Truist Financial Corporation Increases Ownership in First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII

Truist Financial Corporation, acting as the parent holding company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc., has filed a Schedule 13G/A amendment indicating an increase in its ownership of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The filing, dated October 16, 2025, shows that Truist now beneficially owns 284,550 shares, representing a 19.6% ownership stake. This marks a significant increase from previous holdings, with the value of the shares rising by 243.2% to $12,309,633. The shares are held in the ordinary course of business and are not intended to influence control of the issuer. The filing was signed by Edward M. Kwiatkowski, Vice President of Truist Financial Corporation.