Truist Financial (NYSE: TFC) reports 6.91% stake in First Trust ETF VIII

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Truist Financial Corporation, as parent holding company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc., reports beneficial ownership of shares of FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII on an amended Schedule 13G.

The filing states beneficial ownership of 193,577 shares, representing 6.91% of the class. Truist reports no sole or shared voting power over these shares but reports sole dispositive power over 193,577 shares and no shared dispositive power.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 193,577 shares Percent of class: 6.91% Sole voting power: 0 +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 193,577 shares Amount beneficially owned in FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII

Percent of class 6.91% Percent of FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII class beneficially owned

Sole voting power 0 Number of shares over which Truist has sole power to vote

Shared voting power 0 Number of shares over which Truist has shared power to vote

Sole dispositive power 193,577 shares Number of shares over which Truist has sole dispositive power

Signature date 07/10/2026 Date the Schedule 13G/A was signed by the reporting person

Key Terms

beneficially owned, dispositive power, Schedule 13G/A, Exchange Traded Fund

4 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 193577"

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.

dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 193577"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"form_type: "SCHEDULE 13G/A""

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.

Exchange Traded Fund financial

"Title of class of securities: Exchange Traded Fund"

A pooled investment that trades on a stock exchange like a single share, giving investors instant exposure to a basket of assets such as stocks, bonds, or commodities. It matters because ETFs let investors buy or sell a diversified slice of the market quickly and usually at low cost — like buying a pre-built portfolio instead of picking individual stocks — which can lower risk and simplify trading strategies.

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FAQ

What stake in FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII does Truist Financial (TFC) report?

Truist Financial reports beneficial ownership of 193,577 shares of FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII, representing 6.91% of the outstanding class according to the Schedule 13G/A.

Does Truist Financial (TFC) report voting power over FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII shares?

Truist Financial reports no sole or shared voting power over FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII shares; both sole and shared voting power are listed as 0 in the Schedule 13G/A.

What dispositive power over FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII shares does Truist Financial (TFC) have?

Truist Financial reports sole dispositive power over 193,577 shares of FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII and no shared dispositive power, indicating authority to dispose of that number of shares.

Who is the reporting person on the FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII Schedule 13G/A?

The reporting person is Truist Financial Corporation as parent holding company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc., an affiliated registered investment advisor, as disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A.

What percentage of FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII is owned by Truist Financial (TFC)?

Truist Financial reports beneficial ownership of 6.91% of the outstanding shares of FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII in the amended Schedule 13G filing.

When was the amended Schedule 13G for Truist Financial (TFC) and FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII signed?

The amended Schedule 13G was signed by Edward M. Kwiatkowski, Vice President, on 07/10/2026, according to the signature block in the filing.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 8)

FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII

(Name of Issuer)

Exchange Traded Fund

(Title of Class of Securities)

33740F797

(CUSIP Number)

6/30/2026

(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 193,577.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

193,577.00

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)

6.9 %

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: 193577
(b)	Percent of class: 6.91 %
(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: 193577
	(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:	07/10/2026