UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number
811-22717
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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:
(630) 765-8000
Date of fiscal year end:
March 31
Date of reporting period:
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 annual reports transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 21.39% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Nasdaq US Benchmark Banks™ Index, which returned 22.70% for the same Period.
During the Period, the Fund allocated investments between two sub-industries. Diversified Banks received an average weight of 50.6% and contributed 13.4% to the Fund’s overall return, while Regional Banks received an average weight of 49.0% and contributed 8.6% to the Fund’s overall return.
FUND PERFORMANCE (September 20, 2016 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/FTXO for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| Citigroup, Inc. | |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | |
| Bank of America Corp. | |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | |
| Truist Financial Corp. | |
| PNC Financial Services Group (The), Inc. | |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | |
| M&T Bank Corp. | |
| U.S. Bancorp | |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FTXO to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq® and Nasdaq US Smart BanksTM Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.
First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned -3.64% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Nasdaq US Benchmark Food, Beverage and Tobacco™ Index, which returned 4.24% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Food Products industry received the greatest allocation of any industry, with an average weight of 59.3%, and contributed -4.2% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any industry. With an average weight of 5.5%, investments in the Chemicals industry contributed 1.5% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any industry.
FUND PERFORMANCE (September 20, 2016 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception ( |
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Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/FTXG for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | |
| Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | |
| Coca-Cola (The) Co. | |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | |
| Kraft Heinz (The) Co. | |
| Corteva, Inc. | |
| Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | |
| Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | |
| Hershey (The) Co. | |
| Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FTXG to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq® and Nasdaq US Smart Food & BeverageTM Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.
First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 31.05% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Nasdaq US Benchmark Energy™ Index, which returned 36.72% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production sub-industry received the greatest allocation of any sub-industry, with an average weight of 41.6%, and contributed 11.8% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any sub-industry. No industry made a negative contribution to the Fund’s overall return.
FUND PERFORMANCE (September 20, 2016 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/FTXN for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 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
| ConocoPhillips | |
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | |
| Chevron Corp. | |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | |
| Venture Global, Inc., Class A | |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp. | |
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | |
| Devon Energy Corp. | |
| Valero Energy Corp. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FTXN to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq® and Nasdaq US Smart Oil & GasTM Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 26.44% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Nasdaq US Benchmark Pharmaceuticals™ Index, which returned 20.04% for the same Period.
During the Period, the Fund allocated over 90% of its assets across 2 industries: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology. Investments in the Pharmaceuticals industry received the greatest allocation of any industry, with an average weight of 47.5%, and contributed 10.4% to the Fund’s overall return. With an average weight of 43.8%, investments in the Biotechnology industry contributed 12.3% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any industry. No industry made a negative contribution to the Fund’s overall return.
FUND PERFORMANCE (September 20, 2016 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/FTXH for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | |
| AbbVie, Inc. | |
| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
| Pfizer, Inc. | |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | |
| Biogen, Inc. | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FTXH to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq® and Nasdaq US Smart PharmaceuticalsTM Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.
First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF (FTXH)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | $ |
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 95.77% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Nasdaq US Benchmark Semiconductors™ Index, which returned 67.20% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Semiconductors sub-industry received the greatest allocation of any sub-industry, with an average weight of 72.2%, and contributed 61.9% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any sub-industry. No sub-industry made a negative contribution to the Fund’s overall return.
FUND PERFORMANCE (September 20, 2016 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/FTXL for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 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. | |
| Broadcom, Inc. | |
| Intel Corp. | |
| QUALCOMM, Inc. | |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. | |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | |
| KLA Corp. | |
| ON Semiconductor Corp. | |
| Applied Materials, Inc. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FTXL to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq® and Nasdaq US Smart SemiconductorTM Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF | $ |
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 30.11% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Nasdaq US Benchmark Industrial Transportation™ Index, which returned 22.98% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Automobiles industry received the greatest allocation of any industry, with an average weight of 26.3%, and contributed 10.7% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any industry. Investments in the Distributors industry contributed
-0.4% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any industry, and held an average weight of 2.4%.
-0.4% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any industry, and held an average weight of 2.4%.
FUND PERFORMANCE (September 20, 2016 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/FTXR for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 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
| General Motors Co. | |
| Tesla, Inc. | |
| Union Pacific Corp. | |
| Ford Motor Co. | |
| United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. | |
| CSX Corp. | |
| FedEx Corp. | |
| PACCAR, Inc. | |
| United Rentals, Inc. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FTXR to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq® and Nasdaq US Smart TransportationTM Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned -7.01% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Index, which returned 20.01% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Consumer Discretionary sector received the greatest allocation of any sector, with an average weight of 38.0%, and contributed -1.9% to the Fund’s overall return. With average weights of 13.3% and 5.4%, respectively, investments in the Industrials and Consumer Staples sectors each contributed 1.4% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contributions of any sectors. Investments in the Financials sector contributed -4.1% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any sector, and held an average weight of 9.2%. The Fund’s currency exposure contributed 1.1% to the Fund’s overall return.
