First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: October 21, 2026 Record Date: October 21, 2026 Payable Date: October 30, 2026 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Nasda.

Business Wire • Oct 20, 2026

Good News For BDC Investors In 2027

Business Development Companies (BDCs) face sector headwinds, but improving loan terms and reduced competition signal earnings recovery potential into 2027. Key metrics to monitor include NAV growth, non-accrual rates, net investment income trends, and reliance on PIK interest income for dividend sustainability.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 31, 2026

FBDC: Actively Managed BDC Exposure

FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF (FBDC) offers concentrated BDC exposure with a 12.37% yield and monthly distributions. FBDC has outperformed BDC ETF peers since its reorganization, despite a slightly higher expense ratio, but amid sharp declines in the space. The fund's level monthly payout can be relatively attractive for income investors, but at an elevated level, it could be due for a trim.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 13, 2026

First Trust Announces Upcoming CUSIP Change for FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced yesterday that the Board of Trustees of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, on behalf of FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance ETF (the “Fund”), an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (NYSE Arca: FBDC), approved a 1-for-5 reverse share split.

Business Wire • Jul 23, 2025

First Trust Announces a 1-for-5 Reverse Share Split for FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (the “Trust”), on behalf of FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance ETF (the “Fund”), an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (NYSE Arca: FBDC), approved a 1-for-5 reverse share split. The reverse share split will result in every five outstanding shares of the Fund being converted into one share of the Fund, with any resulting fra.

Business Wire • Jul 22, 2025