01/54 | 33660412 |
| 8769110 | Pool SL2146  | 5.50% | 08/01/55 | 8984532 |
| 9968974 | Pool TA0176  | 5.50% | 12/01/55 | 10180000 |
| 179104 | Pool U90772  | 3.50% | 01/01/43 | 172862 |
| 222596 | Pool U99114  | 3.50% | 02/01/44 | 214835 |
| 448744 | Pool ZA4692  | 3.50% | 06/01/46 | 432429 |
| 221029 | Pool ZM0063  | 4.00% | 08/01/45 | 219235 |
| 11040708 | Pool ZM1779  | 3.00% | 09/01/46 | 10252172 |
| 2357716 | Pool ZS4667  | 3.00% | 06/01/46 | 2191885 |
| 3924179 | Pool ZS4688  | 3.00% | 11/01/46 | 3640867 |
| 6202396 | Pool ZS4735  | 3.50% | 09/01/47 | 5896164 |
| 446925 | Pool ZS9844  | 3.50% | 07/01/46 | 430329 |
| 1171745 | Pool ZT0277  | 3.50% | 10/01/46 | 1129142 |
| 546003 | Pool ZT0531  | 3.50% | 04/01/47 | 526476 |
| 535934 | Pool ZT0536  | 3.50% | 03/01/48 | 514472 |
| 1668162 | Pool ZT0537  | 3.50% | 03/01/48 | 1604531 |
| 284674 | Pool ZT0542  | 4.00% | 07/01/48 | 280848 |
| 806173 | Pool ZT1703  | 4.00% | 01/01/49 | 795345 |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association |
| 1866795 | Pool AL8825  | 3.50% | 06/01/46 | 1798924 |
| 793124 | Pool AS0225  | 4.00% | 08/01/43 | 789096 |
| 939600 | Pool AS3134  | 3.50% | 08/01/44 | 907093 |
| 215679 | Pool AS6620  | 3.50% | 02/01/46 | 208004 |
| 4251764 | Pool BE3774  | 4.00% | 07/01/47 | 4185724 |
| 584147 | Pool BJ2692  | 3.50% | 04/01/48 | 558626 |
| 698260 | Pool BM1903  | 3.50% | 08/01/47 | 673078 |

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** |  |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) | Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) | Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) | Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) |
| $193103 | Pool BM2000  | 3.50% | 05/01/47 | $185503 |
| 481962 | Pool BM3260  | 3.50% | 01/01/48 | 462097 |
| 565976 | Pool BM4472  | 3.50% | 07/01/48 | 545055 |
| 1329163 | Pool BM5585  | 3.00% | 11/01/48 | 1231883 |
| 9550760 | Pool BN7755  | 3.00% | 09/01/49 | 8835158 |
| 7605550 | Pool BV8515  | 3.00% | 05/01/52 | 6898947 |
| 589067 | Pool BW4936  | 6.50% | 05/01/43 | 612889 |
| 17228329 | Pool BW9886  | 4.50% | 10/01/52 | 17101563 |
| 740363 | Pool CA0854  | 3.50% | 12/01/47 | 710436 |
| 342332 | Pool CA0907  | 3.50% | 12/01/47 | 328526 |
| 284704 | Pool CA0996  | 3.50% | 01/01/48 | 273169 |
| 2066220 | Pool CA1182  | 3.50% | 02/01/48 | 1982126 |
| 343123 | Pool CA1187  | 3.50% | 02/01/48 | 329292 |
| 226619 | Pool CA1710  | 4.50% | 05/01/48 | 227904 |
| 354929 | Pool CA2327  | 4.00% | 09/01/48 | 350954 |
| 2162975 | Pool CA3633  | 3.50% | 06/01/49 | 2077729 |
| 9473174 | Pool CA4534  | 3.00% | 11/01/49 | 8770247 |
| 25112343 | Pool CB0290  | 2.00% | 04/01/51 | 20990250 |
| 12172913 | Pool CB6854  | 4.50% | 08/01/53 | 12143260 |
| 6380719 | Pool DC9671  | 5.50% | 01/01/55 | 6518866 |
| 6999820 | Pool DE3460  | 5.50% | 07/01/55 | 7070987 |
| 2000812 | Pool DE7041  | 6.50% | 08/01/55 | 2098347 |
| 5698049 | Pool DE9741  | 5.50% | 10/01/55 | 5816833 |
| 5247161 | Pool DF6383  | 5.50% | 12/01/55 | 5356549 |
| 5778179 | Pool DF9514  | 5.50% | 01/01/56 | 5892236 |
| 17364543 | Pool DG2890  | 5.00% | 02/01/56 | 17490497 |
| 7716930 | Pool FA1868  | 7.00% | 03/01/55 | 8372717 |
| 10701517 | Pool FA3679  | 5.50% | 03/01/55 | 10997730 |
| 10760301 | Pool FA3829  | 3.50% | 08/01/49 | 10226874 |
| 22820086 | Pool FA4541  | 5.00% | 02/01/56 | 23032670 |
| 3103537 | Pool FM2870  | 3.00% | 03/01/50 | 2868073 |
| 5390841 | Pool FM5397  | 3.00% | 12/01/50 | 4971904 |
| 7430434 | Pool FS3876  | 6.00% | 02/01/53 | 7696346 |
| 19910186 | Pool FS5984  | 3.00% | 12/01/50 | 18327798 |
| 5250769 | Pool FS6296  | 6.00% | 08/01/53 | 5405387 |
| 154949 | Pool MA1146  | 4.00% | 08/01/42 | 154033 |
| 301235 | Pool MA1373  | 3.50% | 03/01/43 | 290411 |
| 258802 | Pool MA2077  | 3.50% | 11/01/34 | 255144 |
| 351318 | Pool MA2670  | 3.00% | 07/01/46 | 326608 |
| 343449 | Pool MA2806  | 3.00% | 11/01/46 | 318301 |
| 303117 | Pool MA3057  | 3.50% | 07/01/47 | 289598 |
| 321713 | Pool MA3210  | 3.50% | 12/01/47 | 306894 |
| 3648061 | Pool MA3238  | 3.50% | 01/01/48 | 3487408 |
| 301154 | Pool MA3239  | 4.00% | 01/01/48 | 295561 |
| 438601 | Pool MA3332  | 3.50% | 04/01/48 | 417381 |
| 460352 | Pool MA3846  | 3.00% | 11/01/49 | 414942 |
| 402841 | Pool MA4078  | 2.50% | 07/01/50 | 353362 |
| 652359 | Pool MA4093  | 2.00% | 08/01/40 | 590646 |
| 4880477 | Pool MA4128  | 2.00% | 09/01/40 | 4416423 |

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** |  |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) | Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) | Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) | Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) |
| $4305432 | Pool MA4158  | 2.00% | 10/01/50 | $3605865 |
| 10618092 | Pool MA4364  | 2.00% | 06/01/41 | 9498705 |
| 1056283 | Pool MA4379  | 2.50% | 07/01/51 | 923747 |
| 6726938 | Pool MA4656  | 4.50% | 07/01/52 | 6685530 |
| 13616265 | Pool MA4978  | 5.00% | 04/01/53 | 13752826 |
| 7480872 | Pool MA5242  | 6.50% | 11/01/53 | 7686420 |
|  | Government National Mortgage Association | Government National Mortgage Association | Government National Mortgage Association | Government National Mortgage Association |
| 2106882 | Pool 787961  | 7.00% | 12/20/54 | 2154896 |
| 8255759 | Pool 788213  | 7.50% | 10/20/55 | 8672900 |
| 5407807 | Pool DK6809  | 6.50% | 07/20/55 | 5566601 |
| 387190 | Pool MA2825  | 3.00% | 05/20/45 | 361349 |
| 5587873 | Pool MA3662  | 3.00% | 05/20/46 | 5206671 |
| 502113 | Pool MA3663  | 3.50% | 05/20/46 | 483658 |
| 340120 | Pool MA3735  | 3.00% | 06/20/46 | 316882 |
| 6916209 | Pool MA3937  | 3.50% | 09/20/46 | 6659840 |
| 338114 | Pool MA4261  | 3.00% | 02/20/47 | 313870 |
| 2131834 | Pool MA4322  | 4.00% | 03/20/47 | 2093984 |
| 2276802 | Pool MA4382  | 3.50% | 04/20/47 | 2190739 |
| 182261 | Pool MA4588  | 4.50% | 07/20/47 | 184042 |
| 498718 | Pool MA4651  | 3.00% | 08/20/47 | 462647 |
| 727607 | Pool MA4652  | 3.50% | 08/20/47 | 701749 |
| 250553 | Pool MA4719  | 3.50% | 09/20/47 | 240643 |
| 623102 | Pool MA4778  | 3.50% | 10/20/47 | 598455 |
| 598326 | Pool MA4836  | 3.00% | 11/20/47 | 555788 |
| 617784 | Pool MA4837  | 3.50% | 11/20/47 | 594110 |
| 203611 | Pool MA4838  | 4.00% | 11/20/47 | 199745 |
| 214645 | Pool MA4962  | 3.50% | 01/20/48 | 205890 |
| 308411 | Pool MA4963  | 4.00% | 01/20/48 | 302441 |
| 430498 | Pool MA5136  | 3.50% | 04/20/48 | 412939 |
| 318712 | Pool MA5399  | 4.50% | 08/20/48 | 320593 |
| 22419936 | Pool MA8347  | 4.50% | 10/20/52 | 22355672 |
| 17258422 | Pool MA9963  | 4.50% | 10/20/54 | 17089361 |
|  |  |  |  | 659074671 |
|  | **Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities** | 698250115 |
|  | (Cost $708,175,169) | (Cost $708,175,169) | (Cost $708,175,169) |  |
| **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 4.1%** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 4.1%** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 4.1%** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 4.1%** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 4.1%** |
|  | **Airlines — 0.3%** | **Airlines — 0.3%** | **Airlines — 0.3%** |  |
| 6047000 | AS Mileage Plan IP Ltd. (b) | 5.02% | 10/20/29 | 6151022 |
| 5191000 | AS Mileage Plan IP Ltd. (b) | 5.31% | 10/20/31 | 5295002 |
|  |  |  |  | 11446024 |
|  | **Apparel — 0.7%** | **Apparel — 0.7%** | **Apparel — 0.7%** |  |
| 24603000 | Gildan Activewear, Inc. (b) | 5.40% | 10/07/35 | 24906665 |
|  | **Banks — 0.8%** | **Banks — 0.8%** | **Banks — 0.8%** |  |
| 3635000 | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA | 3.75% | 07/21/26 | 3630461 |
| 3550000 | Danske Bank A/S (b) (c) | 5.43% | 03/01/28 | 3602858 |
| 8349000 | Danske Bank A/S (b) (c) | 5.71% | 03/01/30 | 8715099 |
| 1440000 | Santander UK Group Holdings PLC (c) | 1.67% | 06/14/27 | 1430089 |

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Banks (Continued)** | **Banks (Continued)** | **Banks (Continued)** |  |
| $8500000 | UBS Group AG (b) (c) | 5.01% | 03/23/37 | $8475891 |
| 2755000 | UBS Group AG (b) (c) | 5.20% | 08/10/37 | 2781119 |
|  |  |  |  | 28635517 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 0.2%** | **Biotechnology — 0.2%** | **Biotechnology — 0.2%** |  |
| 5675000 | GENMAB A/S / GENMAB FINANCE LLC (b) | 6.25% | 12/15/32 | 5893448 |
|  | **Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.3%** | **Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.3%** | **Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.3%** |  |
| 9000000 | L'Oreal S.A. (b) | 5.00% | 05/20/35 | 9362774 |
|  | **Entertainment — 0.5%** | **Entertainment — 0.5%** | **Entertainment — 0.5%** |  |
| 8461000 | Brightstar Lottery PLC / Brightstar Global Solutions Corp. (b) | 5.75% | 01/15/33 | 8413441 |
| 8625000 | Flutter Treasury DAC (b) | 5.88% | 06/04/31 | 8605844 |
|  |  |  |  | 17019285 |
|  | **Leisure Time — 0.7%** | **Leisure Time — 0.7%** | **Leisure Time — 0.7%** |  |
| 5645000 | Carnival Corp. (b) | 4.00% | 08/01/28 | 5609260 |
| 16585000 | Carnival Corp. (b) | 5.75% | 08/01/32 | 17232627 |
|  |  |  |  | 22841887 |
|  | **Oil & Gas — 0.3%** | **Oil & Gas — 0.3%** | **Oil & Gas — 0.3%** |  |
| 3463000 | Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (b) | 4.38% | 02/02/31 | 3464910 |
| 8711000 | Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (b) | 5.00% | 02/02/36 | 8727769 |
|  |  |  |  | 12192679 |
|  | **Telecommunications — 0.3%** | **Telecommunications — 0.3%** | **Telecommunications — 0.3%** |  |
| 10473000 | SoftBank Corp. (b) | 5.33% | 07/09/35 | 10674049 |
|  | **Total Foreign Corporate Bonds and Notes** | **Total Foreign Corporate Bonds and Notes** | **Total Foreign Corporate Bonds and Notes** | 142972328 |
|  | (Cost $140,793,596) | (Cost $140,793,596) | (Cost $140,793,596) |  |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Par** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Rate**<br>| **Value** |
| **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES — 3.9%** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES — 3.9%** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES — 3.9%** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES — 3.9%** |
|  | **Banks — 0.9%**  | **Banks — 0.9%**  |  |
| 5180000 | Citigroup, Inc., Series JJ (c) | 6.50%<br> (f) | 5258953 |
| 2478000 | CoBank ACB, Series M (c) | 7.13%<br> (f) | 2578525 |
| 3637000 | Farm Credit Bank of Texas, Series 6 (c) | 7.00%<br> (f) | 3774614 |
| 6184000 | Truist Financial Corp., Series N (c) | 6.67%<br> (f) | 6230318 |
| 8172000 | US Bancorp (c) | 3.70%<br> (f) | 8102462 |
| 5397000 | Wells Fargo & Co., Series BB (c) | 3.90%<br> (f) | 5394683 |
|  |  |  | 31339555 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 1.2%**  | **Capital Markets — 1.2%**  |  |
| 2540000 | Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp., Series M (a) (c) | 5.63%<br> (f) | 2540214 |
| 15296000 | Charles Schwab (The) Corp., Series I (c) | 4.00%<br> (f) | 15253124 |
| 6915000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc., Series X (c) | 7.50%<br> (f) | 7364994 |
| 5560000 | UBS Group AG (b) (c) (g) | 7.13%<br> (f) | 5698933 |
| 11719000 | UBS Group AG (b) (c) (g) | 6.60%<br> (f) | 11797705 |
|  |  |  | 42654970 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 0.4%**  | **Consumer Finance — 0.4%**  |  |
| 3500000 | Ally Financial, Inc., Series B (c) | 4.70%<br> (f) | 3493171 |
| 4145000 | Ally Financial, Inc., Series C (c) | 4.70%<br> (f) | 3920777 |
| 7465000 | American Express Co. (c) | 3.55%<br> (f) | 7423817 |
|  |  |  | 14837765 |

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Par**<br> **Amount**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Rate**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 0.5%**  | **Electric Utilities — 0.5%**  | **Electric Utilities — 0.5%**  |  |
| $10480000 | American Electric Power Co., Inc. (c) | 3.88% | 02/15/62 | $10335197 |
| 2580000 | Eversource Energy, Series A (c) | 6.10% | 08/15/56 | 2592685 |
| 4048000 | Xcel Energy, Inc. (a) (c) | 5.75% | 12/03/56 | 4058103 |
|  |  |  |  | 16985985 |
|  | **Financial Services — 0.1%**  | **Financial Services — 0.1%**  | **Financial Services — 0.1%**  |  |
| 3554000 | National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp. (c) | 5.25% | 04/20/46 | 3567681 |
|  | **Health Care Providers & Services — 0.4%**  | **Health Care Providers & Services — 0.4%**  | **Health Care Providers & Services — 0.4%**  |  |
| 12380000 | CVS Health Corp. (c) | 7.00% | 03/10/55 | 13028823 |
|  | **Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.0%**  | **Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.0%**  | **Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.0%**  |  |
| 929000 | Vistra Corp., Series C (b) (c) | 8.88% | (f) | 1026963 |
|  | **Multi-Utilities — 0.2%**  | **Multi-Utilities — 0.2%**  | **Multi-Utilities — 0.2%**  |  |
| 2603000 | Dominion Energy, Inc. (c) | 6.20% | 02/15/56 | 2651044 |
| 2892000 | Dominion Energy, Inc. (c) | 6.00% | 02/15/56 | 2936343 |
|  |  |  |  | 5587387 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2%**  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2%**  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2%**  |  |
| 5435000 | Energy Transfer, L.P., Series G (c) | 7.13% | (f) | 5642215 |
|  | **Total Capital Preferred Securities** | **Total Capital Preferred Securities** | **Total Capital Preferred Securities** | 134671344 |
|  | (Cost $132,105,367) | (Cost $132,105,367) | (Cost $132,105,367) |  |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Rate (h)** | **Stated** <br>**Maturity (i)**<br>| **Value** |
| **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 1.0%** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 1.0%** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 1.0%** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 1.0%** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 1.0%** |
|  | **Aerospace/Defense — 0.5%** | **Aerospace/Defense — 0.5%** | **Aerospace/Defense — 0.5%** |  |
| 16573804 | TransDigm, Inc., Term Loan, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.50%, <br> 0.00% Floor  | 6.17% | 02/28/31 | 16592449 |
|  | **Gaming — 0.2%** | **Gaming — 0.2%** | **Gaming — 0.2%** |  |
| 8456962 | Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B1, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + 2.25%, 0.50% Floor  | 5.92% | 02/06/31 | 8406220 |
|  | **Paper — 0.0%** | **Paper — 0.0%** | **Paper — 0.0%** |  |
| 418715 | Mativ Holdings, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + CSA + 2.50%, 0.00% Floor  | 6.27% | 05/06/27 | 414528 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%** | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%** | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%** |  |
| 4691143 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Term Loan, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + 3.00%, 0.50% Floor  | 6.67% | 08/02/32 | 4700901 |
| 4968000 | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., Term Loan B, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + 1.75%, 0.00% Floor  | 5.42% | 01/29/33 | 4969043 |
|  |  |  |  | 9669944 |
|  | **Total Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests** | **Total Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests** | **Total Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests** | 35083141 |
|  | (Cost $35,149,612) | (Cost $35,149,612) | (Cost $35,149,612) |  |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.4%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.4%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.4%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.4%** |
|  | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust |
| 70350 | Series 2022-P3, Class R (b)<br> (j) | 09/10/29 | 5542419 |
|  | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust |
| 10000 | Series 2021-4A, Class R (b)<br> (j) | 12/15/33 | 399117 |

