NextGen Communications and Technology, 21

Trust Performance (as of 11/22/2024)

*Inception Date is 1/19/2024

Cumulative Total Return

Average Annual Total Return

YTD

Since
Inception^*

3 mo

6 mo

1 yr

3 yr

5 yr

10 yr

Since
Inception^*

Distributions Reinvested

With Transactional Sales Charge	N/A	18.88%	5.55%	11.89%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Without Transactional Sales Charge	N/A	20.50%	7.00%	13.42%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Distributions Received in Cash

With Transactional Sales Charge	N/A	18.82%	5.55%	11.83%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Without Transactional Sales Charge	N/A	20.45%	7.00%	13.37%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Performance Calculator

From Date:

To Date:

Cumulative
Total Return

Average Annual
Total Return

With Transactional Sales Charge (Distributions Reinvested)	18.88%	N/A
Without Transactional Sales Charge (Distributions Reinvested)	20.50%	N/A
With Transactional Sales Charge (Distributions Received in Cash)	18.82%	N/A
Without Transactional Sales Charge (Distributions Received in Cash)	20.45%	N/A

Sales Charges (based on a $10 public offering price)

Standard Accounts
Transactional Sales Charges:	Initial:	0.00%
	Deferred:	1.35%
Creation & Development Fee:		0.50%
Maximum Sales Charge:		1.85%

Fee/Wrap Accounts
Creation & Development Fee:	0.50%
Maximum Sales Charge:	0.50%

The table above shows the initial offering period sales charge. Certain performance periods shown on this page may begin after the end of the initial offering period and reflect a secondary market sales charge. Please see the prospectus for sales charge details, including the secondary market sales charge amount applicable to a period.

Past Performance is no indication of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and units when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. All returns are historical and do not represent potential future performance. This report is not and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities.

Unless an index is indicated to be a price only index, all index returns assume that dividends are reinvested when they are received.

Returns With Transactional Sales Charge reflect the maximum transactional sales charge that would be payable by an investor upon sale or redemption of units at the end of the applicable period(s). The transactional sales charge includes any initial or deferred sales charges other than the creation and development fee. These returns do not reflect any creation and development fee prior to collection (generally the close of the initial offering period). Any creation and development fee is reflected in the returns as of the time of payment by a trust.

Returns Without Transactional Sales Charge do not reflect any transactional sales charge and do not reflect any creation and development fee prior to collection (generally the close of the initial offering period). Any creation and development fee is reflected in the returns as of the time of payment by a trust.

If applicable, returns shown with distributions reinvested assume distributions are reinvested on the reinvestment date.

Risk Considerations

Equity Risk. An investment in a portfolio containing common stocks is subject to certain risks, such as an economic recession and the possible deterioration of either the financial condition of the issuers of the equity securities or the general condition of the stock market.

Sector Concentration Risk. A portfolio which is concentrated in an individual sector is subject to additional risks, including limited diversification.

5G Technology Risk. The 5G communication network is an entirely new technology and risks associated with such technology may not emerge until it is widely used. Risks associated with 5G technology include, but are not limited to, device compatibility, geographical coverage, and new and changing government regulation. In addition, 5G technology is subject to risks associated with security and privacy protection as more devices are connecting to the network than ever before.

COVID-19 Economic Impact Risk. 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.

Foreign Securities Risk. 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.

Large-Cap Risk. Large capitalization companies may grow at a slower rate than the overall market.

Market Disruption Risk. 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.

REITs Risk. An investment in a portfolio containing REIT securities is subject to additional risks including limited diversification. Companies involved in the real estate industry are subject to changes in the real estate market, vacancy rates and competition, volatile interest rates and economic recession.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Risk. An investment in a portfolio containing small-cap and mid-cap companies is subject to additional risks, as the share prices of small-cap companies and certain mid-cap companies are often more volatile than those of larger companies due to several factors, including limited trading volumes, products, financial resources, management inexperience and less publicly available information.

Technology Risk. The companies engaged in the information technology sector are subject to fierce competition, high research and development costs, and their products and services may be subject to rapid obsolescence. Technology company stocks, especially those which are Internet-related, may experience extreme price and volume fluctuations that are often unrelated to their operating performance.

Volatility Risk. 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.

Operational Risk. 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.

You should carefully consider the trust's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses 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 trust. Read it carefully before you invest.

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