FUND PERFORMANCE (September 20, 2016 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception ( |
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Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/ISHP for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| FedEx Corp. | |
| Walmart, Inc. | |
| COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd., Class H | |
| A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B | |
| Prologis, Inc. | |
| Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd. | |
| eBay, Inc. | |
| SF Holding Co., Ltd., Class H | |
| JD.com, Inc., ADR | |
| DHL Group |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/ISHP to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
S-Network and S-Network Global E-Commerce IndexTM (“Index”) are service marks of VettaFi LLC and have been licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund is not issued, sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by VettaFi LLC or its affiliates (collectively, “VettaFi”). VettaFi makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the purchasers or owners of the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Fund particularly or the ability of the Index to track general market performance.
First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF (ISHP)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 7.96% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Nasdaq Emerging Large Mid Cap™ Index, which returned 20.88% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in India received the greatest allocation of any country, with an average weight of 36.3%, and contributed -3.2% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any country. With an average weight of 8.6%, investments in Brazil contributed 3.8% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any country. The Fund’s currency exposure contributed -1.0% to the Fund’s overall return.
FUND PERFORMANCE (June 20, 2017 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/RNEM for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| United Microelectronics Corp. | |
| China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | |
| Novatek Microelectronics Corp. | |
| China Tower Corp., Ltd., Class H | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | |
| Titan Co., Ltd. | |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd. | |
| State Bank of India | |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | |
| SBI Life Insurance Co., Ltd. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/RNEM 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
Riskalyze and Nasdaq Riskalyze Emerging MarketsTM Index are trademarks or service marks of Nitrogen Wealth, Inc. (“Nitrogen Wealth”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Nitrogen Wealth, and Nitrogen Wealth makes no representation regarding the advisability of trading in the Fund. The Nasdaq Riskalyze Emerging MarketsTM Index (“Riskalyze Index”) is a product of Nitrogen Wealth. RISKALYZE® and NASDAQ RISKALYZE EMERGING MARKETSTM INDEX are trademarks of Nitrogen Wealth. Nasdaq® is a trademark of Nasdaq, Inc.
Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF (RNEM)
Dividend Aristocrats ETF
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 15.20% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned 17.80% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Information Technology sector received the greatest allocation of any sector, with an average weight of 33.6%, and contributed 10.4% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any sector. Investments in the Consumer Staples sector contributed -0.8% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any sector, and held an average weight of 5.2%.
FUND PERFORMANCE (June 20, 2017 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
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KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
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| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
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WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| Verizon Communications, Inc. | |
| Texas Instruments, Inc. | |
| HP, Inc. | |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | |
| Microchip Technology, Inc. | |
| Comcast Corp., Class A | |
| International Business Machines Corp. | |
| Omnicom Group, Inc. | |
| Corning, Inc. | |
| Accenture PLC, Class A |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/KNGZ to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
S&P 500® Sector-Neutral Dividend Aristocrats Index (“Index”) is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC or its affiliates (“SPDJI”) and has been licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”). S&P® is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by First Trust. The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P or their respective affiliates and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Index.
First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF (KNGZ)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 2.92% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index, which returned 18.09% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Financials sector received the greatest allocation of any sector, with an average weight of 30.0%, and contributed 1.1% to the Fund’s overall return. With an average weight of 28.7%, investments in the Industrials sector contributed 1.9% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any sector. Investments in the Health Care sector contributed -0.4% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any sector, and held an average weight of 6.0%.
FUND PERFORMANCE (June 20, 2017 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
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KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
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| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
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WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | |
| Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A | |
| A10 Networks, Inc. | |
| Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | |
| Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd., Class B | |
| Innoviva, Inc. | |
| Pathward Financial, Inc. | |
| New York Times (The) Co., Class A | |
| Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | |
| Ensign Group (The), Inc. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FSCS to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq® and The SMID Capital Strength Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.
First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (FSCS)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 6.68% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index, which returned 18.09% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Industrials sector received the greatest allocation of any sector, with an average weight of 26.0%, and contributed 5.9% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any sector. Investments in the Information Technology sector contributed -2.1% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any sector, and held an average weight of 12.0%.