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | Skyline Aircraft Finance LLC | Skyline Aircraft Finance LLC | Skyline Aircraft Finance LLC | Skyline Aircraft Finance LLC |
| $9891060 | Series 2020-1, Class A (k) (l) (m) | 3.23% | 05/10/38 | $9374054 |
|  | **Total Asset-Backed Securities** | **Total Asset-Backed Securities** | **Total Asset-Backed Securities** | 15315590 |
|  | (Cost $11,487,042) | (Cost $11,487,042) | (Cost $11,487,042) |  |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Rate**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.3%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.3%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.3%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.3%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.3%** |
|  | **Banks — 0.1%**  | **Banks — 0.1%**  | **Banks — 0.1%**  |  |
| 80882 | Bank of Hawaii Corp. | 8.00% | (f) | 2149035 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 0.2%**  | **Electric Utilities — 0.2%**  | **Electric Utilities — 0.2%**  |  |
| 267000 | Xcel Energy, Inc. | 6.25% | 10/15/85 | 6661650 |
|  | **Financial Services — 0.0%**  | **Financial Services — 0.0%**  | **Financial Services — 0.0%**  |  |
| 68100 | Jackson Financial, Inc. (c) | 8.00% | (f) | 1760385 |
|  | **Total $25 Par Preferred Securities** | **Total $25 Par Preferred Securities** | **Total $25 Par Preferred Securities** | 10571070 |
|  | (Cost $10,529,594) | (Cost $10,529,594) | (Cost $10,529,594) |  |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Coupon**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.1%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.1%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.1%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.1%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.1%** |
|  | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.0%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.0%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.0%** |  |
|  | CSMCM Trust | CSMCM Trust | CSMCM Trust | CSMCM Trust |
| $502541 | Series 2021-RP11, Class CERT (b) | 3.78% | 10/27/61 | 434116 |
|  |  |  |  | 434116 |
|  | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1%** |  |
|  | BXHPP Trust | BXHPP Trust | BXHPP Trust | BXHPP Trust |
| 5200000 | Series 2021-FILM, Class E, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 2.00% (b) (d) | 5.77% | 08/15/36 | 4409600 |
|  |  |  |  | 4409600 |
|  | **Total Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total Mortgage-Backed Securities** | 4843716 |
|  | (Cost $5,060,036) | (Cost $5,060,036) | (Cost $5,060,036) |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9%** |
| 31172766 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (n) | 31172766 |
|  | (Cost $31,172,766) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 100.4%** | 3504918407 |
|  | (Cost $3,455,022,667) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.4)%** | (14479322)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $3490439085 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) When-issued
 security. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 28, 2026. Interest will begin accruing on the security's
 first settlement date (see Note 2B - Securities Transactions and Investment Income in the Notes to Financial Statements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) 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 "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 February 28, 2026, securities noted as such amounted to $562,850,372 or 16.1% of net assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Fixed-to-floating
 or fixed-to-variable rate security. The interest rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at February 28, 2026. At
 a predetermined date, the fixed rate will change to a floating rate or a variable rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Floating
 or variable rate security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Security
 whose principal value is adjusted in accordance with changes to the country's Consumer Price Index. Interest is calculated
 on the basis of the current adjusted principal value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Perpetual
 maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) This
 security is a contingent convertible capital security which may be subject to conversion into common stock of the issuer under
 certain circumstances. At February 28, 2026, securities noted as such amounted to $17,496,638 or 0.5% of net assets. Of these
 securities, 0.0% originated in emerging markets, and 100.0% originated in foreign markets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Senior
 Floating-Rate Loan Interests ("Senior Loans") in which the Fund invests pay interest at rates which are periodically predetermined
 by reference to a base lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally (i) the SOFR obtained from
 the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Financial Research or another major financial institution, (ii) the lending rate
 offered by one or more major European banks, (iii) the prime rate offered by one or more United States banks or (iv) the certificate
 of deposit rate. Certain Senior Loans are subject to a SOFR floor that establishes a minimum SOFR rate. When a range of
 rates is disclosed, the Fund holds more than one contract within the same tranche with identical SOFR period, spread and floor,
 but different SOFR reset dates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Senior
 Loans generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of Senior Loans
 may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Zero
 coupon security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Pursuant
 to procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees, this security has been determined to be illiquid by the Advisor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) 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 February
 28, 2026, securities noted as such are valued at $9,374,054 or 0.3% of net assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) 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;(n) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

&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 |
| SOFR | – Secured Overnight Financing Rate |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Corporate Bonds and Notes\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1511567043 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1511567043 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| U.S. Government Bonds and Notes | &nbsp;&nbsp; 920471294 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 920471294 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed <br> Securities<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 698250115 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 698250115 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds and Notes\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 142972328 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 142972328 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Capital Preferred Securities\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 134671344 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 134671344 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 35083141 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 35083141 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Asset-Backed Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15315590 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5941536 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9374054 |
| $25 Par Preferred Securities\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10571070 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10571070 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Mortgage-Backed Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4843716 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4843716 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31172766 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31172766 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3504918407 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $41743836 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3453800517 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $9374054 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

