Truist reports 5.05% stake in First Trust ETF

Truist Financial Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 93,513 shares (5.05%) of FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (CUSIP 33733E401) as of 03/31/2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Truist Financial Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 93,513 shares (5.05%) of FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (CUSIP 33733E401) as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Truist has sole dispositive power over the 93,513 shares and no voting power. The Schedule 13G was signed on 04/20/2026 by an Assistant Vice President.

Insights

Corporate Governance Specialist

Truist crossed the 5% reporting threshold for an ETF stake; disclosure aligns with passive investor rules.

Schedule 13G filings are typically used for passive or qualifying institutional investors. The filing shows 5.05% beneficial ownership and sole dispositive power but explicitly reports zero voting power, consistent with an investment manager or advisory position.

Key items to watch in subsequent filings include any changes in voting power or percent owned; material increases could trigger a different filing status.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 93,513 shares Percent of class: 5.05% CUSIP: 33733E401 +3 more

6 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 93,513 shares Amount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 5.05% Percent of class reported on Schedule 13G

CUSIP 33733E401 Identifier for FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND

Voting power (sole) 0 Sole power to vote reported in filing

Dispositive power (sole) 93,513 shares Sole power to dispose or direct disposition reported

Filing signature date 04/20/2026 Date signature entered on Schedule 13G

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, CUSIP

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 93513"

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

"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 93,513.00"

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.

CUSIP market

"Item 2. | (d) | CUSIP Number(s): 33733E401"

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 stake did Truist (TFC) disclose in FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND?

Truist disclosed beneficial ownership of 93,513 shares (5.05%). The Schedule 13G lists the amount beneficially owned and the 5.05% percentage as of 03/31/2026.

Does Truist have voting control over the TFC-held ETF shares?

No; the filing reports zero sole and zero shared voting power. It states Truist has only dispositive authority to direct disposition of the 93,513 shares.

What does 'sole dispositive power' mean in this Schedule 13G?

It means Truist can direct the sale or transfer of the 93,513 shares. The filing shows Truist holds dispositive authority but not voting authority over the shares.

When were the ownership figures reported for TFC's Schedule 13G?

The ownership figure is reported as of 03/31/2026, and the Schedule 13G was signed on 04/20/2026 by an Assistant Vice President at Truist.

Why is a Schedule 13G filed instead of a Schedule 13D for TFC?

A Schedule 13G is used for passive or qualifying institutional investors and appears here because Truist reported passive beneficial ownership of 5.05% rather than an active acquisition seeking control.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/20/2026 - 10:30 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND

(Name of Issuer)

Exchange Traded Fund

(Title of Class of Securities)

33733E401

(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): 33733E401

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 93,513.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

93,513.00

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)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND
(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 Number(s): 33733E401
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: 93513
(b)	Percent of class: 5.05 %
(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: 93513
	(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:	Caroline D. Hoang
Name/Title:	Assistant Vice President
Date:	04/20/2026