As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2024

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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  PRIORITY NOTICE – PLEASE READ AND RESPOND

 

 

FirsT trust High Income Long/Short Fund

Dear Shareholder:

We have been trying to get in touch with you regarding a very important matter pertaining to your investment in First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Ticker: FSD). We are requesting your immediate response to the enclosed vote information form (VIF) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This pertains to an important matter that may impact your investment.

It is very important that you respond to the attached VIF regarding this matter.

If you have any questions, please contact us toll-free at (800) 622-1569 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

There is no confidential information required and the call will only take a few moments of your time.

Please contact us as soon as possible.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

 

James A. Bowen

Chairman of the Board

 

This document relates to an investment you own in First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund