Tax Exempt Municipal Income Trust, Series 338
Ticker Symbol: FOAOKX

 
Aggregate
Principal
Name of Bond Issue S&P
Rating (1)
Redemption
Provisions (2)
$205,000 Asante Health System Obligated Group, The Hospital Facilities Authority of the City of Medford, Oregon, Revenue and Refunding, (Asante Projects), Series 2020A, 5.00%, Due 08/15/2050 A+ 2030 @ 100
2046 @ 100 S.F.
450,000 Certificates of Participation, (The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida Master Lease Program), Series 2024, Evidencing an Undivided Proportionate Interest of the Owners thereof in Basic Rent Payments to be made under a Master Lease-Purchase Agreement by The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, Serial Series 2024 Certificates, Assured Guaranty Insured, 5.00%, Due 10/01/2049 (4) AA 2034 @ 100
2045 @ 100 S.F.
450,000 Certificates of Participation, Series 2024, Evidencing Proportionate Undivided Interests in the Right to Receive Certain Revenues Payable by, Adams County, Colorado, Pursuant to a Lease Purchase Agreement, Dated as of December 1, 2024, Between the County and UMB Bank, n.a., as Trustee, 4.00%, Due 12/01/2054 (3) AA 2034 @ 100
2050 @ 100 S.F.
275,000 City of Arvada, Colorado, Wastewater Enterprise Revenue, Series 2022, 4.25%, Due 12/01/2052 (3) AA- 2032 @ 100
2048 @ 100 S.F.
450,000 City of Fargo, North Dakota, Refunding Improvement, Series 2024H, 4.00%, Due 05/01/2050 (3) NR 2034 @ 100
2047 @ 100 S.F.
300,000 Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue, Series 2021A, (AdventHealth Obligated Group), 4.00%, Due 11/15/2046 AA 2031 @ 100
2042 @ 100 S.F.
500,000 Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien Sales Tax Revenue, Improvement and Refunding, 4.00%, Due 12/01/2051 AA+ 2030 @ 100
2048 @ 100 S.F.
415,000 Greater Texoma Utility Authority, (A political subdivision of the State of Texas located in Grayson, Collin, Fannin and Cooke Counties), Contract Revenue, Series 2023A, (City of Sherman Project), Build America Mutual Insured, 4.375%, Due 10/01/2053 (3) (4) AA 2032 @ 100
2049 @ 100 S.F.
880,000 Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319, (A political subdivision of the State of Texas, located in Harris County, Texas), Unlimited Tax Road, Series 2024, Assured Guaranty Insured, 3.50%, Due 09/01/2048 (3) (4) AA 2030 @ 100
2045 @ 100 S.F.
100,000 The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville, Series 2020B, Assured Guaranty Insured, 3.00%, Due 06/01/2050 (3) (4) AA 2030 @ 100
2046 @ 100 S.F.
270,000 Jacksonville State University, (Alabama), Tuition and Fee Revenue, Series 2020, 4.00%, Due 12/01/2050 BBB 2030 @ 100
2046 @ 100 S.F.
325,000 Leyden Rock Metropolitan District (In the City of Arvada), Jefferson County, Colorado, General Obligation (Limited Tax Convertible to Unlimited Tax) Refunding and Improvement, Series 2021, Assured Guaranty Insured, 4.00%, Due 12/01/2046 (4) AA 2031 @ 100
2042 @ 100 S.F.
310,000 Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue, (Louisiana Children's Medical Center Project), Series 2020A, Assured Guaranty Insured, 3.00%, Due 06/01/2050 (4) AA 2030 @ 100
2046 @ 100 S.F.
200,000 Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transportation Revenue Green, Subseries 2020C-1, (Climate Certified-Federally Tax Exempt), 5.00%, Due 11/15/2050 (3) A- 2030 @ 100
2046 @ 100 S.F.
130,000 Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation, Tax-Exempt Revenue, (University of Rochester Project), Series 2020A, 4.00%, Due 07/01/2050 AA- 2030 @ 100
850,000 National Finance Authority, Revenue, (Abilene Christian University Energy Projects), Series 2024A, 5.25%, Due 11/01/2054 A- 2034 @ 100
2049 @ 100 S.F.
350,000 New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation Program, 2024 Series CC, 4.125%, Due 06/15/2055 (3) A- 2034 @ 100
2051 @ 100 S.F.
100,000 New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation Program, 2024 Series CC, 5.25%, Due 06/15/2050 A- 2034 @ 100
2046 @ 100 S.F.
100,000 North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue and Refunding, Second Tier, Series 2021B, 3.00%, Due 01/01/2046 A+ 2031 @ 100
2042 @ 100 S.F.
450,000 Omaha Public Power District, (Nebraska), Electric System Revenue, 2024 Series C, 4.00%, Due 02/01/2049 (3) AA 2034 @ 100
2045 @ 100 S.F.
190,000 Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue, (Orlando Health Obligated Group), Series 2022, 4.00%, Due 10/01/2052 A+ 2032 @ 100
2043 @ 100 S.F.
450,000 Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Thomas Jefferson University, Fixed Rate Revenue, Series 2024B-1, Assured Guaranty Insured, 4.25%, Due 11/01/2051 (3) (4) AA 2034 @ 100
2049 @ 100 S.F.
450,000 Public Building Authority of Baldwin County, (Alabama), Building Revenue Warrants, Series 2024, (Jail Project), 4.375%, Due 03/01/2046 (3) AA 2034 @ 100
2040 @ 100 S.F.
450,000 Public Finance Authority, Health Care System Revenue, (Cone Health), Series 2022A, 4.00%, Due 10/01/2052 (3) AA- 2032 @ 100
2047 @ 100 S.F.
190,000 State of Ohio, Hospital Revenue, (University Hospitals Health System, Inc.), Series 2020 A, (Fixed Interest Rate), 3.00%, Due 01/15/2045 (3) A 2030 @ 100
2041 @ 100 S.F.
700,000 Town of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, General Obligation, Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024, 4.00%, Due 11/01/2054 AA+ 2033 @ 100
2050 @ 100 S.F.
750,000 Triborough Bridge Tunnel Authority, (MTA Bridges and Tunnels), Payroll Mobility Tax Senior Lien Green, Subseries 2022D-2, (Climate Bond Certified), 4.50%, Due 05/15/2047 (3) AA+ 2032 @ 100
2043 @ 100 S.F.

