First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII

01/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/10/2025 15:55

Prospectus by Investment Company (Form 497)

Rule 497(e)

Registration Nos. 333-210186 and 811-23147

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII

(the "Trust")

FT VEST U.S. EQUITY QUARTERLY 2.5 TO 15 BUFFER ETF

(the "Fund")

Supplement To THE Fund's Prospectus

Dated January 10, 2025

As described in the Fund's prospectus, Fund shareholders are subject to an upside return cap that represents the maximum percentage return an investor can achieve from an investment in the Fund for a given Target Outcome Period. On January 17, 2025, the Fund's current Target Outcome Period will end, and a new Target Outcome Period will begin as of January 21, 2025. The new Target Outcome Period will end on April 18, 2025. While the actual caps will not be determined until the first day of the new Target Outcome Period, set forth below are the anticipated cap ranges for the Fund for the Target Outcome Period beginning on January 21, 2025. A supplement to the Fund's prospectus will be filed on January 21, 2025 that will include the actual cap for the new Target Outcome Period, which may be higher or lower than the anticipated cap ranges set forth below.

Fund

Anticipated cap range

(before fees and expenses)

Anticipated cap range

(after fees and expenses, excluding brokerage commissions, trading fees, taxes and extraordinary expenses not included in the Fund's management fee)

FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly 2.5 to 15 Buffer ETF (DHDG) 3.75% - 4.55% 3.54% - 4.34%

Please Keep this Supplement with your Fund Prospectus for Future Reference