FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV: FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP discloses a stake of more than 5% (Schedule 13G)

First Trust Portfolios LP disclosed a stake exceeding 5% in First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV via a Schedule 13G filing with the SEC (accession 0001445546-26-008537). The filing signals that the adviser has crossed the 5% beneficial ownership threshold in the fund, a level that triggers mandatory disclosure under U.S. securities rules. The exact share count and percentage were not specified in the headline disclosure. The move matters because it concentrates a meaningful block of the ETF's shares with its own adviser, which can affect voting influence and share liquidity. What to watch next is the full 13G text for precise ownership figures and any subsequent amendments if the position changes.