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 Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (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** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 50.6%** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 50.6%** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 50.6%** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 50.6%** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 50.6%** |
|  | **Advertising — 0.8%** | **Advertising — 0.8%** | **Advertising — 0.8%** |  |
| $8000000 | Neptune Bidco US, Inc. (a) | 9.29% | 04/15/29 | $8022640 |
| 6763000 | Neptune Bidco US, Inc. (a) | 9.50% | 02/15/33 | 6628016 |
| 7000000 | Omnicom Group, Inc. (b) | 5.00% | 06/02/33 | 7004360 |
| 2811000 | Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp. (a) | 7.38% | 02/15/31 | 2957123 |
|  |  |  |  | 24612139 |
|  | **Aerospace/Defense — 3.2%** | **Aerospace/Defense — 3.2%** | **Aerospace/Defense — 3.2%** |  |
| 14375000 | Boeing (The) Co. | 6.53% | 05/01/34 | 16121965 |
| 1620000 | Boeing (The) Co. | 5.81% | 05/01/50 | 1627587 |
| 23120000 | Boeing (The) Co. | 7.01% | 05/01/64 | 26826763 |
| 2213000 | General Dynamics Corp. | 4.95% | 08/15/35 | 2289719 |
| 6595000 | General Electric Co. | 4.30% | 07/29/30 | 6701777 |
| 8350000 | Howmet Aerospace, Inc. (b) | 3.75% | 03/03/28 | 8341907 |
| 8349000 | Howmet Aerospace, Inc. (b) | 3.90% | 04/15/29 | 8358628 |
| 15200000 | Northrop Grumman Corp. | 4.65% | 07/15/30 | 15570193 |
| 7400000 | RTX Corp. | 6.10% | 03/15/34 | 8184302 |
| 8080000 | TransDigm, Inc. (a) | 6.75% | 08/15/28 | 8233964 |
| 642000 | TransDigm, Inc. (a) | 6.00% | 01/15/33 | 653835 |
|  |  |  |  | 102910640 |
|  | **Airlines — 0.7%** | **Airlines — 0.7%** | **Airlines — 0.7%** |  |
| 7984000 | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | 4.88% | 03/01/29 | 8061550 |
| 7950000 | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | 5.38% | 03/01/31 | 8115436 |
| 8000000 | United Airlines, Inc. (a) | 4.63% | 04/15/29 | 7999282 |
|  |  |  |  | 24176268 |
|  | **Apparel — 0.7%** | **Apparel — 0.7%** | **Apparel — 0.7%** |  |
| 6745000 | Under Armour, Inc. (a) | 7.25% | 07/15/30 | 6983382 |
| 17777000 | VF Corp. | 2.95% | 04/23/30 | 16334807 |
|  |  |  |  | 23318189 |
|  | **Auto Manufacturers — 2.8%** | **Auto Manufacturers — 2.8%** | **Auto Manufacturers — 2.8%** |  |
| 3222000 | Allison Transmission, Inc. (a) | 5.88% | 12/01/33 | 3292125 |
| 10000000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 6.80% | 05/12/28 | 10462576 |
| 15349000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 4.97% | 04/06/29 | 15451226 |
| 8248000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 5.73% | 09/05/30 | 8484564 |
| 20281000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 6.50% | 02/07/35 | 21270799 |
| 7250000 | General Motors Co. | 5.63% | 04/15/30 | 7610574 |
| 13895000 | General Motors Co. | 6.25% | 04/15/35 | 14933980 |
| 8286000 | General Motors Financial Co., Inc. | 4.20% | 10/27/28 | 8319843 |
|  |  |  |  | 89825687 |
|  | **Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.9%** | **Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.9%** | **Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.9%** |  |
| 12934000 | Goodyear Tire & Rubber (The) Co. | 6.63% | 07/15/30 | 13223786 |
| 2536000 | Goodyear Tire & Rubber (The) Co. | 5.63% | 04/30/33 | 2415496 |
| 6000000 | Qnity Electronics, Inc. (a) | 5.75% | 08/15/32 | 6146499 |
| 6000000 | Qnity Electronics, Inc. (a) | 6.25% | 08/15/33 | 6237297 |
|  |  |  |  | 28023078 |
|  | **Banks — 6.8%** | **Banks — 6.8%** | **Banks — 6.8%** |  |
| 2870000 | Associated Banc-Corp. (c) | 6.46% | 08/29/30 | 2994908 |
| 815000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 1.73% | 07/22/27 | 807747 |
| 3490000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 2.55% | 02/04/28 | 3445087 |
| 10215000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 2.09% | 06/14/29 | 9790896 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Banks (Continued)** | **Banks (Continued)** | **Banks (Continued)** |  |
| $5123000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 1.92% | 10/24/31 | $4623581 |
| 3820000 | Bank of America Corp. (c) | 2.69% | 04/22/32 | 3537855 |
| 3215000 | Bank of America Corp., Series N (c) | 2.65% | 03/11/32 | 2981694 |
| 3200000 | First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (c) | 5.23% | 03/12/31 | 3259709 |
| 17235000 | First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (c) | 6.25% | 03/12/40 | 17559242 |
| 5826000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 4.52% | 01/21/32 | 5863249 |
| 5240000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 5.02% | 10/23/35 | 5296160 |
| 8035000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc. (c) | 5.39% | 02/02/41 | 7977454 |
| 1789000 | Huntington Bancshares, Inc. (c) | 5.61% | 01/28/41 | 1798333 |
| 2660000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 1.58% | 04/22/27 | 2650840 |
| 2780000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 1.47% | 09/22/27 | 2741118 |
| 2533000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 4.32% | 04/26/28 | 2542068 |
| 160000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 4.01% | 04/23/29 | 160008 |
| 5000000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 2.07% | 06/01/29 | 4796470 |
| 1790000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 4.20% | 07/23/29 | 1797951 |
| 4161000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 4.35% | 01/22/32 | 4183278 |
| 3155000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 5.77% | 04/22/35 | 3380528 |
| 3080000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 4.95% | 10/22/35 | 3129087 |
| 11150000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (c) | 5.19% | 02/05/37 | 11267922 |
| 1415000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 3.77% | 01/24/29 | 1409927 |
| 5220000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 5.16% | 04/20/29 | 5339033 |
| 1635000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 5.45% | 07/20/29 | 1686156 |
| 920000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 1.79% | 02/13/32 | 814762 |
| 4375000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 6.63% | 11/01/34 | 4916495 |
| 7880000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 5.30% | 04/20/37 | 8074997 |
| 8829000 | Morgan Stanley (c) | 5.31% | 01/18/41 | 8787476 |
| 7670000 | Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. (c) | 4.20% | 11/17/28 | 7700318 |
| 10000000 | Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. (c) | 4.21% | 02/08/30 | 10048934 |
| 10242000 | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (c) | 6.17% | 11/01/30 | 10742711 |
| 1915000 | PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc. (c) | 6.88% | 10/20/34 | 2180972 |
| 7890000 | PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc. (c) | 5.42% | 01/25/41 | 7979508 |
| 4637000 | Regions Financial Corp. (c) | 5.50% | 09/06/35 | 4808809 |
| 3711000 | Royal Bank of Canada (c) | 6.50% | 11/24/85 | 3709596 |
| 1000000 | US Bancorp (c) | 4.65% | 02/01/29 | 1013030 |
| 1220000 | US Bancorp (c) | 4.84% | 02/01/34 | 1238344 |
| 8890000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 5.57% | 07/25/29 | 9198197 |
| 5000000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 5.39% | 04/24/34 | 5212065 |
| 4390000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 5.50% | 01/23/35 | 4600317 |
| 6250000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 5.61% | 04/23/36 | 6575664 |
| 7984000 | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | 4.96% | 01/23/37 | 8017466 |
|  |  |  |  | 220639962 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 0.2%** | **Biotechnology — 0.2%** | **Biotechnology — 0.2%** |  |
| 6405000 | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a) | 5.50% | 02/15/34 | 6465990 |
|  | **Building Materials — 0.2%** | **Building Materials — 0.2%** | **Building Materials — 0.2%** |  |
| 6380000 | Masterbrand, Inc. (a) | 7.00% | 07/15/32 | 6426210 |
| 1060000 | Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (a) | 6.38% | 03/01/32 | 1102345 |
|  |  |  |  | 7528555 |
|  | **Chemicals — 0.9%** | **Chemicals — 0.9%** | **Chemicals — 0.9%** |  |
| 15191000 | Celanese US Holdings LLC | 7.00% | 02/15/31 | 15655480 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Chemicals (Continued)** | **Chemicals (Continued)** | **Chemicals (Continued)** |  |
| $6050000 | Eastman Chemical Co. | 4.50% | 02/20/31 | $6051545 |
| 7729000 | W.R. Grace Holdings LLC (a) | 7.00% | 08/01/33 | 7874344 |
|  |  |  |  | 29581369 |
|  | **Commercial Services — 1.7%** | **Commercial Services — 1.7%** | **Commercial Services — 1.7%** |  |
| 8350000 | Global Payments, Inc. | 4.50% | 11/15/28 | 8371571 |
| 6139000 | Global Payments, Inc. | 4.88% | 11/15/30 | 6134199 |
| 3800000 | Global Payments, Inc. | 5.55% | 11/15/35 | 3781792 |
| 6000000 | Herc Holdings, Inc. (a) | 7.00% | 06/15/30 | 6291252 |
| 5790000 | Herc Holdings, Inc. (a) | 5.75% | 03/15/31 | 5872571 |
| 1930000 | Herc Holdings, Inc. (a) | 6.00% | 03/15/34 | 1942126 |
| 1475000 | Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc. (a) | 3.38% | 08/31/27 | 1452543 |
| 5330000 | Rollins, Inc. | 5.25% | 02/24/35 | 5481258 |
| 15500000 | Shift4 Payments LLC / Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc. (a) | 6.75% | 08/15/32 | 15184225 |
|  |  |  |  | 54511537 |
|  | **Computers — 0.9%** | **Computers — 0.9%** | **Computers — 0.9%** |  |
| 8500000 | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. | 3.00% | 02/15/29 | 8080130 |
| 3945000 | Dell International LLC / EMC Corp. | 4.75% | 04/01/28 | 4008698 |
| 8355000 | Leidos, Inc. (b) | 4.10% | 03/15/29 | 8377701 |
| 2529000 | Leidos, Inc. | 2.30% | 02/15/31 | 2298486 |
| 4773000 | Leidos, Inc. | 5.40% | 03/15/32 | 4981127 |
|  |  |  |  | 27746142 |
|  | **Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.3%** | **Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.3%** | **Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.3%** |  |
| 7721000 | Coty, Inc. / HFC Prestige Products, Inc. / HFC Prestige <br> International U.S. LLC (a) | 5.60% | 01/15/31 | 7749900 |
| 550000 | Prestige Brands, Inc. (a) | 5.13% | 01/15/28 | 550019 |
|  |  |  |  | 8299919 |
|  | **Diversified Financial Services — 3.1%** | **Diversified Financial Services — 3.1%** | **Diversified Financial Services — 3.1%** |  |
| 6430000 | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | 5.50% | 02/15/36 | 6485683 |
| 8976000 | American Express Co. (c) | 5.41% | 02/08/41 | 9175713 |
| 1505000 | Capital One Financial Corp. (c) | 1.88% | 11/02/27 | 1481641 |
| 17759000 | Citadel Securities Global Holdings LLC (a) | 5.50% | 06/18/30 | 18277291 |
| 1416000 | Citadel Securities Global Holdings LLC (a) | 6.20% | 06/18/35 | 1498979 |
| 7000000 | Jane Street Group / JSG Finance, Inc. (a) | 4.50% | 11/15/29 | 6835872 |
| 21225000 | Jane Street Group / JSG Finance, Inc. (a) | 7.13% | 04/30/31 | 22095465 |
| 1871000 | Jane Street Group / JSG Finance, Inc. (a) | 6.13% | 11/01/32 | 1883603 |
| 7710000 | Jane Street Group / JSG Finance, Inc. (a) | 6.75% | 05/01/33 | 7917778 |
| 14750000 | Stellantis Financial Services US Corp. (a) | 4.95% | 09/15/28 | 14875585 |
| 2553000 | Synchrony Financial (c) | 4.95% | 02/25/32 | 2538883 |
| 7021000 | Visa, Inc. | 4.70% | 02/12/36 | 7098538 |
|  |  |  |  | 100165031 |
|  | **Electric — 0.9%** | **Electric — 0.9%** | **Electric — 0.9%** |  |
| 9993000 | Constellation Energy Generation LLC | 3.90% | 01/08/28 | 10000864 |
| 3821000 | Constellation Energy Generation LLC | 4.40% | 01/15/31 | 3847927 |
| 4375000 | Duke Energy Progress LLC | 5.05% | 03/15/35 | 4491311 |
| 3065000 | Edison International | 4.80% | 03/15/31 | 3064244 |
| 1276000 | Pacific Gas and Electric Co. | 5.20% | 05/01/36 | 1280724 |
| 7350000 | Talen Energy Supply LLC (a) | 8.63% | 06/01/30 | 7756837 |
|  |  |  |  | 30441907 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Entertainment — 1.6%** | **Entertainment — 1.6%** | **Entertainment — 1.6%** |  |
| $16307000 | Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (a) | 4.63% | 10/15/29 | $15964752 |
| 7400000 | Churchill Downs, Inc. (a) | 5.50% | 04/01/27 | 7408858 |
| 316000 | Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. | 3.76% | 03/15/27 | 315240 |
| 4420000 | Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. | 4.05% | 03/15/29 | 4376330 |
| 5941000 | Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. | 5.14% | 03/15/52 | 3906208 |
| 590000 | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a) | 4.75% | 10/15/27 | 589994 |
| 7500000 | Penn Entertainment, Inc. (a) | 5.63% | 01/15/27 | 7531628 |
| 3580000 | Penn Entertainment, Inc. (a) | 4.13% | 07/01/29 | 3381245 |
| 966000 | Six Flags Entertainment Corp. / Canada's Wonderland Co. / <br> Millennium Operations LLC (a) | 8.63% | 01/15/32 | 978769 |
| 7190000 | Vail Resorts, Inc. (a) | 5.63% | 07/15/30 | 7320606 |
|  |  |  |  | 51773630 |
|  | **Environmental Control — 0.1%** | **Environmental Control — 0.1%** | **Environmental Control — 0.1%** |  |
| 2850000 | Waste Pro USA, Inc. (a) | 7.00% | 02/01/33 | 2973251 |
|  | **Food — 1.9%** | **Food — 1.9%** | **Food — 1.9%** |  |
| 2534000 | Albertsons Cos., Inc. (a) | 5.63% | 03/31/32 | 2545521 |
| 23020000 | Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons, L.P. / <br> Albertsons LLC (a) | 6.50% | 02/15/28 | 23446676 |
| 2679000 | Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons, L.P. / <br> Albertsons LLC (a) | 5.50% | 03/31/31 | 2700378 |
| 4540912 | Chobani Holdco II LLC, (8.75% cash, 9.50% PIK) (a) (d) | 8.75% | 10/01/29 | 4866268 |
| 11340000 | Kroger (The) Co. | 5.00% | 09/15/34 | 11534153 |
| 2159000 | Pilgrim's Pride Corp. | 3.50% | 03/01/32 | 2027249 |
| 13876000 | Pilgrim's Pride Corp. | 6.25% | 07/01/33 | 14972024 |
| 387000 | Smithfield Foods, Inc. (a) | 5.20% | 04/01/29 | 395566 |
|  |  |  |  | 62487835 |
|  | **Gas — 0.3%** | **Gas — 0.3%** | **Gas — 0.3%** |  |
| 7000000 | AmeriGas Partners, L.P. / AmeriGas Finance Corp. (a) | 9.38% | 06/01/28 | 7239085 |
| 2805000 | Brooklyn Union Gas (The) Co. (a) | 3.41% | 03/10/26 | 2804473 |
|  |  |  |  | 10043558 |
|  | **Healthcare-Products — 1.8%** | **Healthcare-Products — 1.8%** | **Healthcare-Products — 1.8%** |  |
| 1600000 | Alcon Finance Corp. (a) | 3.00% | 09/23/29 | 1547491 |
| 3697000 | Insulet Corp. (a) | 6.50% | 04/01/33 | 3847353 |
| 7446000 | Medline Borrower, L.P. / Medline Co-Issuer, Inc. (a) | 6.25% | 04/01/29 | 7693371 |
| 7740000 | Solventum Corp. | 5.45% | 03/13/31 | 8120690 |
| 7855000 | Solventum Corp. | 5.60% | 03/23/34 | 8216000 |
| 6750000 | Stryker Corp. | 4.70% | 02/10/28 | 6853583 |
| 15883000 | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 4.90% | 02/12/36 | 16164587 |
| 7655000 | VSP Optical Group, Inc. (a) | 5.45% | 12/01/35 | 7791473 |
|  |  |  |  | 60234548 |
|  | **Healthcare-Services — 0.5%** | **Healthcare-Services — 0.5%** | **Healthcare-Services — 0.5%** |  |
| 330000 | Cigna Group (The) | 4.38% | 10/15/28 | 333495 |
| 360000 | HCA, Inc. | 7.05% | 12/01/27 | 377180 |
| 2870000 | HCA, Inc. | 3.50% | 09/01/30 | 2781160 |
| 2057000 | HCA, Inc. | 2.38% | 07/15/31 | 1858625 |
| 7380000 | HCA, Inc. | 5.75% | 03/01/35 | 7814954 |
| 4832000 | HealthEquity, Inc. (a) | 4.50% | 10/01/29 | 4712492 |
|  |  |  |  | 17877906 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Home Builders — 0.0%** | **Home Builders — 0.0%** | **Home Builders — 0.0%** |  |
| $771000 | Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. (a) | 5.13% | 08/01/30 | $778347 |
|  | **Household Products/Wares — 0.0%** | **Household Products/Wares — 0.0%** | **Household Products/Wares — 0.0%** |  |
| 364000 | Spectrum Brands, Inc. (a) | 3.88% | 03/15/31 | 319885 |
|  | **Insurance — 0.7%** | **Insurance — 0.7%** | **Insurance — 0.7%** |  |
| 3861000 | Asurion LLC & Asurion Co-Issuer, Inc. (a) | 8.00% | 12/31/32 | 4058559 |
| 3864000 | Asurion LLC & Asurion Co-Issuer, Inc. (a) | 8.38% | 02/01/34 | 3847720 |
| 14750000 | Brown & Brown, Inc. | 4.90% | 06/23/30 | 15001885 |
| 750000 | MassMutual Global Funding II (a) | 3.40% | 03/08/26 | 749863 |
|  |  |  |  | 23658027 |
|  | **Internet — 1.5%** | **Internet — 1.5%** | **Internet — 1.5%** |  |
| 7620000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 4.70% | 11/15/35 | 7718616 |
| 2560000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 4.80% | 02/15/36 | 2603052 |
| 1786000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 5.35% | 11/15/45 | 1794817 |
| 2552000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 5.45% | 11/15/55 | 2538504 |
| 3828000 | Alphabet, Inc. | 5.70% | 11/15/75 | 3828760 |
| 7400000 | Match Group Holdings II LLC (a) | 5.00% | 12/15/27 | 7402683 |
| 3469000 | Match Group Holdings II LLC (a) | 4.63% | 06/01/28 | 3429542 |
| 7430000 | Match Group Holdings II LLC (a) | 6.13% | 09/15/33 | 7414071 |
| 7183000 | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 4.20% | 11/15/30 | 7247907 |
| 3825000 | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 4.88% | 11/15/35 | 3864539 |
|  |  |  |  | 47842491 |
|  | **Iron/Steel — 0.4%** | **Iron/Steel — 0.4%** | **Iron/Steel — 0.4%** |  |
| 2895000 | Carpenter Technology Corp. (a) | 5.63% | 03/01/34 | 2955589 |
| 10590000 | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. (a) | 7.63% | 01/15/34 | 10875307 |
|  |  |  |  | 13830896 |
|  | **Leisure Time — 0.6%** | **Leisure Time — 0.6%** | **Leisure Time — 0.6%** |  |
| 15600000 | Acushnet Co. (a) | 5.63% | 12/01/33 | 15916150 |
| 4824000 | Polaris, Inc. | 5.60% | 03/01/31 | 4913817 |
|  |  |  |  | 20829967 |
|  | **Lodging — 0.4%** | **Lodging — 0.4%** | **Lodging — 0.4%** |  |
| 4475000 | Hyatt Hotels Corp. | 5.05% | 03/30/28 | 4566553 |
| 8000000 | MGM Resorts International | 4.75% | 10/15/28 | 8008896 |
| 1044000 | Station Casinos LLC (a) | 4.50% | 02/15/28 | 1040329 |
|  |  |  |  | 13615778 |
|  | **Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.1%** | **Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.1%** | **Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.1%** |  |
| 3845000 | GE Vernova, Inc. | 4.88% | 02/04/36 | 3895143 |
|  | **Machinery-Diversified — 0.2%** | **Machinery-Diversified — 0.2%** | **Machinery-Diversified — 0.2%** |  |
| 7510000 | Chart Industries, Inc. (a) | 7.50% | 01/01/30 | 7810865 |
|  | **Media — 2.3%** | **Media — 2.3%** | **Media — 2.3%** |  |
| 4500000 | CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp. (a) | 5.00% | 02/01/28 | 4493043 |
| 900000 | Cox Enterprises, Inc. (a) | 7.38% | 07/15/27 | 933892 |
| 8300000 | Directv Financing LLC / Directv Financing Co-Obligor, Inc. (a) | 10.00% | 02/15/31 | 8495278 |
| 11471000 | Discovery Communications LLC | 4.13% | 05/15/29 | 11320787 |
| 9700000 | Discovery Communications LLC | 6.35% | 06/01/40 | 7945270 |
| 7900000 | Nexstar Media, Inc. (a) | 5.63% | 07/15/27 | 7905917 |
| 8235000 | Nexstar Media, Inc. (a) | 4.75% | 11/01/28 | 8199556 |
| 7981000 | Paramount Global | 4.20% | 05/19/32 | 7031884 |
| 4046000 | Paramount Global | 4.38% | 03/15/43 | 2553954 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Media (Continued)** | **Media (Continued)** | **Media (Continued)** |  |
| $11448000 | Paramount Global | 4.95% | 05/19/50 | $7241112 |
| 7935000 | Sirius XM Radio LLC (a) | 5.00% | 08/01/27 | 7935201 |
|  |  |  |  | 74055894 |
|  | **Metal Fabricate/Hardware — 0.0%** | **Metal Fabricate/Hardware — 0.0%** | **Metal Fabricate/Hardware — 0.0%** |  |
| 1450000 | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (a) | 5.38% | 03/01/34 | 1464674 |
|  | **Mining — 0.1%** | **Mining — 0.1%** | **Mining — 0.1%** |  |
| 2165000 | Century Aluminum Co. (a) | 6.88% | 08/01/32 | 2242091 |
|  | **Oil & Gas — 3.5%** | **Oil & Gas — 3.5%** | **Oil & Gas — 3.5%** |  |
| 7930000 | Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp. (a) | 6.63% | 10/15/32 | 8244004 |
| 958000 | Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC / ARU Finance Corp. (a) | 6.63% | 07/15/33 | 994741 |
| 1933000 | CNX Resources Corp. (a) | 5.88% | 03/01/34 | 1937520 |
| 1692000 | HF Sinclair Corp. | 5.00% | 02/01/28 | 1690424 |
| 3625000 | Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. / Hilcorp Finance Co. (a) | 6.25% | 11/01/28 | 3652938 |
| 15313000 | Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. / Hilcorp Finance Co. (a) | 7.25% | 02/15/35 | 15176362 |
| 3000000 | Matador Resources Co. (a) | 6.88% | 04/15/28 | 3062940 |
| 7140000 | Matador Resources Co. (a) (b) | 6.00% | 04/15/34 | 7140311 |
| 1100000 | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 7.88% | 09/15/31 | 1277621 |
| 7400000 | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 6.05% | 10/01/54 | 7370014 |
| 7060000 | Ovintiv, Inc. | 6.50% | 08/15/34 | 7734541 |
| 7230000 | Permian Resources Operating LLC (a) | 9.88% | 07/15/31 | 7756062 |
| 17797000 | Permian Resources Operating LLC (a) | 7.00% | 01/15/32 | 18688487 |
| 5250000 | Permian Resources Operating LLC (a) | 6.25% | 02/01/33 | 5439008 |
| 2004000 | Sunoco, L.P. (a) | 5.63% | 03/15/31 | 2022170 |
| 1275000 | Sunoco, L.P. (a) (b) | 5.38% | 07/15/31 | 1279571 |
| 2004000 | Sunoco, L.P. (a) | 5.88% | 03/15/34 | 2013006 |
| 1275000 | Sunoco, L.P. (a) (b) | 5.63% | 07/15/34 | 1276396 |
| 800000 | Sunoco, L.P. / Sunoco Finance Corp. | 4.50% | 05/15/29 | 788650 |
| 8000000 | TotalEnergies Capital USA LLC | 4.25% | 01/13/31 | 8073413 |
| 7300000 | Viper Energy Partners LLC | 4.90% | 08/01/30 | 7451877 |
|  |  |  |  | 113070056 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%** | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%** | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%** |  |
| 15067000 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (a) | 6.88% | 08/01/32 | 15859208 |
|  | **Pipelines — 2.1%** | **Pipelines — 2.1%** | **Pipelines — 2.1%** |  |
| 7665000 | Blue Racer Midstream LLC / Blue Racer Finance Corp. (a) | 7.00% | 07/15/29 | 8005955 |
| 436000 | Buckeye Partners, L.P. (a) | 4.50% | 03/01/28 | 436638 |
| 9516000 | Buckeye Partners, L.P. (a) | 6.88% | 07/01/29 | 9879292 |
| 5824000 | Energy Transfer, L.P. | 4.55% | 01/15/31 | 5881067 |
| 1144000 | Energy Transfer, L.P. | 5.00% | 05/15/50 | 978695 |
| 2183000 | Flex Intermediate Holdco LLC (a) | 3.36% | 06/30/31 | 2034289 |
| 2965000 | Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance Corp. | 8.25% | 01/15/29 | 3096690 |
| 7135000 | Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance Corp. (b) | 6.75% | 03/15/34 | 7221262 |
| 7156000 | Kinetik Holdings, L.P. (a) | 6.63% | 12/15/28 | 7381020 |
| 8000000 | MPLX, L.P. | 4.80% | 02/15/31 | 8169042 |
| 12314000 | NuStar Logistics, L.P. | 6.38% | 10/01/30 | 12972947 |
| 1712000 | Targa Resources Corp. | 4.35% | 01/15/29 | 1726427 |
|  |  |  |  | 67783324 |
|  | **Real Estate — 1.3%** | **Real Estate — 1.3%** | **Real Estate — 1.3%** |  |
| 8410000 | CoStar Group, Inc. (a) | 2.80% | 07/15/30 | 7734772 |
| 10820000 | Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower LLC (a) | 6.75% | 05/15/28 | 10858216 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Real Estate (Continued)** | **Real Estate (Continued)** | **Real Estate (Continued)** |  |
| $8635000 | Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. | 4.75% | 02/01/30 | $8381995 |
| 16000000 | Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. | 5.00% | 03/01/31 | 15520805 |
|  |  |  |  | 42495788 |
|  | **Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.5%** | **Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.5%** | **Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.5%** |  |
| 675000 | GLP Capital, L.P. / GLP Financing II, Inc. | 5.75% | 06/01/28 | 692342 |
| 4855000 | GLP Capital, L.P. / GLP Financing II, Inc. (b) | 5.63% | 03/01/36 | 4859612 |
| 3170000 | Iron Mountain, Inc. (a) | 5.25% | 03/15/28 | 3173897 |
| 6512000 | VICI Properties, L.P. / VICI Note Co., Inc. (a) | 4.13% | 08/15/30 | 6363842 |
|  |  |  |  | 15089693 |
|  | **Retail — 2.3%** | **Retail — 2.3%** | **Retail — 2.3%** |  |
| 7364000 | Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (a) | 7.00% | 08/01/30 | 7559661 |
| 7420000 | Brinker International, Inc. (a) | 8.25% | 07/15/30 | 7845102 |
| 8100000 | Gap (The), Inc. (a) | 3.63% | 10/01/29 | 7712098 |
| 7500000 | Kohl's Corp. (a) | 10.00% | 06/01/30 | 8170703 |
| 8650000 | Macy's Retail Holdings LLC (a) | 6.13% | 03/15/32 | 8719875 |
| 7500000 | Macy's Retail Holdings LLC (a) | 7.38% | 08/01/33 | 7866611 |
| 5314000 | Petco Health & Wellness Co., Inc. (a) | 8.25% | 02/01/31 | 5193528 |
| 15605000 | PetSmart LLC / PetSmart Finance Corp. (a) | 7.50% | 09/15/32 | 15802091 |
| 6300000 | Starbucks Corp. | 5.40% | 05/15/35 | 6644730 |
|  |  |  |  | 75514399 |
|  | **Semiconductors — 1.0%** | **Semiconductors — 1.0%** | **Semiconductors — 1.0%** |  |
| 1835000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC (a) | 5.50% | 01/25/31 | 1916085 |
| 9500000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC (a) | 6.25% | 01/25/35 | 10238812 |
| 7775000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC (a) | 6.10% | 01/25/36 | 8309959 |
| 12295000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC (a) | 6.30% | 01/25/39 | 13314906 |
|  |  |  |  | 33779762 |
|  | **Software — 2.0%** | **Software — 2.0%** | **Software — 2.0%** |  |
| 8160000 | CoreWeave, Inc. (a) | 9.00% | 02/01/31 | 7883509 |
| 7810000 | Fair Isaac Corp. (a) | 6.00% | 05/15/33 | 7900644 |
| 7405000 | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | 2.25% | 03/01/31 | 6685119 |
| 5100000 | Fiserv, Inc. | 2.65% | 06/01/30 | 4733573 |
| 7300000 | Fiserv, Inc. | 5.25% | 08/11/35 | 7306240 |
| 5000000 | Oracle Corp. | 4.95% | 02/04/31 | 4991214 |
| 4743000 | Oracle Corp. | 5.70% | 02/04/36 | 4747437 |
| 12330000 | Synopsys, Inc. | 4.85% | 04/01/30 | 12628094 |
| 7915000 | Synopsys, Inc. | 5.15% | 04/01/35 | 8109469 |
|  |  |  |  | 64985299 |
|  | **Telecommunications — 0.6%** | **Telecommunications — 0.6%** | **Telecommunications — 0.6%** |  |
| 7720000 | APLD ComputeCo. LLC (a) | 9.25% | 12/15/30 | 8108949 |
| 2899000 | Black Pearl Compute LLC (a) | 6.13% | 02/15/31 | 2970611 |
| 1000000 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 2.63% | 02/15/29 | 962594 |
| 5000000 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 2.55% | 02/15/31 | 4629496 |
| 2765000 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 4.70% | 01/15/35 | 2750952 |
|  |  |  |  | 19422602 |
|  | **Transportation — 0.2%** | **Transportation — 0.2%** | **Transportation — 0.2%** |  |
| 8000000 | Fedex Freight Holding Co., Inc. (a) | 4.65% | 03/15/31 | 8046968 |
|  | **Total Corporate Bonds and Notes** | **Total Corporate Bonds and Notes** | **Total Corporate Bonds and Notes** | 1650028298 |
|  | (Cost $1,619,969,338) | (Cost $1,619,969,338) | (Cost $1,619,969,338) |  |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 20.9%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 20.9%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 20.9%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 20.9%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 20.9%** |
| $11624000 | U.S. Treasury Bond  | 4.88% | 08/15/45 | $12094409 |
| 72995000 | U.S. Treasury Bond  | 4.63% | 11/15/45 | 73491138 |
| 9461000 | U.S. Treasury Bond  | 4.75% | 08/15/55 | 9636915 |
| 71806000 | U.S. Treasury Bond  | 4.63% | 11/15/55 | 71699413 |
| 64213018 | U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bond (e) | 1.63% | 10/15/29 | 65779183 |
| 57089000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 3.63% | 08/31/27 | 57242873 |
| 49365000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 3.50% | 10/31/27 | 49424778 |
| 32987000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 3.50% | 01/31/28 | 33052716 |
| 87732000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 4.25% | 01/31/30 | 90268003 |
| 65944000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 4.00% | 05/31/30 | 67293791 |
| 82617000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 3.75% | 01/31/31 | 83468988 |
| 6602000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 3.75% | 10/31/32 | 6621600 |
| 3444000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 4.00% | 11/15/35 | 3456915 |
| 56402000 | U.S. Treasury Note  | 4.13% | 02/15/36 | 57155496 |
|  | **Total U.S. Government Bonds and Notes** | **Total U.S. Government Bonds and Notes** | **Total U.S. Government Bonds and Notes** | 680686218 |
|  | (Cost $670,187,215) | (Cost $670,187,215) | (Cost $670,187,215) |  |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 10.9%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 10.9%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 10.9%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 10.9%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 10.9%** |
|  | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.4%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.4%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.4%** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |  |  |  |
| 30561860 | Series 2024-5468, Class SE, IO, (30 Day Average SOFR) ×-1+ <br> 5.35% (f) | 1.68% | 10/25/54 | 2321069 |
| 7535011 | Series 2024-5472, Class FE, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.35% (g) | 5.02% | 11/25/54 | 7631539 |
| 34956390 | Series 2024-5496, Class S, IO, (30 Day Average SOFR) ×-1+ <br> 5.90% (f) | 2.23% | 01/25/55 | 2356054 |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association |  |  |  |
| 542562 | Series 2011-116, Class SA, IO, (30 Day Average SOFR + CSA) <br> ×-1+ 6.00% (f) | 2.22% | 11/25/41 | 52015 |
| 106085 | Series 2012-128, Class UA | 2.50% | 06/25/42 | 98288 |
| 250958 | Series 2013-18, Class MI, IO | 3.00% | 02/25/33 | 8245 |
| 27691287 | Series 2024-82, Class CF, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.35% (g) | 5.02% | 11/25/54 | 27979568 |
| 3813682 | Series 2024-96, Class FD, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.45% (g) | 5.12% | 12/25/54 | 3867781 |
| 240089 | Series 2025-4, Class BA | 5.50% | 08/25/51 | 242226 |
|  |  |  |  | 44556785 |
|  | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1%** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Multiclass Certificates |  |  |  |
| 9026193 | Series 2021-P009, Class X, IO (h) | 1.28% | 01/25/31 | 219314 |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Multifamily PC REMIC <br> Trust |  |  |  |
| 4095000 | Series 2019-P002, Class X, IO (i) | 1.14% | 07/25/33 | 242549 |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Multifamily Structured <br> Pass-Through Certificates |  |  |  |
| 2641150 | Series 2016-K053, Class X3, IO (h) | 4.70% | 03/25/44 | 1696 |
| 6897149 | Series 2016-K056, Class X3, IO (h) | 2.11% | 06/25/44 | 25918 |
| 38206238 | Series 2016-K059, Class X3, IO (h) | 1.91% | 11/25/44 | 414931 |
| 1899979 | Series 2016-K060, Class X3, IO (h) | 1.90% | 12/25/44 | 23353 |
| 2104536 | Series 2016-KS06, Class X, IO (h) (j) | 0.96% | 08/25/26 | 555 |
| 588741 | Series 2019-KC04, Class X1, IO (h) | 1.27% | 12/25/26 | 5798 |
| 5063690 | Series 2019-KC05, Class X1, IO (h) | 1.19% | 06/25/27 | 42329 |
| 2237251 | Series 2019-KLU1, Class X3, IO (h) | 4.04% | 01/25/31 | 240890 |
| 6769641 | Series 2021-KLU3, Class X1, IO (h) | 1.93% | 01/25/31 | 439144 |
| 47308557 | Series 2022-Q017, Class X, IO (i) | 1.18% | 04/25/30 | 382856 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)** |  |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association |  |  |  |
| $18839 | Series 2016-M2, Class X3, IO (h) (j) | 2.04% | 04/25/36 | $4 |
| 885244 | Series 2016-M4, Class X2, IO (h) | 2.69% | 01/25/39 | 31431 |
| 62591 | Series 2016-M11, Class X2, IO (h) (j) | 2.97% | 07/25/39 | 23 |
| 44607846 | Series 2019-M17, Class X, IO (h) | 0.32% | 08/25/34 | 479039 |
| 6100000 | Series 2019-M29, Class X4, IO | 0.70% | 03/25/29 | 98641 |
| 45221413 | Series 2020-M17, Class X1, IO (i) | 1.38% | 01/25/28 | 680424 |
|  |  |  |  | 3328895 |
|  | **Pass-Through Securities — 9.4%** | **Pass-Through Securities — 9.4%** | **Pass-Through Securities — 9.4%** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
| 4201971 | Pool RA6427  | 3.00% | 12/01/51 | 3806675 |
| 5663079 | Pool RB5345  | 6.00% | 05/01/45 | 5818045 |
| 21165546 | Pool SD0778  | 2.50% | 12/01/51 | 18395887 |
| 10609113 | Pool SD3012  | 3.00% | 05/01/52 | 9740718 |
| 254928 | Pool SD3511  | 6.00% | 08/01/53 | 263027 |
| 7998363 | Pool SD8213  | 3.00% | 05/01/52 | 7254203 |
| 7408013 | Pool SD8245  | 4.50% | 09/01/52 | 7366226 |
| 5443758 | Pool SD8266  | 4.50% | 11/01/52 | 5406325 |
| 5227320 | Pool SD8272  | 3.00% | 12/01/52 | 4737565 |
| 3707935 | Pool SD8275  | 4.50% | 12/01/52 | 3680667 |
| 25807339 | Pool SD8491  | 5.00% | 12/01/54 | 25962945 |
| 7689267 | Pool TA0176  | 5.50% | 12/01/55 | 7852036 |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association |
| 416357 | Pool AM2974  | 4.10% | 04/01/43 | 402107 |
| 26862374 | Pool BQ7973  | 2.00% | 02/01/51 | 22464102 |
| 13060454 | Pool BV3023  | 2.00% | 02/01/52 | 10861436 |
| 13420357 | Pool CB4808  | 4.00% | 10/01/52 | 13061660 |
| 4921575 | Pool DC9671  | 5.50% | 01/01/55 | 5028131 |
| 6053336 | Pool DE3460  | 5.50% | 07/01/55 | 6114879 |
| 4395018 | Pool DE9741  | 5.50% | 10/01/55 | 4486639 |
| 4047241 | Pool DF6383  | 5.50% | 12/01/55 | 4131614 |
| 4456825 | Pool DF9514  | 5.50% | 01/01/56 | 4544799 |
| 13393617 | Pool DG2890  | 5.00% | 02/01/56 | 13490767 |
| 4423844 | Pool FA1868  | 7.00% | 03/01/55 | 4799784 |
| 8254293 | Pool FA3679  | 5.50% | 03/01/55 | 8482768 |
| 4935918 | Pool FA3829  | 3.50% | 08/01/49 | 4691227 |
| 17601585 | Pool FA4541  | 5.00% | 02/01/56 | 17765555 |
| 9177031 | Pool FS1598  | 2.00% | 04/01/52 | 7631852 |
| 5891450 | Pool FS5984  | 3.00% | 12/01/50 | 5423219 |
| 4197091 | Pool FS6925  | 2.50% | 12/01/51 | 3646372 |
| 283002 | Pool FS6980  | 6.00% | 01/01/44 | 293020 |
| 10540878 | Pool FS7252  | 5.00% | 11/01/53 | 10639569 |
| 2593588 | Pool MA4599  | 3.00% | 05/01/52 | 2352284 |
| 2646310 | Pool MA4784  | 4.50% | 10/01/52 | 2631382 |
| 16373169 | Pool MA4840  | 4.50% | 12/01/52 | 16267330 |
| 15838853 | Pool MA4958  | 4.50% | 03/01/53 | 15720606 |
|  | Government National Mortgage Association | Government National Mortgage Association | Government National Mortgage Association | Government National Mortgage Association |
| 1021088 | Pool 786951  | 6.00% | 09/20/38 | 1052024 |
| 1332740 | Pool 786973  | 6.00% | 09/20/53 | 1389127 |
| 1856243 | Pool 787961  | 7.00% | 12/20/54 | 1898544 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** |  |
|  | Government National Mortgage Association (Continued) | Government National Mortgage Association (Continued) | Government National Mortgage Association (Continued) | Government National Mortgage Association (Continued) |
| $7576835 | Pool 788213  | 7.50% | 10/20/55 | $7959672 |
| 4333953 | Pool DK3590  | 6.50% | 07/20/55 | 4494602 |
| 5433552 | Pool MA8427  | 4.50% | 11/20/52 | 5413790 |
|  |  |  |  | 307423180 |
|  | **Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities** | 355308860 |
|  | (Cost $349,565,905) | (Cost $349,565,905) | (Cost $349,565,905) |  |
| **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 5.9%** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 5.9%** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 5.9%** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 5.9%** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 5.9%** |
|  | **Airlines — 0.4%** | **Airlines — 0.4%** | **Airlines — 0.4%** |  |
| 5333000 | AS Mileage Plan IP Ltd. (a) | 5.02% | 10/20/29 | 5424739 |
| 7790000 | AS Mileage Plan IP Ltd. (a) | 5.31% | 10/20/31 | 7946073 |
|  |  |  |  | 13370812 |
|  | **Apparel — 0.9%** | **Apparel — 0.9%** | **Apparel — 0.9%** |  |
| 20342000 | Gildan Activewear, Inc. (a) | 4.70% | 10/07/30 | 20477982 |
| 9463000 | Gildan Activewear, Inc. (a) | 5.40% | 10/07/35 | 9579798 |
|  |  |  |  | 30057780 |
|  | **Banks — 0.5%** | **Banks — 0.5%** | **Banks — 0.5%** |  |
| 7298000 | Danske Bank A/S (a) (c) | 5.71% | 03/01/30 | 7618013 |
| 3000000 | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (c) | 4.44% | 05/12/32 | 3017889 |
| 1585000 | Santander UK Group Holdings PLC (c) | 1.67% | 06/14/27 | 1574092 |
| 2564000 | UBS Group AG (a) (c) | 5.20% | 08/10/37 | 2588308 |
|  |  |  |  | 14798302 |
|  | **Beverages — 0.1%** | **Beverages — 0.1%** | **Beverages — 0.1%** |  |
| 3170000 | Bacardi Ltd. (a) | 4.70% | 05/15/28 | 3202644 |
|  | **Biotechnology — 0.3%** | **Biotechnology — 0.3%** | **Biotechnology — 0.3%** |  |
| 8000000 | GENMAB A/S / GENMAB FINANCE LLC (a) | 7.25% | 12/15/33 | 8493688 |
|  | **Commercial Services — 0.4%** | **Commercial Services — 0.4%** | **Commercial Services — 0.4%** |  |
| 12500000 | Element Fleet Management Corp. (a) | 4.64% | 11/24/30 | 12627701 |
|  | **Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%** | **Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%** | **Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%** |  |
| 2000000 | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | 2.45% | 10/29/26 | 1980962 |
| 115000 | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | 3.88% | 01/23/28 | 114816 |
| 315000 | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | 5.75% | 06/06/28 | 326280 |
| 1650000 | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | 3.00% | 10/29/28 | 1605707 |
|  |  |  |  | 4027765 |
|  | **Entertainment — 0.6%** | **Entertainment — 0.6%** | **Entertainment — 0.6%** |  |
| 8760000 | Brightstar Lottery PLC / Brightstar Global Solutions Corp. (a) | 5.75% | 01/15/33 | 8710760 |
| 11325000 | Flutter Treasury DAC (a) | 5.88% | 06/04/31 | 11299848 |
|  |  |  |  | 20010608 |
|  | **Environmental Control — 0.4%** | **Environmental Control — 0.4%** | **Environmental Control — 0.4%** |  |
| 11400000 | GFL Environmental, Inc. (a) | 4.00% | 08/01/28 | 11230758 |
| 750000 | GFL Environmental, Inc. (a) | 3.50% | 09/01/28 | 733986 |
|  |  |  |  | 11964744 |
|  | **Leisure Time — 1.4%** | **Leisure Time — 1.4%** | **Leisure Time — 1.4%** |  |
| 11515000 | Carnival Corp. (a) | 4.00% | 08/01/28 | 11442095 |
| 14435000 | Carnival Corp. (a) | 5.75% | 08/01/32 | 14998672 |
| 7300000 | NCL Corp. Ltd. (a) | 6.25% | 09/15/33 | 7372774 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** | **FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Continued)** |
|  | **Leisure Time (Continued)** | **Leisure Time (Continued)** | **Leisure Time (Continued)** |  |
| $7330000 | Viking Cruises Ltd. (a) | 9.13% | 07/15/31 | $7802455 |
| 4810000 | Viking Cruises Ltd. (a) | 5.88% | 10/15/33 | 4909784 |
|  |  |  |  | 46525780 |
|  | **Machinery-Diversified — 0.0%** | **Machinery-Diversified — 0.0%** | **Machinery-Diversified — 0.0%** |  |
| 1392300 | Oregon Tool Lux, L.P. (a) | 7.88% | 10/15/29 | 723996 |
|  | **Oil & Gas — 0.5%** | **Oil & Gas — 0.5%** | **Oil & Gas — 0.5%** |  |
| 4997000 | Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (a) | 4.00% | 02/02/29 | 5000710 |
| 3196000 | Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (a) | 4.38% | 02/02/31 | 3197763 |
| 8100000 | Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (a) | 5.00% | 02/02/36 | 8115592 |
| 482000 | Transocean International Ltd. (a) | 7.88% | 10/15/32 | 517776 |
|  |  |  |  | 16831841 |
|  | **Software — 0.2%** | **Software — 0.2%** | **Software — 0.2%** |  |
| 6731000 | Open Text Corp. (a) | 6.90% | 12/01/27 | 6917758 |
|  | **Telecommunications — 0.1%** | **Telecommunications — 0.1%** | **Telecommunications — 0.1%** |  |
| 4140000 | SoftBank Corp. (a) | 4.70% | 07/09/30 | 4203551 |
|  | **Total Foreign Corporate Bonds and Notes** | **Total Foreign Corporate Bonds and Notes** | **Total Foreign Corporate Bonds and Notes** | 193756970 |
|  | (Cost $190,626,487) | (Cost $190,626,487) | (Cost $190,626,487) |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Par** <br>**Amount**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Rate**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES — 5.1%** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES — 5.1%** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES — 5.1%** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES — 5.1%** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES — 5.1%** |
|  | **Banks — 1.3%**  | **Banks — 1.3%**  | **Banks — 1.3%**  |  |
| 4820000 | Citigroup, Inc., Series JJ (c) | 6.50% | (k) | 4893466 |
| 2191000 | CoBank ACB, Series M (c) | 7.13% | (k) | 2279882 |
| 3257000 | Farm Credit Bank of Texas, Series 6 (c) | 7.00% | (k) | 3380236 |
| 3143000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series KK (c) | 3.65% | (k) | 3133767 |
| 4965000 | PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc., Series T (c) | 3.40% | (k) | 4910228 |
| 5399000 | Truist Financial Corp., Series N (c) | 6.67% | (k) | 5439439 |
| 11997000 | US Bancorp (c) | 3.70% | (k) | 11894914 |
| 4699000 | Wells Fargo & Co., Series BB (c) | 3.90% | (k) | 4696982 |
|  |  |  |  | 40628914 |
|  | **Capital Markets — 1.6%**  | **Capital Markets — 1.6%**  | **Capital Markets — 1.6%**  |  |
| 2380000 | Bank of New York Mellon (The) Corp., Series M (b) (c) | 5.63% | (k) | 2380201 |
| 14414000 | Charles Schwab (The) Corp., Series I (c) | 4.00% | (k) | 14373596 |
| 9085000 | Goldman Sachs Group (The), Inc., Series X (c) | 7.50% | (k) | 9676206 |
| 16170000 | UBS Group AG (a) (c) (l) | 7.13% | (k) | 16574056 |
| 10290000 | UBS Group AG (a) (c) (l) | 6.60% | (k) | 10359108 |
|  |  |  |  | 53363167 |
|  | **Consumer Finance — 0.6%**  | **Consumer Finance — 0.6%**  | **Consumer Finance — 0.6%**  |  |
| 7937000 | Ally Financial, Inc., Series B (c) | 4.70% | (k) | 7921514 |
| 3625000 | Ally Financial, Inc., Series C (c) | 4.70% | (k) | 3428906 |
| 8155000 | American Express Co. (c) | 3.55% | (k) | 8110010 |
|  |  |  |  | 19460430 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 0.5%**  | **Electric Utilities — 0.5%**  | **Electric Utilities — 0.5%**  |  |
| 10621000 | American Electric Power Co., Inc. (c) | 3.88% | 02/15/62 | 10474250 |
| 2420000 | Eversource Energy, Series A (c) | 6.10% | 08/15/56 | 2431898 |
| 3797000 | Xcel Energy, Inc. (b) (c) | 5.75% | 12/03/56 | 3806476 |
|  |  |  |  | 16712624 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Par**<br> **Amount**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Rate**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **CAPITAL PREFERRED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Financial Services — 0.1%**  | **Financial Services — 0.1%**  | **Financial Services — 0.1%**  |  |
| $3134000 | National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp. (c) | 5.25% | 04/20/46 | $3146065 |
|  | **Health Care Providers & Services — 0.5%**  | **Health Care Providers & Services — 0.5%**  | **Health Care Providers & Services — 0.5%**  |  |
| 15460000 | CVS Health Corp. (c) | 7.00% | 03/10/55 | 16270243 |
|  | **Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.0%**  | **Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.0%**  | **Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.0%**  |  |
| 929000 | Vistra Corp., Series C (a) (c) | 8.88% | (k) | 1026963 |
|  | **Multi-Utilities — 0.2%**  | **Multi-Utilities — 0.2%**  | **Multi-Utilities — 0.2%**  |  |
| 4268000 | Dominion Energy, Inc. (c) | 6.20% | 02/15/56 | 4346774 |
| 2519000 | Dominion Energy, Inc. (c) | 6.00% | 02/15/56 | 2557624 |
|  |  |  |  | 6904398 |
|  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.3%**  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.3%**  | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.3%**  |  |
| 2281000 | Energy Transfer, L.P., Series B (c) | 6.63% | (k) | 2312117 |
| 7920000 | Energy Transfer, L.P., Series G (c) | 7.13% | (k) | 8221958 |
|  |  |  |  | 10534075 |
|  | **Total Capital Preferred Securities** | **Total Capital Preferred Securities** | **Total Capital Preferred Securities** | 168046879 |
|  | (Cost $164,244,258) | (Cost $164,244,258) | (Cost $164,244,258) |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Coupon**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.8%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.8%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.8%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.8%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.8%** |
|  | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.3%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.3%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.3%** |  |
|  | CIM Trust | CIM Trust | CIM Trust | CIM Trust |
| 5575062 | Series 2020-R6, Class A1 (a) | 2.25% | 12/25/60 | 5075826 |
|  | Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust | Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust | Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust | Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust |
| 101585 | Series 2022-RPL1, Class CERT (a) | 4.23% | 04/25/61 | 95163 |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation STACR REMIC Trust | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation STACR REMIC Trust | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation STACR REMIC Trust | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation STACR REMIC Trust |
| 3666726 | Series 2024-DNA3, Class M2, 30 Day Average SOFR + <br> 1.45% (a) (g) | 5.12% | 10/25/44 | 3670146 |
|  |  |  |  | 8841135 |
|  | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 2.5%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 2.5%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 2.5%** |  |
|  | 245 Park Avenue Trust | 245 Park Avenue Trust | 245 Park Avenue Trust | 245 Park Avenue Trust |
| 4441000 | Series 2017-245P, Class A (a) | 3.51% | 06/05/37 | 4380293 |
|  | BFLD Mortgage Trust | BFLD Mortgage Trust | BFLD Mortgage Trust | BFLD Mortgage Trust |
| 3791000 | Series 2024-VICT, Class A, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 1.89% (a) (g) | 5.55% | 07/15/41 | 3801158 |
|  | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 3420000 | Series 2020-VIV3, Class B (a) (h) | 3.54% | 03/09/44 | 3293437 |
| 4050000 | Series 2020-VIV4, Class A (a) | 2.84% | 03/09/44 | 3812181 |
| 2614686 | Series 2021-ACNT, Class C, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 1.50% (a) (g) | 5.27% | 11/15/38 | 2614623 |
| 2845000 | Series 2022-AHP, Class AS, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 1.49% (a) (g) | 5.15% | 01/17/39 | 2846024 |
|  | BX Trust | BX Trust | BX Trust | BX Trust |
| 2800000 | Series 2019-OC11, Class A (a) | 3.20% | 12/09/41 | 2693025 |
| 2261716 | Series 2021-LBA, Class CV, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 1.60% (a) (g) | 5.37% | 02/15/36 | 2262275 |
| 4146216 | Series 2021-LBA, Class DV, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 1.85% (a) (g) | 5.62% | 02/15/36 | 4148955 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)** |  |
|  | BX Trust (Continued) | BX Trust (Continued) | BX Trust (Continued) | BX Trust (Continued) |
| $1869868 | Series 2021-RISE, Class D, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 1.75% (a) (g) | 5.52% | 11/15/36 | $1870714 |
| 2185000 | Series 2024-BIO, Class B, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 1.94% (a) (g) | 5.60% | 02/15/41 | 2188774 |
|  | BXHPP Trust | BXHPP Trust | BXHPP Trust | BXHPP Trust |
| 6225000 | Series 2021-FILM, Class A, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 0.65% (a) (g) | 4.42% | 08/15/36 | 5937094 |
|  | BXP Trust | BXP Trust | BXP Trust | BXP Trust |
| 3200000 | Series 2017-GM, Class C (a) (h) | 3.42% | 06/13/39 | 3132969 |
|  | DOLP Trust | DOLP Trust | DOLP Trust | DOLP Trust |
| 6000000 | Series 2021-NYC, Class A (a) | 2.96% | 05/10/41 | 5473013 |
|  | GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust | GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust | GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust | GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust |
| 4230000 | Series 2023-FUN, Class B, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 2.79% (a) (g) | 6.45% | 03/15/28 | 4244433 |
|  | HILT Commercial Mortgage Trust | HILT Commercial Mortgage Trust | HILT Commercial Mortgage Trust | HILT Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 2711000 | Series 2024-ORL, Class B, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 1.94% (a) (g) | 5.60% | 05/15/37 | 2713203 |
|  | MKT Mortgage Trust | MKT Mortgage Trust | MKT Mortgage Trust | MKT Mortgage Trust |
| 4530000 | Series 2020-525M, Class A (a) | 2.69% | 02/12/40 | 4158314 |
|  | One Bryant Park Trust | One Bryant Park Trust | One Bryant Park Trust | One Bryant Park Trust |
| 2800000 | Series 2019-OBP, Class A (a) | 2.52% | 09/15/54 | 2632183 |
|  | SDR Commercial Mortgage Trust | SDR Commercial Mortgage Trust | SDR Commercial Mortgage Trust | SDR Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 3715000 | Series 2024-DSNY, Class B, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 1.74% (a) (g) | 5.40% | 05/15/39 | 3719750 |
|  | SFO Commercial Mortgage Trust | SFO Commercial Mortgage Trust | SFO Commercial Mortgage Trust | SFO Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 3530000 | Series 2021-555, Class A, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 1.15% (a) (g) | 4.92% | 05/15/38 | 3524323 |
|  | SLG Office Trust | SLG Office Trust | SLG Office Trust | SLG Office Trust |
| 2950000 | Series 2021-OVA, Class C (a) | 2.85% | 07/15/41 | 2669959 |
|  | SREIT Trust | SREIT Trust | SREIT Trust | SREIT Trust |
| 1423000 | Series 2021-MFP2, Class C, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 1.37% (a) (g) | 5.15% | 11/15/36 | 1422934 |
| 6337000 | Series 2021-MFP2, Class D, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 1.57% (a) (g) | 5.34% | 11/15/36 | 6336922 |
|  | STWD Mortgage Trust | STWD Mortgage Trust | STWD Mortgage Trust | STWD Mortgage Trust |
| 1550000 | Series 2021-LIH, Class AS, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 1.26% (a) (g) | 5.03% | 11/15/36 | 1545660 |
|  |  |  |  | 81422216 |
|  | **Total Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total Mortgage-Backed Securities** | 90263351 |
|  | (Cost $88,475,092) | (Cost $88,475,092) | (Cost $88,475,092) |  |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Rate (m)** | **Stated** <br>**Maturity (n)**<br>| **Value** |
| **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 2.4%** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 2.4%** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 2.4%** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 2.4%** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS — 2.4%** |
|  | **Aerospace/Defense — 0.5%** | **Aerospace/Defense — 0.5%** | **Aerospace/Defense — 0.5%** |  |
| 15487141 | TransDigm, Inc., Term Loan, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.50%, <br> 0.00% Floor  | 6.17% | 02/28/31 | 15504564 |
| 2000000 | TransDigm, Inc., Term Loan N, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.50%, <br> 0.00% Floor  | 6.16% | 02/10/33 | 2004020 |
|  |  |  |  | 17508584 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Rate (m)** | **Stated**<br> **Maturity (n)**<br>| **Value** |
| **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS (Continued)** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS (Continued)** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS (Continued)** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS (Continued)** | **SENIOR FLOATING-RATE LOAN INTERESTS (Continued)** |
|  | **Food and Beverage — 0.2%** | **Food and Beverage — 0.2%** | **Food and Beverage — 0.2%** |  |
| $7335805 | Chobani LLC, Term Loan B, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + 2.25%, <br> 0.00% Floor  | 5.92% | 10/28/32 | $7370943 |
|  | **Gaming — 0.3%** | **Gaming — 0.3%** | **Gaming — 0.3%** |  |
| 8263038 | Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B1, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + 2.25%, 0.50% Floor  | 5.92% | 02/06/31 | 8213460 |
|  | **Healthcare — 0.3%** | **Healthcare — 0.3%** | **Healthcare — 0.3%** |  |
| 7940000 | Medline Borrower, L.P., Term Loan B, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 2.50%, 0.50% Floor  | 6.17% | 10/23/28 | 7960287 |
|  | **Other Industrial — 0.1%** | **Other Industrial — 0.1%** | **Other Industrial — 0.1%** |  |
| 1984684 | Asp Dream Acquisition Co., Term Loan B, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + CSA + 4.25%, 0.75% Floor  | 8.02% | 12/15/28 | 1835832 |
|  | **Paper — 0.0%** | **Paper — 0.0%** | **Paper — 0.0%** |  |
| 26558 | Mativ Holdings, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + CSA + 2.50%, 0.00% Floor  | 6.27% | 05/06/27 | 26292 |
|  | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%** | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%** | **Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%** |  |
| 6044651 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Term Loan, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + 3.00%, 0.50% Floor  | 6.67% | 08/02/32 | 6057224 |
| 4611000 | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., Term Loan B, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + 1.75%, 0.00% Floor  | 5.42% | 01/29/33 | 4611968 |
|  |  |  |  | 10669192 |
|  | **Restaurants — 0.5%** | **Restaurants — 0.5%** | **Restaurants — 0.5%** |  |
| 16244000 | Raising Cane's Restaurants LLC, Term Loan B, 1 Mo. CME Term <br> SOFR + 2.00%, 0.00% Floor  | 5.67% | 10/24/32 | 16244000 |
|  | **Retailers — 0.2%** | **Retailers — 0.2%** | **Retailers — 0.2%** |  |
| 7443467 | ABG Intermediate Holdings 2 LLC, Term Loan B1, 1 Mo. CME <br> Term SOFR + 2.25%, 0.00% Floor  | 5.92% | 12/21/28 | 7431521 |
|  | **Total Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests** | **Total Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests** | **Total Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests** | 77260111 |
|  | (Cost $77,400,874) | (Cost $77,400,874) | (Cost $77,400,874) |  |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Coupon**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.8%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.8%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.8%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.8%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 0.8%** |
|  | Bayview Opportunity Master Fund VII | Bayview Opportunity Master Fund VII | Bayview Opportunity Master Fund VII | Bayview Opportunity Master Fund VII |
| 6949446 | Series 2024-EDU1, Class E (j) | 7.85% | 06/25/47 | 7029333 |
|  | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust |
| 2800 | Series 2021-P4, Class R (a) | (o) | 09/11/28 | 314180 |
| 19300 | Series 2022-N1, Class R (a) | (o) | 12/11/28 | 860641 |
| 17100 | Series 2022-P2, Class R (a) | (o) | 05/10/29 | 2063205 |
| 9800 | Series 2023-N3, Class R (a) | (o) | 09/10/30 | 1859232 |
| 8700 | Series 2023-P3, Class R (a) | (o) | 08/12/30 | 890670 |
|  | Chase Auto Owner Trust | Chase Auto Owner Trust | Chase Auto Owner Trust | Chase Auto Owner Trust |
| 10000 | Series 2022-AA, Class R1 (a) | (o) | 06/25/30 | 628638 |
|  | LAD Auto Receivables Trust | LAD Auto Receivables Trust | LAD Auto Receivables Trust | LAD Auto Receivables Trust |
| 4950000 | Series 2023-1A, Class D (a) | 7.30% | 06/17/30 | 5005150 |
|  | Skyline Aircraft Finance LLC | Skyline Aircraft Finance LLC | Skyline Aircraft Finance LLC | Skyline Aircraft Finance LLC |
| 494553 | Series 2020-1, Class A (j) (p) (q) | 3.23% | 05/10/38 | 468703 |
|  | SLM Student Loan EDC Repackaging Trust | SLM Student Loan EDC Repackaging Trust | SLM Student Loan EDC Repackaging Trust | SLM Student Loan EDC Repackaging Trust |
| 1000 | Series 2013-M1, Class M1R (a) | (o) | 10/28/29 | 153830 |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | SLM Student Loan Trust | SLM Student Loan Trust | SLM Student Loan Trust | SLM Student Loan Trust |
| $6525 | Series 2006-2, Class R | (o) | 01/25/41 | $294288 |
| 1375 | Series 2007-4, Class R | (o) | 01/25/42 | 134897 |
|  | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust |
| 5290000 | Series 2023-1A, Class D (a) | 6.79% | 11/15/28 | 5402891 |
|  | **Total Asset-Backed Securities** | **Total Asset-Backed Securities** | **Total Asset-Backed Securities** | 25105658 |
|  | (Cost $27,590,458) | (Cost $27,590,458) | (Cost $27,590,458) |  |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Rate**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.5%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.5%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.5%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.5%** | **$25 PAR PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.5%** |
|  | **Banks — 0.2%**  | **Banks — 0.2%**  | **Banks — 0.2%**  |  |
| 74024 | Bank of Hawaii Corp. | 8.00% | (k) | 1966818 |
| 193000 | Citigroup, Inc., Series II | 6.25% | (k) | 4902200 |
|  |  |  |  | 6869018 |
|  | **Electric Utilities — 0.2%**  | **Electric Utilities — 0.2%**  | **Electric Utilities — 0.2%**  |  |
| 233000 | Xcel Energy, Inc. | 6.25% | 10/15/85 | 5813350 |
|  | **Financial Services — 0.1%**  | **Financial Services — 0.1%**  | **Financial Services — 0.1%**  |  |
| 121300 | Jackson Financial, Inc. (c) | 8.00% | (k) | 3135605 |
|  | **Total $25 Par Preferred Securities** | **Total $25 Par Preferred Securities** | **Total $25 Par Preferred Securities** | 15817973 |
|  | (Cost $15,725,885) | (Cost $15,725,885) | (Cost $15,725,885) |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.5%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.5%** |
| 48931803 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares - 3.55% (r) | 48931803 |
|  | (Cost $48,931,803) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 101.4%** | 3305206121 |
|  | (Cost $3,252,717,315) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (1.4)%** | (45579792)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $3259626329 |

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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 "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 February 28, 2026, securities noted as such amounted to $1,031,724,806 or 31.7% of net assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) When-issued
 security. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 28, 2026. Interest will begin accruing on the security's
 first settlement date (see Note 2B - Securities Transactions and Investment Income in the Notes to Financial Statements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Fixed-to-floating
 or fixed-to-variable rate security. The interest rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at February 28, 2026. At
 a predetermined date, the fixed rate will change to a floating rate or a variable rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The
 issuer will pay interest in cash and/or in PIK interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Security
 whose principal value is adjusted in accordance with changes to the country's Consumer Price Index. Interest is calculated
 on the basis of the current adjusted principal value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Inverse
 floating rate security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Floating
 or variable rate security.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Collateral
 Strip Rate security. Coupon is based on the weighted net interest rate of the investment's underlying collateral. The interest
 rate resets periodically.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Weighted
 Average Coupon security. Coupon is based on the blended interest rate of the underlying holdings, which may have different
 coupons. The coupon may change in any period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Pursuant
 to procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees, this security has been determined to be illiquid by the Advisor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Perpetual
 maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) This
 security is a contingent convertible capital security which may be subject to conversion into common stock of the issuer under
 certain circumstances. At February 28, 2026, securities noted as such amounted to $26,933,164 or 0.8% of net assets. Of these
 securities, 0.0% originated in emerging markets, and 100.0% originated in foreign markets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Senior
 Floating-Rate Loan Interests ("Senior Loans") in which the Fund invests pay interest at rates which are periodically predetermined
 by reference to a base lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally (i) the SOFR obtained from
 the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Financial Research or another major financial institution, (ii) the lending rate
 offered by one or more major European banks, (iii) the prime rate offered by one or more United States banks or (iv) the certificate
 of deposit rate. Certain Senior Loans are subject to a SOFR floor that establishes a minimum SOFR rate. When a range of
 rates is disclosed, the Fund holds more than one contract within the same tranche with identical SOFR period, spread and floor,
 but different SOFR reset dates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) Senior
 Loans generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of Senior Loans
 may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Zero
 coupon security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) 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 February
 28, 2026, securities noted as such are valued at $468,703 or 0.0% of net assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) 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;(r) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

