First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: February 20, 2026 Record Date: February 20, 2026 Payable Date: February 27, 2026 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount       ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS           First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund.

Business Wire • Feb 19, 2026

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Seeking Alpha • Jan 9, 2026

TDVI, Yield Target 8%: A Distinctive Tech Buy-Write Strategy

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Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2025

First Trust Adds New Income Generating ETF

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