As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2015.
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1933 Act File No. 333-143964
1940 Act File No. 811-21944
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )
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First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II
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FIRST TRUST
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT
FIRST TRUST ISE GLOBAL COPPER INDEX FUND
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September 3, 2015
Dear Shareholder:
The Board of Trustees of First Trust ISE Global Copper Index Fund recently sent
you a Notice regarding a Special Meeting of Shareholders which is scheduled for
Monday, September 14, 2015 at the offices of First Trust Advisors L.P., 120 East
Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois. The purpose of the Shareholder
Meeting is to ask for your vote on an important proposal pertaining to your
investment in the Fund. Since the Shareholder Meeting requires 50% of the
outstanding shares to vote in person or by proxy ("Quorum") in order to properly
consider the approval of the proposal, it is extremely important that all
Shareholders vote.
THE FUND'S RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE NOT YET VOTED. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT
NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE SO THAT YOUR SHARES MAY BE REPRESENTED FOR THE PURPOSES OF
QUORUM FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING.
Detailed information about the proposal can be found in the proxy statement
previously mailed to you. To view the proxy material electronically please log
on to www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number provided on the enclosed
proxy card.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE
SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.
VOTING IS EASY AND WILL ONLY TAKE A FEW MOMENTS OF YOUR TIME.
Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the options listed
below:
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REPRESENTATIVE To speak with a live representative to execute your vote,
please call toll-free 866.416.0554. Representatives are
available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Eastern Time.
INTERNET Log on to WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. Make sure to have the enclosed
proxy card available when you plan to vote your shares. You
will need the control number found on your proxy card at
the time you execute your vote.
TOUCHTONE PHONE Dial the toll-free number located on the enclosed
proxy card. Please have this proxy card available at the
time of the call.
MAIL Sign, date, and complete the reverse side of the enclosed
proxy card and return it in the postage paid envelope
provided.
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Thank you for your participation. NOBO
FIRST TRUST
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT
FIRST TRUST ISE GLOBAL COPPER INDEX FUND
________________________________________________________________________________
September 3, 2015
Dear Shareholder:
The Board of Trustees of First Trust ISE Global Copper Index Fund recently sent
you a Notice regarding a Special Meeting of Shareholders which is scheduled for
Monday, September 14, 2015 at the offices of First Trust Advisors L.P., 120 East
Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois. The purpose of the Shareholder
Meeting is to ask for your vote on an important proposal pertaining to your
investment in the Fund. Since the Shareholder Meeting requires 50% of the
outstanding shares to vote in person or by proxy ("Quorum") in order to properly
consider the approval of the proposal, it is extremely important that all
Shareholders vote.
THE FUND'S RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE NOT YET VOTED. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT
NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE SO THAT YOUR SHARES MAY BE REPRESENTED FOR THE PURPOSES OF
QUORUM FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING.
Detailed information about the proposal can be found in the proxy statement
previously mailed to you. To view the proxy material electronically please log
on to www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number provided on the enclosed
proxy card.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE
SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.
VOTING IS EASY AND WILL ONLY TAKE A FEW MOMENTS OF YOUR TIME.
Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the options listed
below:
------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
INTERNET Log on to WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. Make sure to have the enclosed
proxy card available when you plan to vote your shares. You
will need the control number found on your proxy card at
the time you execute your vote.
TOUCHTONE PHONE Dial the toll-free number located on the enclosed
proxy card. Please have this proxy card available at the
time of the call.
MAIL Sign, date, and complete the reverse side of the enclosed
proxy card and return it in the postage paid envelope
provided.
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Thank you for your participation. OBO
FIRST TRUST
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT
FIRST TRUST ISE GLOBAL PLATINUM INDEX FUND
________________________________________________________________________________
September 3, 2015
Dear Shareholder:
The Board of Trustees of First Trust ISE Global Platinum Index Fund recently
sent you a Notice regarding a Special Meeting of Shareholders which is scheduled
for Monday, September 14, 2015 at the offices of First Trust Advisors L.P., 120
East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois. The purpose of the Shareholder
Meeting is to ask for your vote on an important proposal pertaining to your
investment in the Fund. Since the Shareholder Meeting requires 50% of the
outstanding shares to vote in person or by proxy ("Quorum") in order to properly
consider the approval of the proposal, it is extremely important that all
Shareholders vote.
THE FUND'S RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE NOT YET VOTED. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT
NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE SO THAT YOUR SHARES MAY BE REPRESENTED FOR THE PURPOSES OF
QUORUM FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING.
Detailed information about the proposal can be found in the proxy statement
previously mailed to you. To view the proxy material electronically please log
on to www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number provided on the enclosed
proxy card.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE
SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.
VOTING IS EASY AND WILL ONLY TAKE A FEW MOMENTS OF YOUR TIME.
Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the options listed
below:
------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
REPRESENTATIVE To speak with a live representative to execute your vote,
please call toll-free 866.416.0554. Representatives are
available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Eastern Time.
INTERNET Log on to WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. Make sure to have the enclosed
proxy card available when you plan to vote your shares. You
will need the control number found on your proxy card at
the time you execute your vote.
TOUCHTONE PHONE Dial the toll-free number located on the enclosed
proxy card. Please have this proxy card available at the
time of the call.
MAIL Sign, date, and complete the reverse side of the enclosed
proxy card and return it in the postage paid envelope
provided.
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Thank you for your participation. NOBO
FIRST TRUST
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT
FIRST TRUST ISE GLOBAL PLATINUM INDEX FUND
________________________________________________________________________________
September 3, 2015
Dear Shareholder:
The Board of Trustees of First Trust ISE Global Platinum Index Fund recently
sent you a Notice regarding a Special Meeting of Shareholders which is scheduled
for Monday, September 14, 2015 at the offices of First Trust Advisors L.P., 120
East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois. The purpose of the Shareholder
Meeting is to ask for your vote on an important proposal pertaining to your
investment in the Fund. Since the Shareholder Meeting requires 50% of the
outstanding shares to vote in person or by proxy ("Quorum") in order to properly
consider the approval of the proposal, it is extremely important that all
Shareholders vote.
THE FUND'S RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE NOT YET VOTED. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT
NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE SO THAT YOUR SHARES MAY BE REPRESENTED FOR THE PURPOSES OF
QUORUM FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING.
Detailed information about the proposal can be found in the proxy statement
previously mailed to you. To view the proxy material electronically please log
on to www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number provided on the enclosed
proxy card.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE
SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.
VOTING IS EASY AND WILL ONLY TAKE A FEW MOMENTS OF YOUR TIME.
Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the options listed
below:
------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
INTERNET Log on to WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. Make sure to have the enclosed
proxy card available when you plan to vote your shares. You
will need the control number found on your proxy card at
the time you execute your vote.
TOUCHTONE PHONE Dial the toll-free number located on the enclosed
proxy card. Please have this proxy card available at the
time of the call.
MAIL Sign, date, and complete the reverse side of the enclosed
proxy card and return it in the postage paid envelope
provided.
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Thank you for your participation. OBO