[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Bank of New York Mellon Corp Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
BNY Mellon reports 448-share stake in First Trust ETF
Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY) filed Amendment No. 5 to a Schedule 13G to report its beneficial ownership in the First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY) filed Amendment No. 5 to a Schedule 13G to report its beneficial ownership in the First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is reported as beneficially owning 448 shares, representing 0.0% of the ETF’s outstanding shares as of August 31, 2026. Subsidiaries BNY Mellon IHC, LLC, MBC Investments Corp, and BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc. each report 447 shares with sole voting and dispositive power. The filing states that the ownership is 5 percent or less of the class and includes language that it should not be construed as an admission that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation or its subsidiaries are beneficial owners for Section 13(d) or 13(g) purposes.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned by Bank of New York Mellon Corp:448 sharesPercent of class held:0.0%Shares held by each BNY subsidiary:447 shares+1 more
4 metrics
Shares beneficially owned by Bank of New York Mellon Corp448 sharesBeneficial ownership in First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF as of August 31, 2026
Percent of class held0.0%Reported percentage of the ETF’s outstanding shares corresponding to BNY’s 448 shares
Shares held by each BNY subsidiary447 sharesBNY Mellon IHC, LLC; MBC Investments Corp; and BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc. each report 447 shares
Ownership threshold statement5 percent or lessOwnership of the First Trust ETF stated as 5 percent or less of the class
Key Terms
beneficial owners, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, parent holding company
4 terms
beneficial ownersregulatory
"are for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act, the beneficial owners of any securities"
Beneficial owners are the people or entities that actually enjoy the economic benefits and control of shares or other assets, even when legal title is held by someone else such as a broker, custodian or trustee. Investors pay attention because beneficial owners hold the real voting power, receive dividends and can influence strategy and takeover outcomes — like the driver of a car who uses and maintains it while the bank holds the title — so disclosure shows who truly controls and benefits.
sole voting powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 448.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 448.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
parent holding companyregulatory
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
FAQ
What does Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY) report in this Schedule 13G/A amendment?
Bank of New York Mellon Corp reports its beneficial ownership in the First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF, stating that its holdings amount to 5 percent or less of the ETF’s outstanding shares as of August 31, 2026.
How many ETF shares does BNY report as beneficially owned in this filing?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is reported as beneficially owning 448 shares of the First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF, with this amount corresponding to 0.0% of the class as presented in the filing.
What percentage of the First Trust ETF’s shares does BNY’s position represent?
The filing states that Bank of New York Mellon Corp’s reported holdings represent 0.0% of the class and confirms ownership of 5 percent or less of the First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF.
Which BNY subsidiaries are identified as holding shares of the First Trust ETF?
The subsidiaries listed are BNY Mellon IHC, LLC, MBC Investments Corp, and BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc., each reporting 447 shares of the First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF with sole voting and dispositive power.
Does Bank of New York Mellon Corp admit beneficial ownership for Section 13(d) or 13(g) purposes?
The filing states that it shall not be construed as an admission that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation or its direct or indirect subsidiaries are beneficial owners of any securities covered for purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Exchange Act.
What voting and dispositive power does BNY report over the First Trust ETF shares?
Bank of New York Mellon Corp reports sole voting power over 448 shares and sole dispositive power over 448 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power, for its reported position in the First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 5)
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND III
(Name of Issuer)
First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF
(Title of Class of Securities)
33739P889
(CUSIP Number)
08/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
33739P889
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Bank of New York Mellon Corp
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
448.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
448.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
448.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
33739P889
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BNY Mellon IHC, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
447.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
447.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
447.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
33739P889
1
Names of Reporting Persons
MBC Investments Corp
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
447.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
447.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
447.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
33739P889
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
447.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
447.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
447.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND III
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, WHEATON, NEW YORK, 60187
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
240 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10286
(c)
Citizenship:
See cover page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF
(e)
CUSIP No.:
33739P889
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
The filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, or its direct or indirect subsidiaries, including The Bank of New York Mellon and BNY Mellon, National Association, are for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act, the beneficial owners of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G.
(b)
Percent of class:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit I.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
