First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF

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First Trust Advisors L.P. (FTA) has announced a monthly distribution for the First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM). FTA, serving as the Fund's investment advisor, manages approximately $266 billion in assets as of January 31, 2025, through various investment vehicles including ETFs, closed-end funds, and mutual funds.

The company, based in Wheaton, Illinois, works alongside its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. (FTP), a FINRA registered broker-dealer that acts as the Fund's sponsor and distributor. Investors should carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and expenses before investing, with detailed information available in the Fund's prospectus.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration:

Expected Ex-Dividend Date:	February 28, 2025
Record Date:	February 28, 2025
Payable Date:	March 4, 2025

Ticker	Exchange	Fund Name	Frequency	Ordinary Income Per Share Amount
ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV
FTSM	Nasdaq	First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF	Monthly	$0.2030

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor. FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services. FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $266 billion as of January 31, 2025 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts. FTA is the supervisor of the First Trust unit investment trusts, while FTP is the sponsor. FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units. FTA and FTP are based in Wheaton, Illinois.

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The prospectus for the Fund contains this and other important information and is available free of charge by calling toll-free at 1-800-621-1675 or visiting www.ftportfolios.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

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First Trust Advisors L.P. (FTA) is the adviser to the First Trust fund(s). FTA is an affiliate of First Trust Portfolios L.P., the distributor of the fund(s).

The information presented is not intended to constitute an investment recommendation for, or advice to, any specific person. By providing this information, First Trust is not undertaking to give advice in any fiduciary capacity within the meaning of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or any other regulatory framework. Financial professionals are responsible for evaluating investment risks independently and for exercising independent judgment in determining whether investments are appropriate for their clients.

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FAQ

What is the current assets under management of First Trust Advisors as of January 2025?

First Trust Advisors manages approximately $266 billion in assets under management or supervision as of January 31, 2025.

How can investors access information about the First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM)?

Investors can access the Fund's prospectus and important information toll-free at 1-800-621-1675 or by visiting www.ftportfolios.com.

What are the main risks associated with investing in the FTSM ETF?

Key risks include market fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk, and the possibility of losing money. The ETF shares may trade at a discount to NAV and face potential delisting risks.

How are the FTSM ETF distributions handled and what should investors know?

The Fund normally distributes earned income regularly. Distributions exceeding current and accumulated earnings will be treated as a return of capital.

What is the relationship between First Trust Advisors (FTA) and First Trust Portfolios (FTP)?

FTA serves as the Fund's investment advisor while FTP, its affiliate, acts as a FINRA registered broker-dealer, fund sponsor, and distributor of mutual fund shares and ETF creation units.