(1) As of the Initial Date of Deposit. The ratings are by Standard & Poor’s and are unaudited. “NR” indicates no rating by Standard & Poor’s. A credit rating is an assessment provided by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), including Standard & Poor’s Rating Group, of the creditworthiness of an issuer with respect to debt obligations. Standard & Poor’s ratings are measured on a scale ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). Sub-investment grade ratings are those rated BB+ or lower. Investment grade ratings are those rated BBB- or higher.

(2) Certain securities may be redeemed before their stated maturity. This column shows when a security is initially redeemable and the redemption price for that year. Securities are redeemable at declining prices (but not below par value) in subsequent years. S.F. indicates a sinking fund is established with respect to an issue of securities. Certain securities may also be redeemed in whole or in part other than by operation of the stated redemption provisions under certain circumstances detailed in the instruments creating them. Such redemption provisions may result in a redemption price less than the value of the securities on the Initial Date of Deposit. Estimated Current Return and Estimated Long-Term Return may also be affected by such redemptions.

(3) These securities were, or will be, issued at an original issue discount. See the prospectus for the issue dates and percentages of their original principal amount.

(4) Insurance has been obtained on this security. Such insurance coverage continues in force so long as a security is outstanding and the insurer remains in business. For securities with credit support from third party guarantees, the rating reflects the greater of the underlying rating of the issuer or the insured rating. See “Risk Factors” in the prospectus for a discussion of risks of investing in insured securities.


Not FDIC Insured • Not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value


Deposit Information
Date of Deposit 12/19/2024
Estimated Organization Costs per Unit: 0.610%
Estimated Annual Trust Operating Expenses per Unit: 0.273%
CUSIP 33741C504
Sales Charge 3.50% up-front
Wrap CUSIP 33741C512
Wrap Sales Charge 0.60% up-front

Estimated organization costs will be deducted from the assets of the trust at the end of the initial offering period.