&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 |
| IO | – Interest-Only Security - Principal amount shown represents par value on which interest payments are based |
| PIK | – Payment-in-kind |
| REMIC | – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit |
| SOFR | – Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
| STACR | – Structured Agency Credit Risk |

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**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see 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>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| Corporate Bonds and Notes\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1650028298 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1650028298 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| U.S. Government Bonds and Notes | &nbsp;&nbsp; 680686218 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 680686218 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed <br> Securities<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 355308860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 355308860 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds and Notes\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 193756970 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 193756970 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Capital Preferred Securities\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 168046879 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 168046879 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Mortgage-Backed Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp; 90263351 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 90263351 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 77260111 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 77260111 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Asset-Backed Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25105658 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24636955 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 468703 |
| $25 Par Preferred Securities\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15817973 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15817973 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 48931803 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 48931803 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3305206121 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $64749776 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3239987642 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $468703 |

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\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

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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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **Smith** <br> **Opportunistic** <br> **Fixed Income** <br> **ETF** <br>**(FIXD)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Smith** <br> **Unconstrained** <br> **Bond ETF** <br>**(UCON)** <br>|
| **ASSETS:** |  |  |
| Investments, at value | $3504918407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3305206121 |
| Cash | 7902557 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1526777 |
| Receivables: |  |  |
| Investment securities sold | 36389943 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 28789001 |
| Interest | 33058108 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 31757253 |
| Dividends | 53113 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 71145 |
| Total Assets | 3582322128 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3367350297 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |  |
| Payables: |  |  |
| Investment securities purchased | 90167702 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 105627925 |
| Investment advisory fees | 1715341 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2096043 |
| Total Liabilities | 91883043 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 107723968 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $3490439085 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3259626329 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |  |
| Paid-in capital | $4382486823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3259449767 |
| Par value | 780500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1291500 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | (892828238)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1114938)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $3490439085 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3259626329 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $44.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $25.24 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.01 per <br> share)<br>| 78050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129150002 |
| Investments, at cost | $3455022667 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3252717315 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **First Trust** <br> **Smith** <br> **Opportunistic** <br> **Fixed Income** <br> **ETF** <br>**(FIXD)** <br>| **First Trust** <br> **Smith** <br> **Unconstrained** <br> **Bond ETF** <br>**(UCON)** <br>|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |  |
| Interest | $79947441 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $77313354 |
| Dividends | 802699 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 729336 |
| Total investment income | 80750140 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78042690 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 10952945<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13076433<br>|
| Other expenses | 254231 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 223859 |
| Total expenses | 11207176 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13300292 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | 69542964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 64742398 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 24806944 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13277730 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 40107947 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21437251 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | 64914891 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34714981 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS** | $134457855 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $99457379 |

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

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|  | **First Trust Smith Opportunistic** <br> **Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)** | **First Trust Smith Opportunistic** <br> **Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)** | **First Trust Smith Unconstrained** <br> **Bond ETF (UCON)** | **First Trust Smith Unconstrained** <br> **Bond ETF (UCON)** |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>| **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $69542964 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $183355915 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $64742398 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $149324726 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 24806944 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (254159256)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13277730 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (36520389)<br>|
| Net increase from payment by the advisor |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 762 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1953 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 40107947 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 142678823 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21437251 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 45283875 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> operations<br>| 134457855 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 71876244 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 99457379 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 158090165 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |  |  |
| Investment operations | (81931752)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (182135254)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (75206751)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (146204502)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 102573743<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 463785267<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 282718237<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 672776470<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (6667508) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (2291057603) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (638460543) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br> shareholder transactions<br>| 95906235 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1827272336)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 282718237 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34315927 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 148432338 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (1937531346)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 306968865 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 46201590 |
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 3342006747 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5279538093 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2952657464 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2906455874 |
| End of period | $3490439085 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3342006747 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3259626329 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2952657464 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 75900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 118200002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 117950002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 116750002 |
| Shares sold | 2300000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10350000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27000000 |
| Shares redeemed | (150000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (52650000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (25800000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 78050002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 75900002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129150002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 117950002 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of <br> period<br>| $44.03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $44.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $46.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $53.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $55.16 |
| **Income from investment** <br> **operations:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.90<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.85<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.85<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.64<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.88<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.76<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain <br> (loss)<br>| 0.86<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.63) (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.31<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.64) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7.76) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.34) <br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.22<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.16<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.00) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6.88) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.42<br>|
| **Distributions paid to** <br> **shareholders from:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (1.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.86) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.91) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.75) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.93) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.81) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.75) <br>|
| Return of capital | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.04) <br>|
| Total distributions | (1.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.86) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.91) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.75) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.93) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.60) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $44.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $44.03<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $44.67<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $43.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $46.17<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $53.98<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 4.02<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.83<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.15)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (12.84)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.77<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $3490439<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3342007<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5279538<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4539493<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $3548443<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5297667<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average <br> net assets<br>| 0.66<br> % (d) (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.64<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.64<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 expenses to average <br> net assets<br>| 0.66<br> % (d) (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.64<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.64<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.62<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income <br> (loss) to average net assets<br>| 4.10<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.22<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.29<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.72<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.74<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.34<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 87<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 384<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 511<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 456<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 445<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 497<br> % (h)<br>|

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The
 Fund received a payment from the advisor in the amount of $762 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. The total returns would have been lower if certain fees
 had not been waived by the investment advisor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) 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;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the total and net expense ratios would have been 0.65%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) The
 portfolio turnover rate not including mortgage dollar rolls was 345%, 290%, 271% and 282% for the years ending August 31, 2024, August
 31, 2023, August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021, respectively.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Financial Highlights (Continued)** 

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

**First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.19 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.57 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.56 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.19 |
| **Income from investment** <br> **operations:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.52<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.16<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.24<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.11<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.53<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain <br> (loss)<br>| 0.30<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.12<br> (b)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.72<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.35) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.52<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 0.82<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.28<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.96<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.46) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.05<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders** <br> **from:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.61) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.26) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.52) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.51) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.01) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>|
| Total distributions | (0.61) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.26) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.14) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.53) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.68) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $25.24<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.03<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.89<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.19<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $24.57<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.56<br>|
| **Total return** (c) | 3.25<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.32<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.35<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.18<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5.55)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.04<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net** <br> **assets/supplemental data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $3259626<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2952657<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2906456<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1488897<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1268815<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $608317<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.86<br> % (d) (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net <br> assets<br>| 0.86<br> % (d) (e) (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.85<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.82<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) <br> to average net assets<br>| 4.19<br> % (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.69<br> % (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.11<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.60<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.35<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.90<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate (g) | 81<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 305<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 314<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 257<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 208<br> % (h)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 190<br> % (h)<br>|

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Based
 on average shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The
 Fund received a payment from the advisor in the amount of $1,953 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. The total returns would have been lower if certain fees
 had not been waived by the investment advisor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) 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;(f) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the total and net expense ratios would have been 0.85%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) The
 portfolio turnover rate not including mortgage dollar rolls was 138%, 33%, 43%, and 40% for the years ending August 31, 2024, August 31, 2023,
 August 31, 2022, and August 31, 2021, respectively.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Notes to Financial Statements**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 two funds (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"), each a diversified series of the Trust, listed below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF – (Nasdaq, Inc. ("Nasdaq") ticker "FIXD") <br> First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF – (NYSE Arca, Inc. ("NYSE Arca") ticker "UCON")

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."

