First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) — SEC Filings
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) — 7 SEC filings. Latest: 8-K (Dec 9, 2025). Includes 3 SC 13G/A, 2 DEF 14A, 1 8-K.
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Overview
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 8-K filed on Dec 9, 2025: First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FTSL) announced on June 20, 2024, that its Board of Trustees approved a change in the frequency of its distributions from monthly to quarterly, effective for the distribution expected to be declared in September 2024. This change aims to align FTSL's
Sentiment Summary
Across 7 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 7 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) has filed 1 8-K, 2 DEF 14A, 3 SC 13G/A, 1 SC 13G with the SEC between Feb 2024 to Dec 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (7)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | 8-K | FTSL Shifts to Quarterly Distributions, Effective September 2024 | |
| Jul 28, 2025 | DEF 14A | First Trust Funds Set Shareholder Meeting to Elect Four Trustees | low |
| Nov 14, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Nov 6, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Aug 2, 2024 | DEF 14A | First Trust Funds File DEF 14A Proxy Statements | low |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SC 13G/A | LPL Financial Amends Stake in First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II | low |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SC 13G | Morgan Stanley Reports Passive Stake in First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II | low |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of FCT's 4 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 0 as medium-risk, and 4 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Industry Context
The fixed-income fund industry, particularly those focused on senior floating rate and high-yield opportunities, operates within a dynamic interest rate environment. Funds like FCT and the High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund are sensitive to changes in benchmark interest rates and credit market conditions. Competition among closed-end funds and other investment vehicles offering similar strategies is significant, requiring strong governance and performance to attract and retain investor capital.
Top Tags
institutional-ownership (2) · passive-investment (2) · distributions (1) · fund-management (1) · income (1) · Proxy Statement (1) · Corporate Governance (1) · Board Election (1) · Shareholder Meeting (1) · Closed-End Fund (1)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Trustees to be elected | 4 | This is the primary proposal for the Joint Annual Meetings of Shareholders. |
| Filing Date | 2025-07-28 | Date the DEF 14A was filed with the SEC. |
| Meeting Date | 2025-09-04 | Date of the Joint Annual Meetings of Shareholders for both funds. |
| Meeting Time | 12:00 noon | Scheduled time for the Joint Annual Meetings. |
| Fiscal Year End | 20240531 | The period covered by the proxy statement. |
Forward-Looking Statements
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT)?
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II has 7 recent SEC filings from Feb 2024 to Dec 2025, including 3 SC 13G/A, 2 DEF 14A, 1 8-K. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of FCT filings?
Across 7 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 7 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
Where can I find First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II SEC filings explained simply?
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What are the key financial highlights for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II?
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What is the investment thesis for FCT?
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Who are the key executives at First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II?
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What are the main risk factors for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II stock?
Of FCT's 4 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 0 medium-risk, and 4 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II?
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