Estimated organization costs and trust operating expenses are assessed on a fixed dollar amount per unit basis. Actual expenses may be more or less than the estimates.


Trust Specifics (as of close of business on 12/19/2024)
Weighted Average Maturity:* 26.0 years
Initial Principal Amount (Par Value) of Securities: $1,000.00 per Unit
   
Standard Accounts:  
Initial Public Offering Price $984.90 per Unit
Estimated Current Return:** 3.97%
Estimated Long-Term Return:** 3.97%
Taxable Equivalent Estimated Current Return:*** 6.71%
   
Fee/Wrap Accounts:  
Initial Public Offering Price: $956.34 per Unit
Estimated Current Return:** 4.09%
Estimated Long-Term Return:** 4.16%
Taxable Equivalent Estimated Current Return:*** 6.91%

*Weighted average maturity represents the average amount of time remaining until the bonds held in the trust mature, taking into account each bond’s weight within the portfolio based on its market value.

**Estimated current return is calculated by dividing estimated net annual interest income per unit by the public offering price. Estimated long-term return is calculated using a formula which (1) factors in the relative weightings of the market values, yields and estimated retirements of the securities; and (2) takes into account a compounding factor, the sales charge and expenses. There is no assurance that the returns will be realized in the future because the various components used to calculate these figures will change. In addition, neither rate reflects the true return you will receive, which will be lower, because neither includes the effect of certain delays in distributions with respect to when the securities pay interest and when distributions are paid by the trust.

***The taxable equivalent estimated current return is for illustrative purposes only. This information illustrates approximately what you would have to earn on taxable investments to equal the tax-exempt estimated current return using the highest federal tax bracket and Medicare tax for 2024. This information is based on present law as of the date of publication and does not account for any proposed changes in tax rates. This information does not account for limitations on deductions, the alternative minimum tax or taxes other than Federal personal income tax.


Distributions

This unit investment trust seeks to distribute monthly income.

   
Initial Distribution per Unit: $2.17
Estimated Regular Distribution per Unit: $3.26

Distributions, if any, are paid on the twenty-fifth day of each month to unit holders of record on the tenth day of each month with the initial distribution per unit scheduled to occur on January 25, 2025 and estimated regular distributions per unit scheduled to begin on February 25, 2025. The actual distribution you receive will vary from that set forth above with changes in the portfolio’s fees and expenses and with the sale, maturity or redemption of securities.

You should consider the portfolio's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Contact your financial professional or call First Trust Portfolios L.P. at 1.800.621.1675 to request a prospectus, which contains this and other information about the portfolio. Read it carefully before you invest.

Risk Considerations
An investment in this unmanaged unit investment trust should be made with an understanding of the risks associated with an investment in municipal bonds. Municipal bonds are subject to numerous risks including rising interest rates, economic recession, deterioration of the municipal bond market, possible downgrades, increased volatility, reduced liquidity and defaults of interest and/or principal.

Certain of the securities in the trust are covered by insurance policies obtained by the issuers or underwriters of the bond from insurance companies. There can be no assurance that any insurer will be able to satisfy its commitments in the event claims are made in the future.

This UIT is a buy and hold strategy and investors should consider their ability to hold the trust until maturity.

The value of the securities held by the trust may be subject to steep declines or increased volatility due to changes in performance or perception of the issuers. The markets for credit instruments, including municipal securities, have experienced periods of extreme illiquidity and volatility.

As the use of Internet technology has become more prevalent in the course of business, the trust has become more susceptible to potential operational risks through breaches in cybersecurity.

Ongoing armed conflicts between Russia and Ukraine in Europe and among Israel, Hamas and other militant groups in the Middle East, have caused and could continue to cause significant market disruptions and volatility within the markets in Russia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. The hostilities and sanctions resulting from those hostilities could have a significant impact on certain investments as well as performance.

A public health crisis, and the ensuing policies enacted by governments and central banks in response, could cause significant volatility and uncertainty in global financial markets, negatively impacting global growth prospects.

 

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