As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 17, 2015.
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                                                   1933 Act File No. 333-143964
                                                    1940 Act File No. 811-21944


                     U.S. 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.  )

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FIRST TRUST                                                 Shareholder Services
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            Shareholder Name
            Address 1
            Address 2
            Address 3



                                IMPORTANT NOTICE

        Re: First Trust ISE Global Copper Index Fund

        Dear Shareholder:

        We have been trying to contact you regarding a very important matter
        regarding your investment in First Trust ISE Global Copper Index Fund.
        This matter pertains to an important operating initiative for First
        Trust Advisors L.P. which requires your response.

        It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. The
        call will only take a few moments of your time and there is no
        confidential information required.

        Please contact us toll-free at 1-866-416-0554 between 9:00 a.m. and
        10:00 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday. At the time of the call
        please reference the number listed below.

        Thank you.
        Sincerely,

        /s/ Frederick M. Bonnell

        Frederick M. Bonnell
        Managing Director, Shareholder Services



                                                  REFERENCE NUMBER:  123456789

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AST FUND SOLUTIONS
55 Challenger Road, 2nd Floor Ridgefield Park, NJ 07666         Global Resources
1-800-217-0538                                                     Local Service
                                                            Customized Solutions







FIRST TRUST                                                 Shareholder Services
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            Shareholder Name
            Address 1
            Address 2
            Address 3



                                IMPORTANT NOTICE

        Re: First Trust ISE Global Platinum Index Fund

        Dear Shareholder:

        We have been trying to contact you regarding a very important matter
        regarding your investment in First Trust ISE Global Platinum Index Fund.
        This matter pertains to an important operating initiative for First
        Trust Advisors L.P. which requires your response.

        It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. The
        call will only take a few moments of your time and there is no
        confidential information required.

        Please contact us toll-free at 1-866-416-0554 between 9:00 a.m. and
        10:00 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday. At the time of the call
        please reference the number listed below.


        Thank you.
        Sincerely,

        /s/ Frederick M. Bonnell

        Frederick M. Bonnell
        Managing Director, Shareholder Services



                                                  REFERENCE NUMBER:  123456789

________________________________________________________________________________

AST FUND SOLUTIONS
55 Challenger Road, 2nd Floor Ridgefield Park, NJ 07666         Global Resources
1-800-217-0538                                                     Local Service
                                                            Customized Solutions