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Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 11, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 2, 2025

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

March 28, 2025

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

March 24, 2025

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

February 12, 2025

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

FTXL / First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI - First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF / FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Exhibit 99.1 - Joint Filing Agreement

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 - Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the complete

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

November 25, 2024

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

June 6, 2024

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

May 29, 2024

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

March 28, 2024

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

February 20, 2024

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

LDSF / First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF / Cedrus LLC - CEDRUS LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 ldsf20524.htm CEDRUS LLC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VI (Name of Issuer) First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (Title of Class of Securities) 33740F870 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the a

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

September 22, 2023

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

September 22, 2023

Chapman and Cutler LLP 320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 T 312.

% of Total

Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF (RNEM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.

Total Value at

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS — 99.

% of Total

Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF (RNEM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.

Total Value at

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS — 99.

Total Value at

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS — 99.

Total Value at

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS — 99.

% of Total

Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF (RNEM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.

% of Total

Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF (RNEM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.

% of Total

Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF (RNEM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) — 99.

Total Value at

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS — 99.

Total Value at

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS — 99.

Total Value at

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS — 99.

Total Value at

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS — 99.

Total Value at

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS — 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2023 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2023 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,050,568 $ 91,828,017 $ 11,778,019 $ (2

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023 Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Form AW - Request for Withdrawal First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI Registration on Form N-1A Post-Effective Amendment No.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

NPORT-EX 2 edgar.htm ETF VI 9-30 FYE BOOK 1 12-31-22 First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.8% Communications Equipment – 7.0% 112,008 ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. $2,104,630 48,385 AudioCodes Ltd. 865,608 654,668 Cisco Systems, Inc. 31,188,383 658,203 Juniper Networks, Inc. 21,036,168 119

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

NPORT-EX 2 edgar.htm ETF VI 9-30 FYE BOOK 1 12-31-22 First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.8% Communications Equipment – 7.0% 112,008 ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. $2,104,630 48,385 AudioCodes Ltd. 865,608 654,668 Cisco Systems, Inc. 31,188,383 658,203 Juniper Networks, Inc. 21,036,168 119

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV) December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2022 Value at 9/30/2022 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,383,382 $ 91,828,017 $ 5,824,517 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 9/30/2022 Value at 12/31/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 9/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX® Fund — $ 16,458,468 $ 311,003

First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF (DALI) Portfolio of Investments September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (a) – 100.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV)

First Trust Indxx Medical Devices ETF (MDEV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2022 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,240,746 $ 94,677,062 $ 23,421,090 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

Security Name Shares at 3/31/2022 Value at 12/31/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 3/31/2022 Dividend Income First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX® Fund — $ 16,458,468 $ 311,003

First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF (DALI) Portfolio of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (a) – 100.

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2021 Value at 9/30/2021 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,880,740 $ 94,677,062 $ 726,531 $ (4,

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

December 21, 2021

December 21, 2021 Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Form AW - Request for Withdrawal First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI Registration on Form N-1A Post-Effective Amendment No.

Security Name Shares at 9/30/2021 Value at 12/31/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 9/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX® Fund 251,788 $ 7,724,500 $ 6,8

First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF (DALI) Portfolio of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (a) – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2021 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,003,327 $ 91,385,726 $ 15,808,244 $ (1

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 97.

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

June 21, 2021

111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com June 21, 2021 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Quinn Kane United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the ?Trust?) File Nos. 333-182308; 811-22717 Dear Mr. Kane: This letter responds to your additional comments regarding t

June 8, 2021

111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com June 8, 2021 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Quinn Kane United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the ?Trust?) File Nos. 333-182308; 811-22717 Dear Mr. Kane: This letter responds to your comments regarding the registrat

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

Security Name Shares at 3/31/2021 Value at 12/31/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 3/31/2021 Dividend Income First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX® Fund 170,907 $ 7,724,500 $ 1,0

First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF (DALI) Portfolio of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (a) – 100.

May 17, 2021

111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com May 17, 2021 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Valerie J. Lithotomos United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the ?Trust?) File Nos. 333-182308; 811-22717 Dear Ms. Lithotomos: This letter responds to your preliminary com

March 15, 2021

111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com March 15, 2021 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Registration Nos. 333-182308 and 811-22717) Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the “Registrant”), we are transmitting for electronic f

February 26, 2021

COVER 7 filename7.htm 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com February 26, 2021 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Registration Nos. 333-182308 and 811-22717) Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the “Registrant”), we are tran

February 26, 2021

111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com February 26, 2021 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Registration Nos. 333-182308 and 811-22717) Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the “Registrant”), we are transmitting for electroni

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 12/31/2020 Value at 9/30/2020 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 12/31/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 1,843,639 $ 91,385,726 $ 2,063,706 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 98.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

- REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. Form 8-A For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts See Exhibit 1 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 120 East Liberty Dri

December 11, 2020

111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com December 11, 2020 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Sonny Oh United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the ?Trust?) File Nos. 333-182308; 811-22717 Dear Mr Oh: This letter responds to your comments, provided by telephone

December 8, 2020

111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com December 8, 2020 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Sonny Oh United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the ?Trust?) File Nos. 333-182308; 811-22717 Dear Mr Oh: The attached blacklines are being filed in connection with the

December 7, 2020

111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com December 7, 2020 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Sonny Oh United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the ?Trust?) File Nos. 333-182308; 811-22717 Dear Mr Oh: This letter responds to your comments, provided by telephone o

- WITHDRAWAL OF AMENDMENT

December 1, 2020 Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Form AW - Request for Withdrawal First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI Registration on Form N-1A Post-Effective Amendment No.

Security Name Shares at 9/30/2020 Value at 12/31/2019 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 9/30/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX® Fund 34,837 $ — $ 1,497,256 $ 

First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF (DALI) Portfolio of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS – 100.

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111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com October 9, 2020 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Filings for First Trust Funds listed in Exhibit A attached hereto Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter responds to comments, provided by Ken Ellington and Christina DiAn

September 29, 2020

111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com September 29, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (Registration Nos. 333-182308 and 811-22717) Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the “Registrant”), we are transmitting for electron

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 96.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 96.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2020 Value at 9/30/2019 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,065,376 $ 140,093,055 $ 29,242,968 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2020 Value at 9/30/2019 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,065,376 $ 140,093,055 $ 29,242,968 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 96.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

Security Name Shares at 6/30/2020 Value at 9/30/2019 Purchases Sales Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) Realized Gain (Loss) Value at 6/30/2020 Dividend Income First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 2,065,376 $ 140,093,055 $ 29,242,968 $ (

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS – 99.

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description Value COMMON STOCKS (a) – 96.