Truist reports 6.51% stake in First Trust ETF VIII

Truist Financial Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 169,279 shares (6.51%) of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Truist Financial Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 169,279 shares (6.51%) of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The filing states Truist has sole dispositive power over 169,279 shares and no voting power. The filing is an amended Schedule 13G/A signed April 20, 2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Truist reports a passive beneficial stake of 6.51% with dispositive control but no voting power.

Truist Financial Corporation, acting as parent for Truist Advisory Services, reports 169,279 shares beneficially owned with sole dispositive power. The filing lists 0 voting power, indicating trading/holding authority without direct vote direction.

Impact is routine: Schedule 13G/A typically signals institutional passive ownership. Subsequent filings could show changes to voting arrangements or stake size.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 169,279 shares Percent of class: 6.51% Sole voting power: 0 +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 169,279 shares Item 4(a) beneficial ownership

Percent of class 6.51% Item 4(b) percent of class

Sole voting power 0 Item 4(c)(i) sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 169,279 shares Item 4(c)(iii) sole power to dispose

CUSIP 33740F268 Item 2(d) security identifier

Key Terms

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

3 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 2; Schedule 13G/A filing type"

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 financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 169279"

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 financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 169279"

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.

FAQ

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What stake does TFC report in First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII?

Truist reports beneficial ownership of 169,279 shares (6.51%). The Schedule 13G/A states the holding and the percentage of class directly in Item 4(a)-(b).

Does Truist have voting control over these ETF shares?

No, the filing states 0 sole and 0 shared voting power. Item 4(c)(i)-(ii) specifically lists no ability to vote or direct votes for these shares.

What type of power does Truist hold over the shares?

Truist has sole dispositive power for 169,279 shares. Item 4(c)(iii) records sole power to dispose or direct disposition of the shares.

Who signed the amended Schedule 13G/A for Truist?

Edward M. Kwiatkowski, Vice President, signed the amendment on 04/20/2026. The signature block at the end of the filing provides this information.

What is the filing type and why was it filed?

This is an amended Schedule 13G/A, used to report changes in beneficial ownership by institutions. The amendment updates ownership details for the issuer and beneficial holder.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/20/2026 - 11:36 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. 2)

FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII

(Name of Issuer)

Exchange Traded Fund

(Title of Class of Securities)

33740F268

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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): 33740F268

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 169,279.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

169,279.00

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)

6.5 %

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, 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.: 33740F268
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: 169279
(b)	Percent of class: 6.51 %
(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: 169279
	(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