FT Strategic Fixed Income ETF, Series 14
Ticker Symbol: FLTXAX

Holdings (As of Day of Deposit)
Ticker Name Initial
Weight
Price*
HYBRID FIXED INCOME
FPEI First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF 5.00% $18.42
INTERNATIONAL – EMERGING MARKETS
FEMB First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF 7.50% 27.33
U.S. CORPORATE – HIGH YIELD
FTSL First Trust Senior Loan Fund 12.50% 46.00
HYLS First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 30.00% 40.85
U.S. CORPORATE – INVESTMENT GRADE
FIIG First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF 7.50% 20.54
U.S. GOVERNMENT
LGOV First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF 10.00% 21.31
U.S. MORTGAGE-BACKED
LMBS First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF 7.50% 48.36
U.S. OPPORTUNISTIC CORE
FIXD First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF 20.00% 43.36

* As of the close of business on 6/26/24.
Market values are for reference only and are not indicative of your individual cost basis.

Not FDIC Insured • Not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value

Portfolio Summary
Initial Date of Deposit 6/27/2024
Initial Public Offering Price $10.00 per Unit
Portfolio Ending Date 10/7/2025
Weighted Average 30-Day SEC Yield* 5.52%
Weighted Average Unsubsidized 30-Day SEC Yield* 5.56%
Historical 12-Month Distribution Rate of Trust Holdings:** 4.98%
Historical 12-Month Distribution Per Unit:** $0.4982
Cash CUSIP 30336G148
Reinvestment CUSIP 30336G155
Fee Accounts Cash CUSIP 30336G163
Fee Accounts Reinvestment CUSIP 30336G171

*These figures were calculated on 6/25/24 based on the most recent data available (5/31/24) and take into account sales charges, annual operating expenses or organization costs of the trust. SEC yields used in the calculation are as reported by the underlying ETF fund sponsor and are generally updated on a monthly basis. The SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share earned during the most recent 30-day period by the maximum offering price per share on the last day of the period and includes the effects of fee waivers and expense reimbursements, if applicable. The weighted average unsubsidized 30-day SEC yield excludes contractual fee waivers and expense reimbursements.

**There is no guarantee the issuers of the securities included in the trust will declare dividends or distributions in the future. The historical 12-month distribution per unit and historical 12-month distribution rate of the securities included in the trust are for illustrative purposes only and are not indicative of the trust’s distribution or distribution rate. The historical 12-month distribution per unit is based on the weighted average of the trailing 12-month distributions paid by the securities included in the portfolio. The historical 12-month distribution rate is calculated by dividing the historical 12-month distributions by the trust’s offering price. The historical 12-month distribution and rate are reduced to account for the effects of fees and expenses, which will be incurred when investing in a trust. Distributions may include realized short term capital gains, realized long-term capital gains and/or return of capital. Certain of the issuers may have reduced their dividends or distributions over the prior 12 months. The distribution per unit and rate paid by the trust may be higher or lower than the amount shown above due to certain factors that may include, but are not limited to, a change in the dividends or distributions paid by issuers, actual expenses incurred, or the sale of securities in the portfolio.


Trust Specifics
Weighted Average Maturity:1 5.14 years
Weighted Average Effective Duration:2 4.92 years
 
Credit Quality3 Weighted Average   Credit Quality3 Weighted Average
Government 28.32%   BB- 3.68%
Cash 0.63%   B+ 6.15%
AAA 2.00%   B 7.83%
AA+ 0.11%   B- 6.33%
AA 0.57%   CCC+ 4.91%
AA- 0.77%   CCC 1.04%
A+ 1.03%   D 0.59%
A 2.25%   NR 0.11%
A- 2.62%      
BBB+ 3.71%      
BBB 6.63%      
BBB- 9.31%      
BB+ 3.62%      
BB 6.42%      
         
1As of 5/31/24. Weighted average maturity represents the average amount of time remaining until the bonds held in the underlying ETFs mature, taking into account each bond’s weight within the ETFs based on its market value. This figure is based on approximately 78% of the portfolio as certain funds have either not provided maturity data or don’t invest in bonds.
2As of 5/31/24. Weighted average effective duration is a measure of a portfolio’s sensitivity to interest rate changes that reflects the change in its price given a change in yield. It accounts for the likelihood of changes in the timing of cash flows in response to interest rate movements. The net weighted average effective duration, which includes short positions, is used for LMBS and HYLS.
3As of 5/31/24. Credit ratings are weighted averages of the funds’ underlying holdings. A credit rating is an assessment provided by an nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), including Standard & Poor’s Rating Group, of the creditworthiness of an issuer with respect to its debt obligations. Ratings are measured highest to lowest on a scale that generally ranges from AAA to D for long-term ratings. 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 funds, and not to the funds or their shares. U.S. Treasury, U.S. Agency and U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities appear under Government. Credit ratings are subject to change.