Each Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund. FIXD's and UCON's investment objective is to seek to maximize long-term total return. Each of FIXD and UCON seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in fixed income securities.

**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. Domestic debt 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:

Corporate bonds, corporate notes, U.S. government securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal securities, capital preferred securities and other debt securities are fair valued on the basis of valuations provided by dealers who make markets in such securities or by a third-party pricing service approved by the Advisor's Pricing Committee, which may use the following valuation inputs when available:

1)

benchmark yields;

2)

reported trades;

3)

broker/dealer quotes;

4)

issuer spreads;

5)

benchmark securities;

6)

bids and offers; and

7)

reference data including market research publications.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Pricing services generally value fixed-income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional round lot size, but a Fund may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots may trade at lower prices than institutional round lots.

Common stocks, preferred stocks 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.

Equity securities traded in an over-the-counter market are valued at the close price or the last trade price.

Shares of open-end funds are valued based on NAV per share.

Senior Floating-Rate Loan Interests ("Senior Loans")<sup>(1)</sup> are not listed on any securities exchange or board of trade. Senior Loans are typically bought and sold by institutional investors in individually negotiated private transactions that function in many respects like an over-the-counter secondary market, although typically no formal market-makers exist. This market, while having grown substantially since its inception, generally has fewer trades and less liquidity than the secondary market for other types of securities. Some Senior Loans have few or no trades, or trade infrequently, and information regarding a specific Senior Loan may not be widely available or may be incomplete. Accordingly, determinations of the market value of Senior Loans may be based on infrequent and dated information. Because there is less reliable, objective data available, elements of judgment may play a greater role in valuation of Senior Loans than for other types of securities. Typically, Senior Loans are valued using information provided by a third-party pricing service. The third-party pricing service primarily uses over-the-counter pricing from dealer runs and broker quotes from indicative sheets to value the Senior Loans.

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.

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 (the "1933 Act")) 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 most recent price provided by a pricing service;

2)

available market prices for the fixed-income security;

3)

the fundamental business data relating to the borrower/issuer;

4)

an evaluation of the forces which influence the market in which these securities are purchased and sold;

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The terms "security" and "securities" used throughout the Notes to Financial Statements include Senior Loans.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

5)

the type, size and cost of a security;

6)

the financial statements of the borrower/issuer or the financial condition of the country of issue;

7)

the credit quality and cash flow of the borrower/issuer, or country of issue, based on the Pricing Committee's, Smith Capital Investors, LLC ("Smith" or the "Sub-Advisor") or portfolio manager's analysis, as applicable, or external analysis;

8)

the information as to any transactions in or offers for the security;

9)

the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the borrower/issuer, or comparable companies;

10)

the coupon payments;

11)

the quality, value and salability of collateral, if any, securing the security;

12)

the business prospects of the borrower/issuer, including any ability to obtain money or resources from a parent or affiliate and an assessment of the borrower's/issuer's management (for corporate debt only);

13)

the economic, political and social prospects/developments of the country of issue and the assessment of the country's government leaders/officials (for sovereign debt only);

14)

the prospects for the borrower's/issuer's industry, and multiples (of earnings and/or cash flows) being paid for similar businesses in that industry (for corporate debt only);

15)

the borrower's/issuer's competitive position within the industry;

16)

the borrower's/issuer's ability to access additional liquidity through public and/or private markets; and

17)

other relevant factors.

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.

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;&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 February 28, 2026, 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. Interest income is recorded daily on the accrual basis. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded using the effective interest method.

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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward purchase commitment basis may have extended settlement periods. The value of the security purchased is subject to market fluctuations during this period. Each Fund maintains liquid assets with a current value at least equal to the amount of its when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward purchase commitments until payment is made. At February 28, 2026, FIXD and UCON held $49,250,150 and $60,046,426, respectively, of when-issued or delayed-delivery securities. At February 28, 2026, FIXD and UCON had no forward purchase commitments.

**C. Interest-Only Securities**

An interest-only security ("IO Security") is the interest-only portion of a mortgage-backed security that receives some or all of the interest portion of the underlying mortgage-backed security and little or no principal. A reference principal value called a notional value is used to calculate the amount of interest due to the IO Security. IO Securities are sold at a deep discount to their notional principal amount. Generally speaking, when interest rates are falling and prepayment rates are increasing, the value of an IO Security will fall. Conversely, when interest rates are rising and prepayment rates are decreasing, generally the value of an IO Security will rise. These securities, if any, are identified on each Fund's Portfolio of Investments.

**D. Unfunded Loan Commitments**

Each Fund may enter into certain credit agreements, all or a portion of which may be unfunded. Each Fund is obligated to fund these loan commitments at the borrower's discretion. Unfunded loan commitments are marked-to-market daily, and any unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations. Unfunded loan commitments are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. In connection with these commitments, each Fund earns a commitment fee typically set as a percentage of the commitment amount. The commitment fees are included in "Interest" on the Statements of Operations. As of February 28, 2026, FIXD and UCON had no unfunded loan commitments.

**E. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of each Fund, if any, are 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 in cash may be reinvested automatically in additional whole shares only if the broker through whom the shares were purchased makes such option available. Such shares will generally be reinvested by the broker based upon the market price of those shares and investors may be subject to customary brokerage commissions charged by the broker.

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 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 year ended August 31, 2025 were as follows:

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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 Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF | $182135254 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF | 146204502 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |

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As of August 31, 2025, 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 Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF | $9304990 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(926840764)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(27818567)<br>|
| First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF | 7523681 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (52122347)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19233100 |

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**F. Income 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.

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. The taxable years ended 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, 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 August 31, 2025, 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 Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF | $926840764 |
| First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF | 52122347 |

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Certain losses realized during the current fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the Funds had no net late year ordinary or capital losses.

As of February 28, 2026, 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 Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF | $3455022667 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75160455 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(25264715)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $49895740 |
| First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF | 3252717315 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 65718714 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (13229908)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 52488806 |

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**G. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

**H. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 each Fund, using the information presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**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 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.

Smith serves as the Funds' sub-advisor and manages each Fund's portfolio subject to First Trust's supervision. Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Advisor, and the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement among the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, the Advisor and Smith, First Trust will supervise Smith and its management of the investment of each Fund's assets and will pay Smith for its services as the Funds' sub-advisor. Smith receives a sub-advisory fee equal to 50% of any remaining monthly unitary management fee paid to the Advisor after the average Fund's expenses accrued during the most recent twelve months are subtracted from the unitary management fee for that month. During any period in which the Advisor's management fee is reduced in accordance with the breakpoints described below, the investment sub-advisory fee (which is based on the Advisor's management fee) paid to Smith will be reduced to reflect the reduction in the Advisor's management fee. First Trust will also be responsible for each Fund's expenses, including the cost of transfer agency, sub-advisory, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses. The unitary management fee payable by each Fund to First Trust for these services will be reduced at certain levels of each Fund's net asset ("breakpoints") and calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints | FIXD | UCON |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.65000<br> %<br>| 0.85000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.63375<br> %<br>| 0.82875<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.61750<br> %<br>| 0.80750<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.60125<br> %<br>| 0.78625<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.58500<br> %<br>| 0.76500<br> %<br>|

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During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, FIXD and UCON received a payment from the Advisor in the amount of $762 and $1,953, respectively, in connection with a trade error.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("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.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. The officers and "Interested" Trustee receive no compensation from the Trust for acting in such capacities.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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**4. Purchases and Sales of Securities** 

For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and paydowns of U.S. Government securities and non-U.S. Government securities for each Fund, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Purchases | Sales |
| **First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF** |  |  |
| U.S. Government securities | $2076803740 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $2281916988 |
| Non-U.S. Government securities | 962673100 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 643605619 |
| **First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF** |  |  |
| U.S. Government securities | 1624244302 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1902948837 |
| Non-U.S. Government securities | 1165549473 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 582520924 |

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For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the Funds had no in-kind transactions.

**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.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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 December 31, 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 VIII**

**February 28, 2026 (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 February 28, 2026.

**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 February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees 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 for the most recent fiscal half year.

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information <br> For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026

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<u>First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII</u>

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First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)<br>

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**Table of Contents** 

**First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII**

**Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information**

**February 28, 2026** 

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| [Portfolio of Investments](#xx_bbf3802d-3c3e-4197-9653-c5c1095dcaa5_SOI-TOC-ScheduleofInvestments-4191_1) | 1 |
| [Statement of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_bbf3802d-3c3e-4197-9653-c5c1095dcaa5_SAL1-TOC-StatementofAssetsandLiabilities-4191_1) | 8 |
| [Statement of Operations](#xx_bbf3802d-3c3e-4197-9653-c5c1095dcaa5_SOP1-TOC-StatementofOperations-4191_1) | 9 |
| [Statements of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_bbf3802d-3c3e-4197-9653-c5c1095dcaa5_SOC1-TOC-StatementofChanges-4191_1) | 10 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_bbf3802d-3c3e-4197-9653-c5c1095dcaa5_FIHI-TOC-FinancialHighlights-4191_1) | 11 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_bbf3802d-3c3e-4197-9653-c5c1095dcaa5_NTF-TOC-NotestoFinancialStatements-4191_1) | 12 |
| [Other Information](#xx_bbf3802d-3c3e-4197-9653-c5c1095dcaa5_AI-TOC-AdditionalInformation-4191_1) | 21 |

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**Performance and Risk Disclosure**

There is no assurance that First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (the "Fund") will achieve its investment objective. The 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 the 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 Fund's advisor, may also periodically provide additional information on Fund performance on the Fund's webpage at www.ftportfolios.com.

**How to Read This Report**

This report contains information that may help you evaluate your investment in the Fund. It includes details about the Fund and presents data that provides insight into the Fund's performance and investment approach.

The material risks of investing in the Fund are spelled out in its prospectus, statement of additional information, and other Fund regulatory filings.

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Portfolio of Investments**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Coupon**<br>| **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 53.1%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 53.1%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 53.1%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 53.1%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 53.1%** |
|  | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 19.2%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 19.2%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 19.2%** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |  |  |  |
| $404775 | Series 4292, Class PB | 3.50% | 01/15/44 | $376264 |
| 360267 | Series 4639, Class HZ | 3.25% | 04/15/53 | 313949 |
| 415000 | Series 4753, Class HL | 3.00% | 02/15/48 | 374116 |
| 794293 | Series 4765, Class PZ | 3.00% | 01/15/48 | 655978 |
| 925000 | Series 5210, Class LB | 3.00% | 08/25/50 | 754860 |
| 960354 | Series 5435, Class BS, (30 Day Average SOFR) ×-2+ <br> 11.93% (a) | 4.59% | 07/25/54 | 916705 |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Seasoned Loans <br> Structured Transaction Trust |  |  |  |
| 1250000 | Series 2025-1, Class A2 | 3.00% | 05/25/35 | 1116126 |
| 1321110 | Series 2025-1, Class YF, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.10% (b) (c) | 4.77% | 05/25/35 | 1337312 |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association |  |  |  |
| 64095 | Series 2006-56, Class FE, 30 Day Average SOFR + CSA + <br> 0.43% (c) | 4.21% | 07/25/36 | 63950 |
| 1475000 | Series 2015-32, Class PB | 3.00% | 05/25/45 | 1300855 |
| 979825 | Series 2022-57, Class FB, 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.70% (c) | 4.37% | 09/25/52 | 973450 |
| 1100545 | Series 2022-65, Class FB, 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.80% (c) | 4.47% | 09/25/52 | 1095561 |
| 922040 | Series 2022-66, Class CF, 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.80% (c) | 4.47% | 10/25/52 | 919010 |
| 336389 | Series 2024-73, Class FB, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.20% (c) | 4.87% | 10/25/54 | 339033 |
| 1145467 | Series 2024-84, Class FD, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.15% (c) | 4.82% | 11/25/54 | 1153899 |
| 1356660 | Series 2025-49, Class FA, 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.80% (c) | 4.47% | 06/25/55 | 1354780 |
|  | Government National Mortgage Association |  |  |  |
| 460000 | Series 2013-39, Class DP | 2.50% | 03/20/43 | 378251 |
| 292904 | Series 2015-39, Class ZA | 3.50% | 03/20/45 | 277487 |
| 434267 | Series 2015-103, Class ZA | 3.50% | 07/20/45 | 384621 |
| 583934 | Series 2017-38, Class Z | 4.00% | 03/20/47 | 541748 |
| 1486985 | Series 2017-117, Class ZN | 3.00% | 08/20/47 | 1272614 |
| 483595 | Series 2021-125, Class EL | 1.50% | 07/20/51 | 317122 |
| 374669 | Series 2023-18, Class AZ | 4.75% | 02/20/53 | 351330 |
| 285000 | Series 2023-81, Class AL | 4.50% | 08/20/40 | 282556 |
|  |  |  |  | 16851577 |
|  | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 5.0%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 5.0%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 5.0%** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Multifamily Structured <br> Pass-Through Certificates |  |  |  |
| 3817529 | Series K546, Class X1, IO (d) | 0.89% | 05/25/30 | 128829 |
| 234417 | Series K732, Class X3, IO (d) | 4.10% | 05/25/46 | 97 |
| 400000 | Series KJ52, Class A2 | 4.76% | 01/25/32 | 411964 |
|  | Government National Mortgage Association |  |  |  |
| 11544376 | Series 2021-31, Class IO, IO (d) | 0.94% | 01/16/61 | 813530 |
| 14348146 | Series 2024-47, Class AI, IO | 0.75% | 06/16/64 | 745079 |
| 11032836 | Series 2025-21, Class IO, IO (d) | 0.95% | 04/16/65 | 787216 |
| 8282337 | Series 2025-153, Class IO, IO (d) | 0.85% | 09/16/67 | 626512 |
| 13844941 | Series 2025-206, Class IO, IO (d) | 0.80% | 04/16/64 | 845376 |
|  |  |  |  | 4358603 |
|  | **Pass-Through Securities — 28.9%** | **Pass-Through Securities — 28.9%** | **Pass-Through Securities — 28.9%** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
| 70804 | Pool G60659  | 3.50% | 08/01/46 | 68270 |
| 83533 | Pool G61748  | 3.50% | 11/01/48 | 80511 |
| 96700 | Pool G67706  | 3.50% | 12/01/47 | 93317 |

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** | **Pass-Through Securities (Continued)** |  |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Continued) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Continued) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Continued) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Continued) |
| $126746 | Pool G67710  | 3.50% | 03/01/48 | $121659 |
| 780510 | Pool QC8921  | 2.50% | 10/01/51 | 688825 |
| 1265203 | Pool QD7088  | 2.00% | 02/01/52 | 1064880 |
| 203575 | Pool RA5286  | 2.50% | 05/01/51 | 176861 |
| 249302 | Pool RA5552  | 3.00% | 07/01/51 | 227091 |
| 650246 | Pool RE6055  | 2.50% | 08/01/50 | 554685 |
| 87531 | Pool SD0499  | 3.00% | 08/01/50 | 80928 |
| 778609 | Pool SD0956  | 2.50% | 04/01/52 | 688177 |
| 377994 | Pool SD1382  | 4.00% | 08/01/52 | 369382 |
| 347550 | Pool SD7502  | 3.50% | 07/01/49 | 331708 |
| 90097 | Pool SD7511  | 3.50% | 01/01/50 | 86280 |
| 1352024 | Pool SL1390  | 4.00% | 07/01/50 | 1335534 |
| 1418067 | Pool SL1523  | 3.50% | 07/01/50 | 1348750 |
| 57656 | Pool ZM1779  | 3.00% | 09/01/46 | 53539 |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association |
| 1472599 | Pool AL9394  | 3.00% | 11/01/46 | 1354079 |
| 20210 | Pool BE3619  | 4.00% | 05/01/47 | 19947 |
| 1358711 | Pool BM4963  | 3.00% | 05/01/48 | 1255199 |
| 243988 | Pool BQ1163  | 2.00% | 08/01/50 | 204291 |
| 495250 | Pool BQ1226  | 2.00% | 09/01/50 | 415083 |
| 601418 | Pool BU9074  | 2.00% | 01/01/52 | 505319 |
| 452002 | Pool BV4119  | 2.50% | 03/01/52 | 394652 |
| 208508 | Pool BV5358  | 2.50% | 04/01/52 | 181988 |
| 1033263 | Pool BV8477  | 3.00% | 05/01/52 | 942187 |
| 521981 | Pool BV9960  | 4.00% | 06/01/52 | 512039 |
| 41053 | Pool CA0995  | 3.50% | 01/01/48 | 39096 |
| 440193 | Pool CA5689  | 3.00% | 05/01/50 | 406252 |
| 966709 | Pool CB2411  | 2.50% | 12/01/51 | 844360 |
| 434671 | Pool CB2430  | 3.00% | 12/01/51 | 393945 |
| 454538 | Pool CB2802  | 2.00% | 02/01/52 | 381608 |
| 1288906 | Pool FA1348  | 4.50% | 09/01/52 | 1304422 |
| 1240775 | Pool FA1641  | 4.50% | 09/01/50 | 1253436 |
| 1141570 | Pool FS0139  | 2.50% | 01/01/52 | 1006865 |
| 320750 | Pool FS3160  | 3.00% | 06/01/52 | 291432 |
| 3500000 | Pool TBA (e) | 6.00% | 03/15/56 | 3590456 |
| 512000 | Pool TBA  | 5.50% | 04/15/56 | 519869 |
|  | Government National Mortgage Association | Government National Mortgage Association | Government National Mortgage Association | Government National Mortgage Association |
| 2523643 | Pool MA7192  | 2.00% | 02/20/51 | 2140191 |
|  |  |  |  | 25327113 |
|  | **Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities** | 46537293 |
|  | (Cost $46,178,687) | (Cost $46,178,687) | (Cost $46,178,687) |  |
| **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 25.2%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 25.2%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 25.2%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 25.2%** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 25.2%** |
|  | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 19.8%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 19.8%** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 19.8%** |  |
|  | COLT Mortgage Loan Trust | COLT Mortgage Loan Trust | COLT Mortgage Loan Trust | COLT Mortgage Loan Trust |
| 1350000 | Series 2021-HX1, Class B3A (b) (d) | 4.11% | 10/25/66 | 1068683 |
|  | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust |
| 475000 | Series 2021-R02, Class 2B2, 30 Day Average SOFR + <br> 6.20% (b) (c) | 9.87% | 11/25/41 | 490705 |

