Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

Samenvatting

Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to First Trust Active Global Quality Income ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, and on November 11, 2023 made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $509,897.68 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant. Filing Date: The application was filed on July 29, 2026. Applicant's Address: 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187.