Truist Financial (TFC) reports 6,156 shares (0.85%) in First Trust ETF

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Truist Financial Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 6,156 shares representing 0.85% of the outstanding class of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The filing states sole dispositive power over these shares via Truist as parent holding company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc.

Insights

Governance & Ownership Analyst

Minor passive stake reported; limited governance influence.

The filing lists 6,156 shares and a beneficial ownership percentage of 0.85% in First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The report identifies Truist Financial Corporation as the parent holding company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc.

Such a stake is small relative to a public ETF class and does not indicate voting control. Cash-flow treatment and any trading intent are not disclosed in the excerpt.

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)

02/28/2026

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s):

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 6,156.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,156.00

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)

0.9 %

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, 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.: 33740F391
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: 6156
(b)	Percent of class: 0.85 %
(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: 6156
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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.
	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:	03/06/2026

FAQ

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

Truist Financial Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 6,156 shares, equal to 0.85% of the class. The filing states sole dispositive power over these shares via Truist as parent holding company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc.

Does the TFC filing show voting control over the ETF shares?

No—TFC indicates 0 shares with sole voting power and 0 shared voting power. The filing lists only sole dispositive power of 6,156 shares, so no voting authority is claimed in the provided excerpt.

Who filed the ownership report for TFC and in what capacity?

The report is filed by Truist Financial Corporation as parent holding company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc. The filing lists addresses and company citizenship (North Carolina and Delaware respectively) in the excerpt.

Is the reported ownership amount considered material for TFC shareholders?

The filing shows a 0.85% ownership stake of 6,156 shares, which is described as ownership of 5 percent or less of the class in the excerpt. The filing does not flag this as a material change to company financials or governance.