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Continued)** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Continued)** | **Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Continued)** |  |
|  | Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust | Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust | Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust | Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust |
| $925452 | Series 2021-RPL4, Class A1 (b) | 4.15% | 12/27/60 | $923216 |
|  | Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust | Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust | Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust | Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust |
| 380000 | Series 2024-INV1, Class B2 (b) (d) | 7.42% | 03/25/69 | 379543 |
|  | FARM Mortgage Trust | FARM Mortgage Trust | FARM Mortgage Trust | FARM Mortgage Trust |
| 729114 | Series 2021-1, Class B (b) (d) | 3.23% | 07/25/51 | 584974 |
| 1127663 | Series 2025-1, Class B (b) | 5.63% | 08/01/55 | 1003673 |
|  | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust |
| 985561 | Series 2017-1, Class M2 (b) | 4.00% | 01/25/56 | 964853 |
| 1102733 | Series 2017-3, Class M2 (b) | 4.75% | 07/25/56 | 1097652 |
| 850619 | Series 2017-4, Class M (b) | 4.75% | 06/25/57 | 847243 |
|  | Fidelis Mortgage Trust | Fidelis Mortgage Trust | Fidelis Mortgage Trust | Fidelis Mortgage Trust |
| 380000 | Series 2025-RTL2, Class A1 (b) (f) | 5.57% | 07/25/40 | 383218 |
|  | GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust | GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust | GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust | GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust |
| 755000 | Series 2020-NQM1, Class B1 (b) | 5.14% | 09/27/60 | 751339 |
|  | HOMES Trust | HOMES Trust | HOMES Trust | HOMES Trust |
| 958827 | Series 2025-AFC4, Class A1 (b) (c) (g) | 5.15% | 11/25/60 | 966309 |
|  | Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust | Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust | Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust | Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust |
| 1350000 | Series 2019-GS2, Class B2 (b) (d) | 3.25% | 08/25/59 | 1099117 |
|  | PRPM | PRPM | PRPM | PRPM |
| 1000000 | Series 2025-3, Class A2, steps up to 12.07% on 05/01/28 (b) (f) | 9.07% | 05/25/30 | 999621 |
|  | PRPM LLC | PRPM LLC | PRPM LLC | PRPM LLC |
| 1000000 | Series 2025-6, Class M1 (b) | 10.56% | 08/25/28 | 1001497 |
| 565000 | Series 2025-RCF4, Class M2, steps up to 5.50% on <br> 08/01/29 (b) (f) | 4.50% | 08/25/55 | 534335 |
| 400000 | Series 2025-RCF6, Class M1, steps up to 6.50% on <br> 12/01/29 (b) (f) | 5.50% | 12/25/55 | 403167 |
| 1250000 | Series 2025-RPL4, Class M1A, steps up to 4.00% on <br> 05/01/29 (b) (f) | 3.00% | 05/25/55 | 1138476 |
|  | PRPM Trust | PRPM Trust | PRPM Trust | PRPM Trust |
| 555000 | Series 2026-RCF1, Class M2, steps up to 6.50% on <br> 01/01/30 (b) (f) | 5.50% | 01/25/56 | 538940 |
|  | Redwood Funding Trust | Redwood Funding Trust | Redwood Funding Trust | Redwood Funding Trust |
| 573799 | Series 2025-3, Class A (b) | 6.23% | 12/27/56 | 577639 |
| 344000 | Series 2025-3, Class B (b) | 7.75% | 12/27/56 | 348981 |
|  | Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust | Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust | Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust | Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust |
| 745000 | Series 2024-RTL4, Class A2, steps up to 8.50% on <br> 07/01/26 (b) (f) | 7.50% | 02/25/30 | 745357 |
|  | SG Residential Mortgage Trust | SG Residential Mortgage Trust | SG Residential Mortgage Trust | SG Residential Mortgage Trust |
| 567440 | Series 2022-1, Class A1 (b) | 3.17% | 03/27/62 | 551073 |
|  |  |  |  | 17399611 |
|  | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 5.4%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 5.4%** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 5.4%** |  |
|  | BX Trust | BX Trust | BX Trust | BX Trust |
| 1000000 | Series 2025-DELC, Class A, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 1.55% (b) (c) | 5.21% | 12/15/42 | 1004094 |
| 400000 | Series 2025-DELC, Class E, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 3.05% (b) (c) | 6.71% | 12/15/42 | 401710 |
|  | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 1370240 | Series 2016-P3, Class XA, IO (d) (h) | 1.58% | 04/15/49 | 253 |

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)** | **Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued)** |  |
|  | COMM Mortgage Trust | COMM Mortgage Trust | COMM Mortgage Trust | COMM Mortgage Trust |
| $938014 | Series 2012-CR4, Class XA, IO (d) | 1.14% | 10/15/45 | $19855 |
| 10453678 | Series 2014-UBS3, Class XB, IO (b) (d) | 0.24% | 06/10/47 | 222 |
| 7000000 | Series 2015-LC21, Class XE, IO (b) (d) | 0.99% | 07/10/48 | 752 |
|  | Grace Trust | Grace Trust | Grace Trust | Grace Trust |
| 1000000 | Series 2020-GRCE, Class X, IO (b) (d) | 0.30% | 12/10/40 | 12381 |
|  | GS Mortgage Securities Trust | GS Mortgage Securities Trust | GS Mortgage Securities Trust | GS Mortgage Securities Trust |
| 1025000 | Series 2024-FAIR, Class E (b) (d) | 9.45% | 07/15/29 | 1039540 |
|  | JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust |
| 277559 | Series 2015-C32, Class XA, IO (d) (h) | 1.10% | 11/15/48 | 23 |
|  | JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust |
| 8710966 | Series 2017-JP5, Class XA, IO (d) | 0.78% | 03/15/50 | 52205 |
|  | JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust |
| 2911974 | Series 2016-C2, Class XA, IO (d) (h) | 1.39% | 06/15/49 | 968 |
|  | MSWF Commercial Mortgage Trust | MSWF Commercial Mortgage Trust | MSWF Commercial Mortgage Trust | MSWF Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 9457153 | Series 2023-1, Class XA, IO (d) | 0.86% | 05/15/56 | 459298 |
|  | NRTH Commercial Mortgage Trust | NRTH Commercial Mortgage Trust | NRTH Commercial Mortgage Trust | NRTH Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 400000 | Series 2025-PARK, Class A, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 1.39% (b) (c) | 5.05% | 10/15/40 | 401303 |
|  | SFO Commercial Mortgage Trust | SFO Commercial Mortgage Trust | SFO Commercial Mortgage Trust | SFO Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 500000 | Series 2021-555, Class A, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 1.15% (b) (c) | 4.92% | 05/15/38 | 499196 |
| 500000 | Series 2021-555, Class D, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + CSA + <br> 2.40% (b) (c) | 6.17% | 05/15/38 | 496430 |
|  | SMRT | SMRT | SMRT | SMRT |
| 105000000 | Series 2022-MINI, Class XCP, IO (b) (d) | 0.00% | 01/15/39 | 12810 |
|  | TEXAS Commercial Mortgage Trust | TEXAS Commercial Mortgage Trust | TEXAS Commercial Mortgage Trust | TEXAS Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 260000 | Series 2025-TWR, Class C, 1 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 2.14% (b) (c) | 5.80% | 04/15/42 | 260812 |
|  | Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust | Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust | Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust | Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 19408 | Series 2016-C33, Class XA, IO (d) | 1.45% | 03/15/59 | 4 |
| 5823000 | Series 2016-C37, Class XEF, IO (b) (d) | 1.60% | 12/15/49 | 59965 |
|  | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust |
| 100690 | Series 2014-C22, Class XA, IO (d) | 0.27% | 09/15/57 | 17 |
|  |  |  |  | 4721838 |
|  | **Total Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total Mortgage-Backed Securities** | **Total Mortgage-Backed Securities** | 22121449 |
|  | (Cost $21,637,711) | (Cost $21,637,711) | (Cost $21,637,711) |  |
| **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 16.6%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 16.6%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 16.6%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 16.6%** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 16.6%** |
|  | CoreVest American Finance Trust | CoreVest American Finance Trust | CoreVest American Finance Trust | CoreVest American Finance Trust |
| 1317611 | Series 2021-2, Class XA, IO (b) (d) | 2.93% | 07/15/54 | 24039 |
|  | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust |
| 1000000 | Series 2025-3A, Class D | 5.57% | 10/15/31 | 1028251 |
|  | Flagship Credit Auto Trust | Flagship Credit Auto Trust | Flagship Credit Auto Trust | Flagship Credit Auto Trust |
| 1000000 | Series 2024-1, Class D (b) | 6.30% | 04/15/30 | 990934 |
|  | GLS Auto Select Receivables Issuer Trust | GLS Auto Select Receivables Issuer Trust | GLS Auto Select Receivables Issuer Trust | GLS Auto Select Receivables Issuer Trust |
| 375000 | Series 2025-4A, Class D (b) | 5.61% | 01/18/33 | 384523 |
|  | Gracie Point International Funding LLC | Gracie Point International Funding LLC | Gracie Point International Funding LLC | Gracie Point International Funding LLC |
| 744000 | Series 2025-1A, Class A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.50% (b) (c) | 5.18% | 08/15/28 | 745572 |
| 1460000 | Series 2025-1A, Class D, 30 Day Average SOFR + 4.50% (b) (c) | 8.18% | 08/15/28 | 1460952 |

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Coupon**<br>| **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** | **ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)** |
|  | Island Finance Trust | Island Finance Trust | Island Finance Trust | Island Finance Trust |
| $1000000 | Series 2025-1A, Class B (b) | 7.95% | 03/19/35 | $1012894 |
|  | J.G. Wentworth LLC | J.G. Wentworth LLC | J.G. Wentworth LLC | J.G. Wentworth LLC |
| 364465 | Series 2017-2A, Class B (b) | 5.09% | 09/17/74 | 337074 |
|  | Madison Park Funding Ltd. | Madison Park Funding Ltd. | Madison Park Funding Ltd. | Madison Park Funding Ltd. |
| 1000000 | Series 2019-35A, Class D2R2, 3 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 4.00% (b) (c) | 7.58% | 02/13/39 | 998216 |
|  | Magnetite Ltd. | Magnetite Ltd. | Magnetite Ltd. | Magnetite Ltd. |
| 1000000 | Series 2019-23A, Class ER2, 3 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 4.60% (b) (c) | 8.25% | 01/25/35 | 967834 |
|  | Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO Ltd. | Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO Ltd. | Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO Ltd. | Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO Ltd. |
| 250000 | Series 2020-39A, Class ER, 3 Mo. CME Term SOFR + <br> 7.20% (b) (c) | 10.87% | 04/20/38 | 242812 |
|  | PRET LLC | PRET LLC | PRET LLC | PRET LLC |
| 1000000 | Series 2025-NPL6, Class A2, steps up to 12.72% on <br> 06/25/29 (b) (f) | 8.72% | 06/25/55 | 1006352 |
| 250000 | Series 2025-NPL9, Class A2, steps up to 11.51% on <br> 08/25/29 (b) (f) | 7.51% | 08/25/55 | 251154 |
| 475000 | Series 2026-NPL1, Class A2, steps up to 10.53% on <br> 12/25/29 (b) (f) | 6.54% | 01/25/56 | 477567 |
| 415328 | Series 2026-NPL2, Class A1, steps up to 8.15% on <br> 01/25/29 (b) (f) | 5.15% | 02/25/56 | 415873 |
|  | Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust | Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust | Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust | Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust |
| 1000000 | Series 2025-3A, Class E (b) | 11.09% | 02/27/34 | 1002721 |
|  | Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Trust | Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Trust | Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Trust | Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Trust |
| 375000 | Series 2025-5A, Class C (b) | 5.47% | 06/26/34 | 378409 |
| 375000 | Series 2025-5A, Class D (b) | 6.01% | 06/26/34 | 377362 |
| 775000 | Series 2025-6A, Class C (b) | 5.53% | 08/25/34 | 777356 |
|  | Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust | Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust | Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust | Saluda Grade Alternative Mortgage Trust |
| 922883 | Series 2025-NPL1, Class A1, steps up to 10.12% on <br> 12/01/27 (b) (f) | 7.12% | 01/25/30 | 930113 |
|  | Vertical Bridge CC LLC | Vertical Bridge CC LLC | Vertical Bridge CC LLC | Vertical Bridge CC LLC |
| 725000 | Series 2025-1A, Class C (b) | 7.45% | 08/16/55 | 745685 |
|  | **Total Asset-Backed Securities** | **Total Asset-Backed Securities** | **Total Asset-Backed Securities** | 14555693 |
|  | (Cost $14,597,634) | (Cost $14,597,634) | (Cost $14,597,634) |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.8%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.8%** | **EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.8%** |
|  | **Capital Markets — 0.8%** |  |
| 20000 | First Trust AAA CMBS ETF (i) | 412800 |
| 12000 | First Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF (i) | 251520 |
|  | **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** | 664320 |
|  | (Cost $651,437) |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal** <br>**Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated** <br>**Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 0.5%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 0.5%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 0.5%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES — 0.5%** |
| $800000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, STRIPS <br> (j) | 11/15/40 | 410299 |
|  | (Cost $396,771) |  |  |

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Principal**<br> **Value**<br>| **Description** | **Stated**<br> **Maturity**<br>| **Value** |
| **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 6.3%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 6.3%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 6.3%** | **U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 6.3%** |
| $500000 | U.S. Treasury Bills <br> (j) | 03/05/26 | $499848 |
| 1500000 | U.S. Treasury Bills <br> (j) | 03/12/26 | 1498489 |
| 1000000 | U.S. Treasury Bills <br> (j) | 03/17/26 | 998492 |
| 1000000 | U.S. Treasury Bills <br> (j) | 03/24/26 | 997792 |
| 1000000 | U.S. Treasury Bills <br> (j) | 03/26/26 | 997582 |
| 500000 | U.S. Treasury Bills <br> (j) | 04/09/26 | 498091 |
|  | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | **Total U.S. Treasury Bills** | 5490294 |
|  | (Cost $5,489,883) | (Cost $5,489,883) |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Shares** | **Description** | **Value** |
| **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 5.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 5.1%** | **MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 5.1%** |
| 4483414 | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio - Institutional Class - 3.54% (k) | 4483414 |
|  | (Cost $4,483,414) |  |
|  | **Total Investments — 107.6%** | 94262762 |
|  | (Cost $93,435,537) |  |

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&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** |
| **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (1.3)%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (1.3)%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (1.3)%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (1.3)%** | **U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (1.3)%** |
|  | **Pass-Through Securities — (1.3)%** | **Pass-Through Securities — (1.3)%** | **Pass-Through Securities — (1.3)%** |  |
|  | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association | Federal National Mortgage Association |  |
| $(500000) | Pool TBA  | 3.00% | 04/15/56 | (452035)<br>|
| (788000) | Pool TBA (e) | 3.00% | 05/15/56 | (712039)<br>|
|  | **Total Investments Sold Short — (1.3)%** | **Total Investments Sold Short — (1.3)%** | **Total Investments Sold Short — (1.3)%** | (1164074)<br>|
|  | (Proceeds $1,142,679) | (Proceeds $1,142,679) | (Proceeds $1,142,679) |  |
|  | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (6.3)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (6.3)%** | **Net Other Assets and Liabilities — (6.3)%** | (5490828)<br>|
|  | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | **Net Assets — 100.0%** | $87607860 |

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**Futures Contracts at February 28, 2026** (See Note 2D - Futures Contracts in the Notes to Financial Statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Futures Contracts Long** | **Number of** <br>**Contracts**<br>| **Expiration** <br>**Date**<br>| **Notional** <br>**Value**<br>| **Unrealized** <br>**Appreciation** <br>**(Depreciation)/** <br>**Value**<br>|
| U.S. 2-Year Treasury Notes | 61 | Jun-2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12765680 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $18946 |
| U.S. 5-Year Treasury Notes | 63 | Jun-2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6938859 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 33545 |
| U.S. 10-Year Treasury Notes | 40 | Jun-2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4552500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29156 |
| U.S. Long (CBT) Bond | 15 | Jun-2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1777031 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13418 |
| Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 24 | Jun-2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2801625 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16345 |
| Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond | 18 | Jun-2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2188688 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17998 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $31024383 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $129408 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Inverse
 floating rate security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) 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 (the "1933 Act"), 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 "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 February 28, 2026, securities noted as such amounted to $36,453,580 or 41.6%
 of net assets.

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Portfolio of Investments (Continued)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Floating
 or variable rate security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Collateral
 Strip Rate security. Coupon is based on the weighted net interest rate of the investment's underlying collateral. The interest
 rate resets periodically.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) All
 or a portion of this security is part of a mortgage dollar roll agreement (see Note 2G - Mortgage Dollar Rolls in the Notes to Financial
 Statements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Step-up
 security. A security where the coupon increases or steps up at a predetermined date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Weighted
 Average Coupon security. Coupon is based on the blended interest rate of the underlying holdings, which may have different
 coupons. The coupon may change in any period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Pursuant
 to procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees, this security has been determined to be illiquid by the Advisor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Investment
 in an affiliated fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Zero
 coupon security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Rate
 shown reflects yield as of February 28, 2026.

&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 |
| IO | – Interest-Only Security - Principal amount shown represents par value on which interest payments are based |
| SOFR | – Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
| STRIPS | – Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities |
| TBA | – To-Be-Announced Security |

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**Valuation Inputs**

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026 is as follows (see Note 2A - Portfolio Valuation in the Notes to Financial Statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** | **ASSETS TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp; $46537293 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $46537293 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |
| Mortgage-Backed Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22121449 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22121449 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Asset-Backed Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14555693 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14555693 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Exchange-Traded Funds\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 664320 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 664320 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| U.S. Government Bonds and Notes | &nbsp;&nbsp; 410299 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 410299 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| U.S. Treasury Bills | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5490294 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5490294 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Money Market Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4483414 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4483414 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total Investments | &nbsp;&nbsp; 94262762 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5147734 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 89115028 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Futures Contracts\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp; 129408 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 129408 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Total | &nbsp;&nbsp; $94392170 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5277142 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $89115028 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** | **LIABILITIES TABLE** |
|  | **Total** <br>**Value at** <br>**2/28/2026**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 1** <br>**Quoted** <br>**Prices**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 2** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Level 3** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>|
| U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities Sold <br> Short<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $(1164074)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $(1164074)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

\* See Portfolio of Investments for industry breakout.

\*\* Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts as reported in the Futures Contracts table. Only the current day's variation margin is presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. 

