EXHIBIT A
SERIES OF THE TRUST
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SERIES EFFECTIVE DATE
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First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund 6/15/2012
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First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2/20/2013
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First Trust Senior Loan Fund 4/1/2013
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First Trust Strategic Income ETF 7/25/2014
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First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF 8/6/2014
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First Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ETF 10/10/2014
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First Trust Heitman Global Prime Real Estate ETF 11/2/2015
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First Trust SSI Convertible Securities ETF 11/2/2015
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First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF 12/31/2018
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