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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 FIRST TRUST Shareholder Services ________________________________________________________________________________ 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