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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001445546-17-001683
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	40-17G/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170405
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170405
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20170405

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED ALPHADEX FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001383496
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22019
		FILM NUMBER:		17742045

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001667919
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-23147
		FILM NUMBER:		17742047

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VII
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001561785
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22767
		FILM NUMBER:		17742050

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VI
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001552740
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22717
		FILM NUMBER:		17742055

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MACQUARIE/FIRST TRUST GLOBAL INFRASTR/UTIL DIV & INC FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001276469
		IRS NUMBER:				593779311

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21496
		FILM NUMBER:		17742068

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP
		STREET 2:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP
		STREET 2:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MACQUARIE FIRST TRUST GLOBAL INFRASTR DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040123

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MACQUARIE FIRST TRUST GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE DIVIDEND FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040114

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001567569
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22795
		FILM NUMBER:		17742052

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20130130

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	First Trust Ltd Duration Preferred & Income Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20130122

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001537395
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22652
		FILM NUMBER:		17742054

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST MLP & ENERGY INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001556336
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22738
		FILM NUMBER:		17742057

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10 WESTPORT ROAD
		STREET 2:		SUITE C101A
		CITY:			WILTON
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06897
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 E. LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FIRST TRUST MLP GROWTH & INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20121004

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FIRST TRUST MLP & INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20120815

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED ALPHADEX FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001510337
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22519
		FILM NUMBER:		17742061

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST/ABERDEEN GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001302624
		IRS NUMBER:				736357662

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21636
		FILM NUMBER:		17742065

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001282850
		IRS NUMBER:				113716541

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21539
		FILM NUMBER:		17742070

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FIRST TRUST FOUR CORNERS SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040305

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE 2022 TARGET TERM FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001687081
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-23199
		FILM NUMBER:		17742046

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST NEW OPPORTUNITIES MLP & ENERGY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001589420
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22902
		FILM NUMBER:		17742049

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10 WESTPORT ROAD
		STREET 2:		SUITE C101A
		CITY:			WILTON
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06897
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001513789
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22528
		FILM NUMBER:		17742058

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001319183
		IRS NUMBER:				356758396

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21727
		FILM NUMBER:		17742071

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FIRST TRUST/FIDAC MORTGAGE INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20050228

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001364608
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21944
		FILM NUMBER:		17742059

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		12O EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		12O EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001329388
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21842
		FILM NUMBER:		17742072

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	First Trust Dow Select MicroCap Index Fund
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20050607

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST DYNAMIC EUROPE EQUITY INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001646109
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-23072
		FILM NUMBER:		17742048

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001494530
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22442
		FILM NUMBER:		17742063

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001517936
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22559
		FILM NUMBER:		17742056

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND V
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001549548
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22709
		FILM NUMBER:		17742051

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST/ABERDEEN EMERGING OPPORTUNITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001363438
		IRS NUMBER:				711005833

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21905
		FILM NUMBER:		17742064

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001424212
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22245
		FILM NUMBER:		17742053

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	First Trust Exchange Traded Fund III
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20080116

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST SERIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001497778
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22452
		FILM NUMBER:		17742062

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST ENERGY INCOME & GROWTH FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001284940
		IRS NUMBER:				113716544

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21549
		FILM NUMBER:		17742066

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10 WESTPORT ROAD
		STREET 2:		SUITE C101A
		CITY:			WILTON
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06897
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L P
		STREET 2:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ENERGY INCOME & GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040325

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST SPECIALTY FINANCE & FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001392994
		IRS NUMBER:				061810845

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22039
		FILM NUMBER:		17742069

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FIRST TRUST/GALLATIN SPECIALTY FINANCE & FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070320

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FIRST TRUST/GALLATIN SPECIALTY FINANCE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070313

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001329377
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21774
		FILM NUMBER:		17742060

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001291334
		IRS NUMBER:				300261406

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21586
		FILM NUMBER:		17742067

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.
		STREET 2:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.
		STREET 2:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	First Trust/Fiduciary Asset Management Covered Call Fund
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040526

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	First Trust/Fiduciary Asset Management Covered Call Income Fund
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040521
</SEC-HEADER>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>40-17G/A
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>funds_17ga.txt
<DESCRIPTION>AMENDMENT TO FIDELITY BOND
<TEXT>
Document 1 - file: funds_17ga.txt
</DOCUMENT> <DOCUMENT> <TYPE>EX-99 <SEQUENCE>2 <FILENAME>exhibit1.txt <DESCRIPTION>BLANKET BOND AND RIDERS <TEXT> Document 2 - file: exhibit1.txt
</DOCUMENT> <DOCUMENT> <TYPE>EX-99 <SEQUENCE>3 <FILENAME>exhibit4.txt <DESCRIPTION>CERTIFICATE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY <TEXT> Document 3 - file: exhibit4.txt
</DOCUMENT> <DOCUMENT> <TYPE>EX-99 <SEQUENCE>4 <FILENAME>exhibit5.txt <DESCRIPTION>BLANKET BOND INSURANCE AGREEMENT <TEXT> Document 4 - file: exhibit5.txt
</DOCUMENT> </SEC-DOCUMENT>