Filed pursuant to Rule 433(d)
Registration Statement No. 333-130051
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KEYnotes are exchange traded notes (ETNs) which are designed to provide
investors with a convenient way to participate in the returns of a specific
market or strategy. ETNs are senior, unsecured, debt securities of a particular
issuer not affiliated with First Trust. ETNs can offer exposure to various
market indexes (including equity and debt), currencies, commodities or a
combination thereof while providing the flexibility of exchange traded
securities that can be bought and sold through a broker or financial advisor on
a United States securities exchange.
ETNs vs. COMPARABLE INVESTMENTS
ETNs, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds all provide investors
with exposure to the returns of various underlying market indexes or
strategies. However, certain investors may find that the different features
provided by ETNs may make them more attractive than ETFs or mutual funds.
ETNS ETFS MUTUAL FUNDS
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TYPE OF SECURITY SEC registered debt security Registered investment company(3) Registered investment company
OWNERSHIP Senior, unsecured debt Equity ownership in Equity ownership in
obligations of the issuer underlying assets underlying assets
PRIMARY RISK Credit and market risk Market risk Market risk
LIQUIDITY Intraday on exchange Intraday on exchange Daily (close of business)
at market price or daily at market price at net asset value
repurchase by issuer(1)
DISTRIBUTIONS None Yes Yes
MATURITY Typically 15 - 30 years Perpetual Perpetual
SHORT SALES(2) Available on both an Available on both an No
uptick and a downtick, uptick and a downtick,
subject to borrowing ability subject to borrowing ability
VOTING RIGHTS No Yes Yes
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(1) You may exercise your right to have an issuer repurchase the notes subject
to restrictions. Each issuer may require investors to have a minimum number of
notes for repurchase and a repurchase fee may apply. Please consult your
financial advisor for more information.
(2) With short sales, you risk paying more for the security than you received
from its sale.
(3) Some ETFs are also registered as trusts, partnerships or commodity pools and
are not registered investment companies.
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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RISK CONSIDERATIONS?
An investment in ETNs involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Each
ETN offering will differ in characteristics and involve risks not associated
with conventional debt securities.You should refer to the relevant prospectus,
which describes the risks in detail. Listed below is a summary of some of the
potential risks that may be associated with an ETN.
YOUR INVESTMENT MAY RESULT IN A LOSS
The return on each ETN is linked to the performance of its underlying market
measure, which, in turn, is linked to the prices of the components underlying
such market measure.These prices may change unpredictably, affecting the value
of the underlying index and, consequently, the value of your ETN may perform in
unexpected ways.
INVESTOR FEE
The amount received upon repurchase or maturity of the ETN is based on the value
of the index and is reduced by the applicable investor fee. You will lose some
or all of your investment if the value of the underlying index or reference
asset on the applicable valuation date is less than its value on the inception
date or if such value increases by less than the aggregate investor fee.
NO INTERIM DISTRIBUTIONS
ETNs generally do not pay any interest during the life of the ETN.You should
review the relevant prospectus to determine whether distributions apply to the
ETN and, if so, at what rate.
ISSUER RISK
ETNs are senior unsecured obligations of the issuer.The repayment of the
principal and any applicable return at maturity or upon repurchase by the issuer
are dependent on that issuer's ability to pay.
TAX CONSEQUENCES(4)
Significant aspects of the tax treatment of ETNs are uncertain. We urge you to
consult your tax advisors concerning the significance, and the potential impact,
of the tax considerations and about your own tax situation.
A TRADING MARKET MAY NOT DEVELOP; AN ISSUER'S OBLIGATION TO REPURCHASE ETNs IS
SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL RESTRICTIONS
The issuer will make an application for listing ETNs on an exchange. The issuer
may engage in limited purchase and resale transactions in the notes although
they are not required to do so.The issuer is not required to maintain any
listing of offered notes on an exchange.However, holders may elect to exercise
their right to have the issuer repurchase their notes, but such repurchase is
subject to compliance with applicable size and procedural requirements.
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS
The issuer and its affiliates play a variety of roles in connection with the
issuance of ETNs, including acting as note calculation agent, and may have
economic interests that are adverse to your interests as a holder of ETNs.
DELISTING
If the applicable index calculation agent discontinues disclosure of the
intraday indicative value of the applicable index, the ETNs may become delisted
from the relevant exchange.
SUITABILITY
ETNs may not be suitable for all investors. Investment suitability must be
determined individually for each investor.This information is not intended to
provide and should not be relied upon as providing accounting, legal, regulatory
or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own advisors as to these
matters.
(4) First Trust and any issuer of ETNs do not provide tax advice. These
materials are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any
taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed upon the
taxpayer. Each taxpayer should seek advice from an independent tax adviser
regarding the matter based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances.There is
no limitation on the disclosure of the tax treatment or tax structure of the
matter.
Each issuer will have filed a registration statement (including a prospectus)
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, for the offering to which
this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in
that registration statement and the other documents relating to the offering
that the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the
issuer and the offering of any securities. You may get these documents without
cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the
issuer, any agent or any dealer participating in an offering will arrange to
send you the prospectus, each prospectus supplement, and any other document
related to the offering if you so request by calling toll-free 866-848-9727.
First Trust and KEYnotes are trademarks of First Trust Advisors L.P.
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1-866-848-9727
www.ftportfolios.com
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NOT FDIC INSURED o NOT BANK GUARANTEED o MAY LOSE VALUE
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