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Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV)

The Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund based on the NASDAQ Multi- Asset Diversified Income IndexSM. The index is designed to provide access to a diversified portfolio of small, mid and large capitalization income producing securities, which are composed of domestic and international dividend-paying stocks, REITs, oil and gas or basic materials MLPs, U.S.-listed preferred securities and an index-based exchange-traded fund that invests in high yield or "junk" bonds.

A Multi-Asset Approach which Seeks Income as the Outcome

With interest rates at historically low levels, the search for yield is challenging. One way to potentially boost income is by investing beyond traditional fixed-income sources. Using a multi-asset approach may help to simplify the process by providing exposure to a diversified mix of asset classes and styles in one single investment portfolio. Multi-asset investing is an approach which typically seeks income while providing diversification and the potential for reduced volatility.

Why Consider the Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund?

The Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund provides exposure to the following assets:

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*The percentages provided above reflect the approximate percentages of each of the asset classes included in the fund as of each quarterly rebalance and will vary from these amounts between rebalances.

 
chart The fund provides the potential for a lower-risk total return alternative to investing solely in one asset class. The portfolio is further diversified within each asset class. However, diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.
 
chart The fund may provide less interest rate sensitivity than traditional fixed income securities due to income being generated from multiple sources.
 
chart The index which the fund tracks includes volatility screens in its construction methodology which are designed to limit securities that have high yields strictly because of poor price performance.
 
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There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved.

You should consider a fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Contact First Trust Portfolios L.P. at 1-800-621-1675 or visit www.ftportfolios.com to obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus which contains this and other information about a fund. The prospectus or summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

ETF Characteristics
The fund lists and principally trades its shares on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC.

The fund’s return may not match the return of the NASDAQ Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index. The fund may not be fully invested at times. Securities held by the fund will generally not be bought or sold in response to market fluctuations.

Investors buying or selling fund shares on the secondary market may incur customary brokerage commissions. Market prices may differ to some degree from the net asset value of the shares. Investors who sell fund shares may receive less than the share’s net asset value. Shares may be sold throughout the day on the exchange through any brokerage account. However, unlike mutual funds, shares may only be redeemed directly from the fund by authorized participants, in very large creation/redemption units.

RISKS
The fund's shares will change in value, and you could lose money by investing in the fund. One of the principal risks of investing in the fund is market risk. Market risk is the risk that a particular security owned by the fund, fund shares or securities in general may fall in value.

The fund may invest in small capitalization and mid capitalization companies. Such companies may experience greater price volatility than larger, more established companies.

REITs are subject to certain risks, including changes in the real estate market, vacancy rates and competition, volatile interest rates and economic recession.

MLPs are subject to certain risks, including price and supply fluctuations caused by international politics, energy conservation, taxes, price controls, and other regulatory policies of various governments.

Preferred securities combine some of the characteristics of both common stocks and bonds. Preferred securities are typically subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure, in terms of priority to corporate income, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments. Preferred securities are also subject to credit risk, interest rate risk and income risk.

High-yield securities are subject to numerous risks, including higher interest rates, economic recession, deterioration of the junk bond market, possible downgrades and defaults of interest and/or principal. High-yield security prices tend to fluctuate more than higher rated securities and are affected by short-term credit developments to a greater degree.

An investment in a fund containing equity securities of foreign issuers is subject to additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political risks, withholding, the lack of adequate financial information, and exchange control restrictions impacting foreign issuers. These risks may be heightened for securities of companies located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries.

The fund invests in securities of non-U.S. issuers. Such securities are subject to higher volatility than securities of domestic issuers. Because the fund's NAV is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars and the fund invests in foreign securities, you may lose money if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar. Additionally, the fund invests in depositary receipts, usually in the form of ADRs or GDRs. Investment in ADRs or GDRs may be less liquid than the underlying shares in their primary trading market.

The fund may be subject to additional risks pertaining to interest rates and credit risk. Nasdaq®, OMX®, Nasdaq OMX® and NASDAQ Multi-Asset Diversified Income IndexSM are registered trademarks and service marks of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as the "Corporations") and are licensed for use by First Trust Advisors L.P. The Product has not been passed on by the Corporations as to its legality or suitability. The Product is not issued, endorsed, sold, or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.


 
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