<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001445546-19-004361-index.html : 20191022
<SEC-HEADER>0001445546-19-004361.hdr.sgml : 20191022
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20191022150139
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001445546-19-004361
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	40-APP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20191022
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20191022

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-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075
		FILM NUMBER:		191161551

	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 ADVISORS LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001125816
		IRS NUMBER:				363788904
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-01
		FILM NUMBER:		191161552

	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

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-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-02
		FILM NUMBER:		191161553

	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 ALPHADEX FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001383496
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-03
		FILM NUMBER:		191161554

	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:				611787125

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-04
		FILM NUMBER:		191161555

	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-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-05
		FILM NUMBER:		191161556

	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-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-06
		FILM NUMBER:		191161557

	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-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-07
		FILM NUMBER:		191161558

	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-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-08
		FILM NUMBER:		191161559

	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-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-09
		FILM NUMBER:		191161560

	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 EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001364608
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-10
		FILM NUMBER:		191161561

	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 EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001329377
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-11
		FILM NUMBER:		191161562

	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 VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001537395
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-APP
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	812-15075-12
		FILM NUMBER:		191161563

	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
</SEC-HEADER>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>40-APP
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>application.htm
<DESCRIPTION>APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTIVE RELIEF
<TEXT>
Document 1 - file: application.htm

</DOCUMENT>
</SEC-DOCUMENT>