EXHIBIT A
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Funds Effective Date
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FIRST TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES AND INCOME ETF FEBRUARY 1, 2013
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FIRST TRUST MANAGED MUNICIPAL ETF APRIL 3, 2014
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FIRST TRUST LONG/SHORT EQUITY ETF AUGUST 26, 2014
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FIRST TRUST EMERGING MARKETS LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF [NOVEMBER 5, 2014]
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