Sales Charges (based on a $10 public offering price)
Standard Accounts
Transactional Sales Charges Initial: 0.00%
  Deferred: 1.50%
Maximum Sales Charge   1.50%

The deferred sales charge will be deducted in three monthly installments commencing 10/18/24. When the public offering price is less than or equal to $10.00 per unit, there will be no initial sales charge. If the price exceeds $10.00 per unit, you will pay an initial sales charge. Standard accounts sales charges apply to units purchased as an ineligible asset. In addition to the sales charges listed, UITs are subject to annual operating expenses and organization costs.

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 involved with owning ETFs and fixed income securities.

ETFs are subject to various risks, including management’s ability to meet the fund’s investment objective, and to manage the fund’s portfolio when the underlying securities are redeemed or sold, during periods of market turmoil and as investors’ perceptions regarding ETFs or their underlying investments change. Unlike open-end funds, which trade at prices based on a current determination of the fund’s net asset value, ETFs frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value in the secondary market.

Certain of the funds held by the trust invest in derivatives such as swap agreements to gain inverse exposure to its target index. As such, the funds will be subject to credit risk with respect to the amount it expects to receive from counterparties to derivatives and repurchase agreements entered into by the funds. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the value of the trust’s investment in the funds may decline.

Certain of the funds invest in floating-rate securities. A floating-rate security is an instrument in which the interest rate payable on the obligation fluctuates on a periodic basis based upon changes in an interest rate benchmark. As a result, the yield on such a security will generally decline in a falling interest rate environment, causing the trust to experience a reduction in the income it receives from such securities.

Certain of the funds invest in high-yield securities or “junk” bonds. Investing in high-yield securities should be viewed as speculative and you should review your ability to assume the risks associated with investments which utilize such securities. High-yield securities are subject to numerous risks, including higher interest rates, economic recession, deterioration of the junk bond market, possible downgrades and defaults of interest and/or principal. High-yield security prices tend to fluctuate more than higher rated securities and are affected by short-term credit developments to a greater degree.

All of the funds invest in investment grade securities. Investment grade securities are subject to numerous risks including higher interest rates, economic recession, deterioration of the investment grade security market or investors’ perception thereof, possible downgrades and defaults of interest and/or principal.

Certain of the funds invest in limited duration bonds. Limited duration bonds are subject to interest rate risk, which is the risk that the value of a security will fall if interest rates increase. While limited duration bonds are generally subject to less interest rate sensitivity than longer duration bonds, there can be no assurance that interest rates will not rise during the life of the trust.

Certain of the funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of mortgage-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates, and may reduce the market value of the securities. In addition, mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, the risk that borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected, particularly when interest rates decline.

Certain of the funds invest in preferred securities. Preferred securities are sensitive to changes in interest rates and the market price generally falls with rising interest rates. Preferred securities are more likely to be called for redemption in a declining interest rate environment. Preferred securities are typically subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company’s capital structure, in terms of priority to corporate income, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Certain of the funds invest in senior loans. The yield on funds which invest in senior loans will generally decline in a falling interest rate environment and increase in a rising interest rate environment. Senior loans are generally below investment grade quality (“junk” bonds). An investment in senior loans involves the risk that the borrowers may default on their obligations to pay principal or interest when due.

Certain of the funds invest in covenant-lite loans which contain fewer or no maintenance covenants and may hinder the funds’ ability to reprice credit risk and mitigate potential loss especially during a downturn in the credit cycle.

Certain of the funds invest in U.S. Treasury obligations which are subject to numerous risks including higher interest rates, economic recession and deterioration of the bond market or investors’ perceptions thereof.

Securities of non-U.S. issuers are subject to additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political risks, withholding, the lack of adequate financial information, and exchange control restrictions impacting non- U.S. issuers.

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.

The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic, or the potential impacts of any future public health crisis, may cause significant volatility and uncertainty in global financial markets. While vaccines have been developed, there is no guarantee that vaccines will be effective against future variants of the disease.

It is important to note that an investment can be made in the underlying funds directly rather than through the trust. These direct investments can be made without paying the trust’s sales charge, operating expenses and organization costs.

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.

This UIT is a buy and hold strategy and investors should consider their ability to hold the trust until maturity. There may be tax consequences unless units are purchased in an IRA or other qualified plan.

For a discussion of additional risks of investing in the trust see the “Risk Factors” section of the prospectus.

 

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