FUND PERFORMANCE (June 20, 2017 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
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KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
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| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 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
| Clear Secure, Inc., Class A | |
| MasTec, Inc. | |
| Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | |
| Stride, Inc. | |
| LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | |
| New York Times (The) Co., Class A | |
| ATI, Inc. | |
| Lantheus Holdings, Inc. | |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FSGS to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
Nasdaq® and The SMID Growth Strength Index are registered trademarks and service marks of Nasdaq, Inc. (together with its affiliates hereinafter referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Fund is not issued, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE FUND.
First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF (FSGS)
& Gaming ETF
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 4.69% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Index, which returned 20.01% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the United States received the greatest allocation of any country, with an average weight of 44.8%, and contributed 13.0% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any country. Investments in Ireland contributed -2.7% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any country, and held an average weight of 3.9%. The Fund’s currency exposure contributed -0.2% to the Fund’s overall return.
FUND PERFORMANCE (January 25, 2022 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/BNGE for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 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
| Netflix, Inc. | |
| Electronic Arts, Inc. | |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | |
| Nintendo Co., Ltd. | |
| Spotify Technology S.A. | |
| Walt Disney (The) Co. | |
| Sony Group Corp. | |
| NetEase, Inc. | |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd. | |
| Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/BNGE to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
S-Network and S-Network Streaming & Gaming Index (“Index”) are service marks of VettaFi LLC and have been licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Fund is not issued, sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by VettaFi LLC or its affiliates (collectively, “VettaFi”). VettaFi makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the purchasers or owners of the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Fund particularly or the ability of the Index to track general market performance.
First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF (BNGE)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund’s inception date was May 28, 2025. The Fund returned 11.34% since its inception through March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned 12.03% for the same Period.
During the Period, the Fund allocated investments across 14 ETFs. FTHI received the greatest allocation in the Fund, with an average weight of 19.8%, and contributed 2.3% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any investment. No single investment represented a negative contribution to the Fund’s overall return.
Investments in the Information Technology sector received the greatest allocation of any sector, with an average weight of 21.5%, and contributed 4.0% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any sector. No sector made a negative contribution to the Fund’s overall return.
FUND PERFORMANCE (May 28, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/FTBI for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
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WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | |
| FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF | |
| First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF | |
| First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF | |
| FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF | |
| FT Vest S&P 500® Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF® | |
| FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF® | |
| First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF |
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FTBI 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
Bloomberg® and Bloomberg Moderate Allocation Income Focus Index referenced herein (the “Index”) are trademarks or service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services Limited, the administrator of the Index (collectively, “Bloomberg”) and/or one or more third-party providers (each such provider, a “Third-Party Provider”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes to First Trust Advisors L.P. (the “Licensee”). Bloomberg is not affiliated with the Licensee or a Third-Party Provider, and Bloomberg does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend the financial products referenced herein (the “Financial Products”). Bloomberg does not guarantee the timeliness, accurateness, or completeness of any data or information relating to the Index or the Financial Products.
First Trust Balanced Income ETF (FTBI)
Yield ETF
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| First Trust Bloomberg Shareholder Yield ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 9.15% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned 17.80% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Financials sector received the greatest allocation of any sector, with an average weight of 21.6%, and contributed -3.6% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any sector. With an average weight of 9.4%, investments in the Energy sector contributed 5.6% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any sector.
FUND PERFORMANCE (June 20, 2017 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
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KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
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| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
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WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| Charter Communications, Inc., Class A | |
| ConocoPhillips | |
| Comcast Corp., Class A | |
| Cheniere Energy, Inc. | |
| Synchrony Financial | |
| Chevron Corp. | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | |
| MetLife, Inc. | |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. | |
| Cigna Group (The) |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/SHRY 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
Bloomberg® and Bloomberg Shareholder Yield Index referenced herein (the “Index”) are trademarks or service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services Limited, the administrator of the Index (collectively, “Bloomberg”) and/or one or more third-party providers (each such provider, a “Third-Party Provider”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes to First Trust Advisors L.P. (the “Licensee”). Bloomberg is not affiliated with the Licensee or a Third-Party Provider, and Bloomberg does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend the financial products referenced herein (the “Financial Products”). Bloomberg does not guarantee the timeliness, accurateness, or completeness of any data or information relating to the Index or the Financial Products.
First Trust Bloomberg Shareholder Yield ETF (SHRY)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned -5.46% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI World Health Care Index, which returned 4.23% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the United States received the greatest allocation of any country, with an average weight of 58.4%, and contributed -0.6% to the Fund’s overall return. With an average weight of 2.6%, investments in China contributed 1.4% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any country. Investments in Germany contributed -1.6% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any country, and held an average weight of 3.7%. The Fund’s currency exposure contributed 1.4% to the Fund’s overall return.
