WHO WE ARE AND WHO WE SERVE

Investment opportunities abound, both here and abroad, affording the potential for exceptional returns for investors. At First Trust we realize that we must be mindful of the complexities of the global economy and at the same time address the needs of the broker and advisor community through the services we offer and the types of investments we bring to market.

We are single-minded about providing a range of investment products, including our family of closed-end funds, to help First Trust meet the challenge of maximizing an investor's financial opportunities. Translating investment ideas into products which can deliver performance over the long term while continuing to support our current product line remains a focus for First Trust as we head into the future.

First Trust Advisors and its affiliate, First Trust Portfolios L.P., provide a variety of investment services, including Asset Management, Financial Advisory Services, Municipal and Corporate Investment Banking, and Unit Investment Trust Sponsorship.

Our experience, history of innovation, and diversity of offerings are all part of our mission and they continue to be the only way we know to become a trusted partner to the broker and advisor community. With our reputation as a leader in the securities industry, we are committed to the development and marketing of quality investment products while providing innovative investment ideas and services.