Truist reports 193,088 shares (8.05%) in First Trust ETF

Truist Financial Corporation amended a Schedule 13G/A to report beneficial ownership of 193,088 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, representing 8.05% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Truist Financial Corporation amended a Schedule 13G/A to report beneficial ownership of 193,088 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, representing 8.05% of the class. The filing lists sole dispositive power for 193,088 shares and zero voting power. The amendment is signed by a Vice President on 04/20/2026.

Insights

SEC Filings Analyst

Disclosure shows a passive ownership stake above 5% reported via Schedule 13G/A.

The amendment records 193,088 shares equal to 8.05% beneficial ownership in an ETF class, with sole dispositive power but no voting power. This pattern is consistent with an investment adviser or custody arrangement managing positions without direct voting control.

Confirm whether the position is passive under the Schedule 13G classification and watch for any future amendments that change voting authority or ownership percentage.

Corporate Governance Advisor

Holding >5% can trigger monitoring obligations but does not imply active control.

The filing specifies zero sole or shared voting power while claiming sole dispositive power for 193,088 shares. That split suggests control over disposition but not over proxies, typical for custodial or advisory roles.

Stakeholders may note the >5% threshold for disclosure purposes; any later acquisition or voting change would require follow-up amendments.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 193,088 shares Percent of class: 8.05% Voting power (sole): 0 +3 more

6 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 193,088 shares Amount reported in Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 8.05% Percent of ETF class reported

Voting power (sole) 0 Sole power to vote reported as zero

Dispositive power (sole) 193,088 shares Sole power to dispose reported

CUSIP 33740F797 CUSIP for the Exchange Traded Fund class

Signature date 04/20/2026 Date on the amendment signature block

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, CUSIP

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 7 and filing header"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficially owned regulatory

"Item 4(a) Amount beneficially owned: 193088"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 193088"

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.

CUSIP market

"CUSIP No.: 33740F797"

A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.

FAQ

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What does Truist Financial's Schedule 13G/A for TFC show?

It reports ownership of 193,088 shares, equal to 8.05% of the ETF class. The filing states sole dispositive power over those shares and zero voting power, and it is signed on 04/20/2026 by a company officer.

Does this filing indicate Truist controls voting of the shares?

No; the filing reports zero sole or shared voting power. It records only sole dispositive power for 193,088 shares, implying authority to direct disposition but not to vote the securities.

Why is the >5% threshold important in a Schedule 13G/A?

Ownership above 5% triggers beneficial ownership disclosure obligations. The report shows 8.05% ownership, meeting that threshold and requiring public disclosure of holdings and relevant powers.

Who signed the amendment and when was it filed?

The amendment was signed by Edward M. Kwiatkowski, Vice President. The signature block shows a date of 04/20/2026, reflecting the filing amendment execution date.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/20/2026 - 11:30 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII

(Name of Issuer)

Exchange Traded Fund

(Title of Class of Securities)

33740F797

(CUSIP Number)

3/31/2026

(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): 33740F797

1

Names of Reporting Persons

TRUIST FINANCIAL 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

NORTH CAROLINA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 193,088.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

193,088.00

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)

8.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, 120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400, WHEATON, ILLINOIS, 60187.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Truist Financial Corporation as Parent Holding Company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc. an affiliated Registered Investment Advisor
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 214 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
(c)	Citizenship: Truist Financial Corporation is a North Carolina Corporation; Truist Advisory Services, Inc. is a Delaware Corporation
(d)	Title of class of securities: Exchange Traded Fund
(e)	CUSIP No.: 33740F797
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: 193088
(b)	Percent of class: 8.05 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 193088
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
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.
	Not Applicable
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.

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP

Signature:	Edward M. Kwiatkowski
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	04/20/2026