FUND PERFORMANCE (June 22, 2021 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
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Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/MDEV for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
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| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
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WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| Globus Medical, Inc., Class A | |
| Align Technology, Inc. | |
| Penumbra, Inc. | |
| Masimo Corp. | |
| Hoya Corp. | |
| Hologic, Inc. | |
| Waters Corp. | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corp. | |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | |
| WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd., Class H |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/MDEV to view additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, Fund holdings and proxy voting information. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-1675 or info@ftportfolios.com.
OTHER INFORMATION
Indxx and Indxx Medical Devices Index (“Index”) are trademarks of Indxx, Inc. (“Indxx”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”). The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Indxx, and Indxx makes no representation regarding the advisability of trading in such product. The Index is determined, composed and calculated by Indxx without regard to First Trust or the Fund.
First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF | $ |
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 21.52% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned 17.80% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Information Technology sector received the greatest allocation of any sector, with an average weight of 42.6%, and contributed 15.7% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any sector. Investments in the Health Care sector contributed
-0.6% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any sector, and held an average weight of 17.5%.
-0.6% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any sector, and held an average weight of 17.5%.
FUND PERFORMANCE (April 30, 2024 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/RND for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
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| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 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. | |
| Apple, Inc. | |
| Alphabet, Inc., Class A | |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | |
| Microsoft Corp. | |
| Netflix, Inc. | |
| AbbVie, Inc. | |
| Broadcom, Inc. | |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | |
| Eli Lilly & Co. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/RND 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
Bloomberg® and Bloomberg R&D Leaders Select Index referenced herein (the “Index”) are trademarks or service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services Limited, the administrator of the Index (collectively, “Bloomberg”) and/or one or more third-party providers (each such provider, a “Third-Party Provider”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes to First Trust Advisors L.P. (the “Licensee”). Bloomberg is not affiliated with the Licensee or a Third-Party Provider, and Bloomberg does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend the financial products referenced herein (the “Financial Products”). Bloomberg does not guarantee the timeliness, accurateness, or completeness of any data or information relating to the Index or the Financial Products.
First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF (RND)
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | March 31, 2026
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| First Trust New Constructs Core Earnings Leaders ETF | $ |
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(1) |
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR? WHAT AFFECTED THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?
The Fund returned 19.82% during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned 17.80% for the same Period.
During the Period, investments in the Information Technology sector received the greatest allocation of any sector, with an average weight of 34.2%, and contributed 14.7% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest positive contribution of any sector. Investments in the Financials sector contributed
-1.7% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any sector, and held an average weight of 13.0%.
-1.7% to the Fund’s overall return, the largest negative contribution of any sector, and held an average weight of 13.0%.
FUND PERFORMANCE (October 2, 2024 to March 31, 2026)
The performance line graph below shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 initial investment in the Fund over a ten-year period (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). The subsequent account value as of the end of the Period is listed next to the name of the Fund or index, as applicable. The performance table below shows the average annual total returns of the Fund for the past one-, five-, and ten-year periods, as applicable (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter), as of the end of the Period. Both the line graph and performance table compare the Fund’s performance to an appropriate broad-based index and may compare to additional indices reflecting the market segment(s) in which the Fund invests over the same periods.
Investment Performance of $10,000
| Average Annual Total Returns (as of March 31, 2026) | 1 Year | Since Inception ( |
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/etf/FTCE for more recent performance information.
KEY FUND STATISTICS (As of March 31, 2026)
| Fund net assets | $ |
| Total number of portfolio holdings | |
| Total advisory fee paid | $ |
| Portfolio turnover rate |
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (As of March 31, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing the percentage of total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
| Starbucks Corp. | |
| NVIDIA Corp. | |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | |
| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
| International Business Machines Corp. | |
| KLA Corp. | |
| Booking Holdings, Inc. | |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | |
| General Motors Co. | |
| QUALCOMM, Inc. |
Sector Allocation
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND?
Visit www.ftportfolios.com/fund-documents/etf/FTCE 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
Bloomberg® and Bloomberg New Constructs Core Earnings Leaders Index referenced herein (the “Index”) are trademarks or service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services Limited, the administrator of the Index (collectively, “Bloomberg”) and/or one or more third-party providers (each such provider, a “Third-Party Provider”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes to First Trust Advisors L.P. (the “Licensee”). Bloomberg is not affiliated with the Licensee or a Third-Party Provider, and Bloomberg does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend the financial products referenced herein (the “Financial Products”). Bloomberg does not guarantee the timeliness, accurateness, or completeness of any data or information relating to the Index or the Financial Products.
First Trust New Constructs Core Earnings Leaders ETF (FTCE)