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Statement of Assets and Liabilities**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS:** |  |
| Investments, at value - Unaffiliated | $93598442 |
| Investments, at value - Affiliated | 664320 |
| Total investments, at value | 94262762 |
| Cash segregated as collateral | 453992 |
| Receivables: |  |
| Investment securities sold | 5651703 |
| Interest | 326085 |
| Variation margin | 89302 |
| Dividends | 4576 |
| Total Assets | 100788420 |
| **LIABILITIES:** |  |
| Investments sold short, at value | 1164074 |
| Payables: |  |
| Investment securities purchased | 11975388 |
| Investment advisory fees | 41098 |
| Total Liabilities | 13180560 |
| **NET ASSETS** | $87607860 |
| **NET ASSETS consist of:** |  |
| Paid-in capital | $127211288 |
| Par value | 40000 |
| Accumulated distributable earnings (loss) | (39643428)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS** | $87607860 |
| **NET ASSET VALUE,** per share | $21.90 |
| Number of shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share) | 4000002 |
| Investments, at cost - Unaffiliated | $92784100 |
| Investments, at cost - Affiliated | $651437 |
| Total investments, at cost | $93435537 |
| Investments sold short, proceeds | $1142679 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Statement of Operations**

**For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **INVESTMENT INCOME:** |  |
| Interest | $1933081 |
| Dividends - Unaffiliated | 38574 |
| Dividends - Affiliated | 18620 |
| Total investment income | 1990275 |
| **EXPENSES:** |  |
| Investment advisory fees | 272062<br>|
| Other expenses | 5245 |
| Total expenses | 277307 |
| Less fees waived by the investment advisor | (6823)<br>|
| Net expenses | 270484 |
| **NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)** | 1719791 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):** |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on: |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | 104708 |
| Futures contracts | 300215 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 404923 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: |  |
| Investments - Unaffiliated | 1582600 |
| Investments - Affiliated | 2972 |
| Investments sold short | (21395)<br>|
| Futures contracts | 57511 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1621688 |
| **NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)** | 2026611 |
| **NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS** | $3746402 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Statements of Changes in Net Assets** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br> **(Unaudited)**<br>| **Year** <br>**Ended** <br>**8/31/2025** <br>|
| **OPERATIONS:** |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss) | $1719791 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $3377495 |
| Net realized gain (loss) | 404923 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4643457)<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1621688 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4021747 |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3746402 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2755785 |
| **DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:** |  |  |
| Investment operations | (1543751)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3333752)<br>|
| **SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:** |  |  |
| Proceeds from shares sold | 31419287<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10520582<br>|
| Cost of shares redeemed | (18290069) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (10485764) <br>|
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions | 13129218 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34818 |
| Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 15331869 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (543149)<br>|
| **NET ASSETS:** |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 72275991 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 72819140 |
| End of period | $87607860 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $72275991 |
| **CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:** |  |  |
| Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 3400002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3400002 |
| Shares sold | 1450000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 500000 |
| Shares redeemed | (850000)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (500000)<br>|
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 4000002 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3400002 |

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See Notes to Financial Statements

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**Financial Highlights**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  | **Year Ended August 31,**  |
|  | **Six Months** <br>**Ended** <br>**2/28/2026** <br>**(Unaudited)** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022**  | **2021**  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.88 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.76 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.01 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $25.88 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income (loss)  | 0.50<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.98<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.32<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.16<br> (a)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.49<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.28<br>|
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.58<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.44<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.98) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.28) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.47<br>|
| Total from investment operations | 1.08<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.81<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.82) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2.79) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br>|
| **Distributions paid to shareholders from:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income | (0.44) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.97) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.09) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.89) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.39) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) <br>|
| Net realized gain | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.33) <br>|
| Return of capital | —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.13) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.17) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; —<br>|
| Total distributions | (0.44) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.97) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.22) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.06) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.46) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (0.62) <br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | $21.90<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.26<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.42<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $20.88<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $22.76<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $26.01<br>|
| **Total return** (b) | 5.10<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.92<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.83<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3.62)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (10.87)% <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.93<br> % <br>|
| **Ratios to average net assets/supplemental** <br> **data:**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $87608<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $72276<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $72819<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $78298<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $185507<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $227544<br>|
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 0.75<br> % (c) (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>|
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 0.73<br> % (c) (d) (e)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.75<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.71<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>| 4.63<br> % (c) (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.68<br> % (d)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.42<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.35<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.90<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.98<br> % <br>|
| Portfolio turnover rate  | 56<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 178<br> % <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 408<br> % (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 405<br> % (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 678<br> % (f)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 678<br> % (f)<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. The total returns would have been lower if certain fees
 had not been waived by the investment advisor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Annualized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) 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;(e) Includes
 extraordinary expenses. If these extraordinary expenses were not included, the total and net expense ratios would have been 0.73% and 0.71%,
 respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The
 portfolio turnover rate not including mortgage dollar rolls was 130%, 93%, 272%, and 299% for the periods ending August 31, 2024, August
 31, 2023, August 31, 2022, and August 31, 2021, respectively.

See Notes to Financial Statements

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**Notes to Financial Statements**

**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**1. Organization**

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the "Trust") is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 22, 2016, 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 First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (the "Fund"), a diversified series of the Trust, which trades under the ticker "DEED" on NYSE Arca, Inc. The Fund represents a separate series of shares of beneficial interest in the Trust. Unlike conventional mutual funds, the 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 Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund. The Fund's investment objective is to seek to maximize long-term total return. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in securitized debt securities.

**2. Significant Accounting Policies** 

The Fund is considered an investment company and follows 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 Fund 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**

The 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. The Fund's NAV is calculated by dividing the value of all assets of the Fund (including accrued interest and dividends), less all liabilities (including accrued expenses and dividends declared but unpaid), by the total number of shares outstanding.

The 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 Fund's 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. The Fund's investments are valued as follows:

U.S. government securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and other debt securities are fair valued on the basis of valuations provided by dealers who make markets in such securities or by a third-party pricing service approved by the Advisor's Pricing Committee, which may use the following valuation inputs when available:

1)

benchmark yields;

2)

reported trades;

3)

broker/dealer quotes;

4)

issuer spreads;

5)

benchmark securities;

6)

bids and offers; and

7)

reference data including market research publications.

Pricing services generally value fixed-income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional round lot size, but a Fund may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots may trade at lower prices than institutional round lots.

Shares of open-end funds are valued based on NAV per share.

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**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the end of the day settlement price.

Equity securities traded in an over-the-counter market are valued at the close price or the last trade price.

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.

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.

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 (the "1933 Act")) 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 the 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 most recent price provided by a pricing service;

2)

available market prices for the fixed-income security;

3)

the fundamental business data relating to the borrower/issuer;

4)

an evaluation of the forces which influence the market in which these securities are purchased and sold;

5)

the type, size and cost of a security;

6)

the financial statements of the borrower/issuer or the financial condition of the country of issue;

7)

the credit quality and cash flow of the borrower/issuer, or country of issue, based on the Pricing Committee's, sub-advisor's or portfolio manager's analysis, as applicable, or external analysis;

8)

the information as to any transactions in or offers for the security;

9)

the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the borrower/issuer, or comparable companies;

10)

the coupon payments;

11)

the quality, value and salability of collateral, if any, securing the security;

12)

the business prospects of the borrower/issuer, including any ability to obtain money or resources from a parent or affiliate; and

13)

other relevant factors.

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:

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (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 the Fund's investments as of February 28, 2026, is included with the 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. Interest income is recorded daily on the accrual basis. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded using the effective interest method.

Securities purchased or sold on a forward purchase commitment basis may have extended settlement periods. The value of the security purchased is subject to market fluctuations during this period. The Fund maintains liquid assets with a current value at least equal to the amount of its forward purchase commitments until payment is made. At February 28, 2026, the Fund had $1,025,845 and $712,039 of forward purchase commitments held long and short, respectively.

**C. Short Sales**

Short sales are utilized to manage interest rate and spread risk, and are transactions in which securities or other instruments (such as options, forwards, futures or other derivative contracts) are sold that are not currently owned in a Fund's portfolio. When a Fund engages in a short sale, a Fund must borrow the security sold short and deliver the security to the counterparty. Short selling allows a Fund to profit from a decline in a market price to the extent such decline exceeds the transaction costs and the costs of borrowing the securities. A Fund is charged a fee or premium to borrow the securities sold short and is obligated to repay the lenders of the securities. Any dividends or interest that accrues on the securities during the period of the loan are due to the lenders. A gain, limited to the price at which the security was sold short, or a loss, unlimited in size, will be recognized upon the termination of the short sale; which is effected by a Fund purchasing the security sold short and delivering the security to the lender. Any such gain or loss may be offset, completely or in part, by the change in the value of the long portion of a Fund's portfolio. A Fund is subject to the risk it may be unable to reacquire a security to terminate a short position except at a price substantially in excess of the last quoted price. Also, there is the risk that the counterparty to a short sale may fail to honor its contractual terms, causing a loss to a Fund.

**D. Futures Contracts**

The Fund may purchase or sell (i.e., is long or short) exchange-listed futures contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates (interest rate risk). Futures contracts are agreements between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and at a specified date. Depending on the terms of the contract, futures contracts are settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash settlement amount on the settlement date. Open futures contracts can also be closed out prior to settlement by entering into an offsetting transaction in a matching futures contract. If the Fund is not able to enter into an offsetting transaction, the Fund will continue to be required to maintain margin deposits on the futures contract. When the contract is closed or expires, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed or expired. This gain or loss is included in "Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts" on the Statement of Operations.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund must deposit funds, called margin, with its custodian in the name of the clearing broker equal to a specified percentage of the current value of the contract. Open futures contracts are marked-to-market daily with the change

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

in value recognized as a component of "Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts" on the Statement of Operations. Pursuant to the contract, the Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin and are included in "Variation margin" payable or receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

If market conditions change unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contract and may realize a loss. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of the futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying instruments.

**E. 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 Statement 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.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements ("MNAs") or similar agreements on the Statement 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.

The Fund does not have the right to offset financial assets and financial liabilities related to futures contracts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

**F. Interest-Only Securities**

An interest-only security ("IO Security") is the interest-only portion of a mortgage-backed security that receives some or all of the interest portion of the underlying mortgage-backed security and little or no principal. A reference principal value called a notional value is used to calculate the amount of interest due to the IO Security. IO Securities are sold at a deep discount to their notional principal amount. Generally speaking, when interest rates are falling and prepayment rates are increasing, the value of an IO Security will fall. Conversely, when interest rates are rising and prepayment rates are decreasing, generally the value of an IO Security will rise. These securities, if any, are identified on the Portfolio of Investments.

**G. Mortgage Dollar Rolls**

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in mortgage dollar rolls. The Fund intends to enter into mortgage dollar rolls only with high quality securities dealers and banks, as determined by the Fund's investment advisor. In a mortgage dollar roll, the Fund will sell (or buy) mortgage-backed securities for delivery on a specified date and simultaneously contract to repurchase (or sell) substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a future date. Mortgage dollar rolls are recorded as separate purchases and sales in the Fund.

**H. Affiliated Transactions**

The Fund invests in securities of affiliated funds. The 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 Statement of Operations.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

Amounts relating to investments in affiliated funds at February 28, 2026, 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>2/28/2026<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>2/28/2026<br>| Dividend <br>Income<br>|
| First Trust AAA CMBS ETF | 20000 | $410548 | $— | $— | $2252 | $— | $412800 | $11360 |
| First Trust Structured Credit Income <br> Opportunities ETF<br>| 12000 | 250800 |  |  | 720 |  | 251520 | 7260 |
|  |  | $661348 | $— | $— | $2972 | $— | $664320 | $18620 |

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**I. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders**

Dividends from net investment income of the Fund, if any, are declared and paid monthly, or as the Board of Trustees may determine from time to time. Distributions of net realized capital gains earned by the Fund, if any, are distributed at least annually. The Fund may also designate a portion of the amount paid to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for tax purposes.

Distributions in cash may be reinvested automatically in additional whole shares only if the broker through whom the shares were purchased makes such option available. Such shares will generally be reinvested by the broker based upon the market price of those shares and investors may be subject to customary brokerage commissions charged by the broker.

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 portfolio securities held by the Fund 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 during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 was as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Distributions paid from: |  |
| Ordinary income | $3333752 |
| Capital gains |  |
| Return of capital |  |

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As of August 31, 2025, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for the Fund were as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Undistributed ordinary income | $(27468)<br>|
| Accumulated capital and other gain (loss) | (41691653)<br>|
| Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (126958)<br>|

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**J. Income Taxes**

The 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, the Fund may be subject to an excise tax of 4% of the amount by which approximately 98% of the Fund's taxable income exceeds the distributions from such taxable income for the calendar year.

The Fund is 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. The taxable years ended 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 remain open to federal and state audit. As of February 28, 2026, management has evaluated the application of these standards to the Fund and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's financial statements for uncertain tax positions.

The 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. The 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 August 31, 2025, for federal income tax purposes, the Fund had $41,691,653 of

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available, 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 the Fund's shareholders.

Certain losses realized during the current fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year for federal income tax purposes. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the Fund incurred and elected to defer net late year ordinary or capital losses as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Qualified Late Year Losses | Qualified Late Year Losses |
| Ordinary Losses | Capital Losses |
| $27468 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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As of February 28, 2026, 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:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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>|
| $92292858 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1704987 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $(769749)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $935238 |

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**K. Expenses**

Expenses, other than the investment advisory fee and other excluded expenses, are paid by the Advisor (see Note 3).

**L. Segment Reporting**

An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures 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 the Fund. The Fund operates as a single operating segment. The 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 Fund, 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 the Fund's portfolio, managing the Fund's business affairs and providing certain administrative services necessary for the management of the Fund.

Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor, First Trust manages the investment of the Fund's assets and is responsible for the Fund's expenses, including the cost of transfer agency, custody, fund administration, legal, audit, license fees and other services, but excluding fee payments under the Investment Management Agreement, interest, taxes, if any, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses. Effective February 1, 2026, the Board of Trustees approved a permanent contractual reduction of the annual unitary management fee for the Fund to 0.65% of average daily net assets. In connection with the adoption of the reduced annual unitary management fee, the Board of Trustees also approved, effective February 1, 2026, the termination of the temporary fee waiver for the Fund that was put in place on January 1, 2026 (described below). Additionally, under the Fund's new fee structure, the Fund is no longer eligible for any breakpoint discounts described in the Fund's prospectuses or statements of additional information.

Prior to February 1, 2026, the annual unitary management fee payable by the Fund to First Trust for these services was reduced at certain levels of the Fund's net assets ("breakpoints") and calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Breakpoints |  |
| Fund net assets up to and including $2.5 billion | 0.75000<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $2.5 billion up to and including $5 billion | 0.73125<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $5 billion up to and including $7.5 billion | 0.71250<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $7.5 billion up to and including $10 billion | 0.69375<br> %<br>|
| Fund net assets greater than $10 billion | 0.67500<br> %<br>|

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From January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026, the Advisor waived management fees of 0.10% of average daily net assets. During any period in which such waiver was in effect, the Fund was not eligible for any breakpoint discounts. During the six months ended February 28, 2026, the Advisor waived fees of $6,823.

The Trust has multiple service agreements with The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY"). Under the service agreements, BNY performs custodial, fund accounting, certain administrative services, and transfer agency services for the Fund. As custodian, BNY is responsible for custody of the Fund's assets. As fund accountant and administrator, BNY is responsible for maintaining the books and records of the Fund's securities and cash. As transfer agent, BNY is responsible for maintaining shareholder records for the Fund. BNY is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, a financial holding company.

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, Risk and Regulatory Oversight 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, prior to January 1, 2026, allocated pro rata among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex based on net assets, and effective January 1, 2026, allocated equally among each fund in the First Trust Fund Complex. Independent Trustees are reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with all meetings. The officers and "Interested" Trustee receive no compensation from the Trust for acting in such capacities.

**4. Purchases and Sales of Securities** 

The costs of purchases of U.S. Government securities and non-U.S. Government securities, excluding short-term investments and investments sold short, for the six months ended February 28, 2026, were $24,267,918 and $16,869,113, respectively. The proceeds from sales and paydowns of U.S. Government securities and non-U.S. Government securities, excluding short-term investments and investments sold short, for the six months ended February 28, 2026 were $18,648,414 and $13,624,078, respectively. The cost of purchases to cover short sales and the proceeds from short sales were $5,584,976 and $8,800,578, respectively.

For the six months ended February 28, 2026, the Fund had no in-kind transactions.

**5. Derivative Transactions** 

The following table presents the types of derivatives held by the Fund at February 28, 2026, the primary underlying risk exposure and the location of these instruments as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **Asset Derivatives** | **Asset Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** | **Liability Derivatives** |
| **Derivative** <br>**Instrument**<br>| **Risk** <br>**Exposure**<br>| **Statement of Assets and** <br>**Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** | **Statement of Assets and** <br>**Liabilities Location**<br>| **Value** |
| Futures contracts | Interest Rate Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp; Unrealized appreciation on <br> futures contracts\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $129408 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Unrealized depreciation on <br> futures contracts\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

\* Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts as reported in the Fund's Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized for the six months ended February 28, 2026, on derivative instruments, as well as the primary underlying risk exposure associated with the instruments.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Statement of Operations Location** | **Statement of Operations Location** |
| **Interest Rate Risk Exposure** |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts | $300215 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation <br> (depreciation) on futures contracts<br>| 57511 |

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The average notional value of futures contracts outstanding during the six months ended February 28, 2026, which is indicative of the volume of this derivative type, was $24,656,263.

**6. Creations, Redemptions and Transaction Fees**

The 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 the 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, the 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 the 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 the 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 the Fund's shares and underlying securities provides arbitrage opportunities that are designed to help keep the market price of the Fund's shares at or close to the NAV per share of the Fund.

The 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 the 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.

The 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 the 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 the 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.

**7. 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 Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year to reimburse First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), the distributor of the Fund, 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 Fund, and pursuant to a contractual arrangement, no 12b-1 fees will be paid any time before December 31, 2026.

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**Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)**

**First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**8. Indemnification**

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, 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.

**9. Subsequent Events**

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund 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 Securitized Plus ETF (DEED)**

**February 28, 2026 (Unaudited)**

**Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants (Item 8 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the six months ended February 28, 2026.

**Proxy Disclosures (Item 9 of Form N-CSR)**

There were no matters submitted for vote by shareholders of the Fund during the six months ended February 28, 2026.

**Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others (Item 10 of Form N-CSR)**

Independent Trustees of the Fund are compensated through the unitary management fee paid by the Fund to the advisor and not directly by the Fund. The investment advisory fee paid is included in the Statement of Operations.

**Statement Regarding the Basis for the Board's Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (Item 11 of Form N-CSR)**

Not applicable for the most recent fiscal half year.

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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.**

This information is included in the Financial Statements and Other Information filed under Item 7(a) of this Form N-CSR.

**Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.**

This information is included in the Financial Statements and Other Information filed under Item 7(a) of this Form N-CSR.

**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(a) of this Form N-CSR.

**Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.**

This information is included in the Financial Statements and Other Information filed under Item 7(a) of this Form N-CSR.

**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 VIII

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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> May 8, 2026</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> May 8, 2026</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> May 8, 2026</u>

<sup>\*</sup> Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.

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## 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 VIII;

&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: | May 8, 2026 | &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 VIII;

&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: | May 8, 2026 | &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 VIII (the "Registrant"), certify that:

&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;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: | May 8, 2026 | &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 VIII (the "Registrant"), certify that:

&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;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: | May 8, 2026 | &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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