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July 23, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2024 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

July 23, 2024 EX-99

ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (ACP) AND FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND (FSD) ANNOUNCE CLOSING OF REORGANIZATION

EX-99 2 ex99.htm PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Investor Relations 1-800-522-5465 [email protected] First Trust Advisors L.P. 1-800-988-5891 [email protected] ABRDN INCOME CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (ACP) AND FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND (FSD) ANNOUNCE CLOSING OF REORGANIZATION (Philadelphia, PA and Wheaton, IL, J

July 22, 2024 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on August 02, 2024, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

May 31, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 31, 2024 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

May 31, 2024 EX-99

First Trust Announces Results of Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganizations of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Announces Results of Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganizations of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund WHEATON, IL – (BUSINESS WIRE) – May 31, 2024 – First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today the re

May 17, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2024 UNITED STATES 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.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 16, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2024 UNITED STATES 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.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 15, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2024 UNITED STATES 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.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 8, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2024 UNITED STATES 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. )

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 7, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2024 UNITED STATES 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. )

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 2, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2024 UNITED STATES 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. )

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 1, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2024 UNITED STATES 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. )

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 30, 2024 DEFA14A

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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 30, 2024 DEFA14A

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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 23, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2024 UNITED STATES 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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 18, 2024 EX-99

First Trust Announces Adjournment of the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganizations of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategie

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Announces Adjournment of the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganizations of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund WHEATON, IL – (BUSINESS WIRE) – April 18, 2024 – First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced to

April 18, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2024 First Trust High I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2024 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissi

April 8, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2024 UNITED STATES 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.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 4, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 4, 2024 UNITED STATES 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.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 4, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 1, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2024 UNITED STATES 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.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 28, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2024 UNITED STATES 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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 22, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2024 UNITED STATES 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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 14, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2024 UNITED STATES 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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 8, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2024 UNITED STATES 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.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 7, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 7, 2024 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

March 7, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2024 UNITED STATES 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.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 7, 2024 EX-99

First Trust Announces Adjournment of the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganizations of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategie

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Announces Adjournment of the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganizations of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund WHEATON, IL – (BUSINESS WIRE) – March 7, 2024 – First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced tod

March 1, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2024 UNITED STATES 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.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 23, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2024 UNITED STATES 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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 21, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2024 UNITED STATES 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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 20, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2024 UNITED STATES 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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 9, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 9, 2024 UNITED STATES 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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 9, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 2, 2024 DEFA14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2024 UNITED STATES 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

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

January 26, 2024 DEFA14A

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund January 26, 2024 Dear Shareholder: I am writing to ask you to vote on an important proposal for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (the “Fund”) to consider the proposed reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the “Reorganization”).

January 12, 2024 DEFA14A

Shareholder Name

First Trust Shareholder Services Shareholder Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Important Notice Re: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Dear Shareholder: We have tried unsuccessfully to contact you, whether by mail or by phone, regarding a very important matter concerning your investment with First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund.

January 12, 2024 DEFC14A

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant þ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) þ Definitive Proxy Statement ¨ Definitive Additional Materials ¨ Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) Saba Capital Management, L.

January 9, 2024 DEFA14A

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internal use only January 8, 2024 Client Talking Points First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund First Trust Advisors L.

November 27, 2023 PRRN14A

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 16, 2023 PREC14A

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant þ Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statement ¨ Definitive Additional Materials ¨ Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) Saba Capital Management, L.

October 24, 2023 EX-99

First Trust Advisors Announces Proposed Reorganization of Four First Trust Advised Closed-End Funds into Three abrdn Advised Closed-End Funds

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Advisors Announces Proposed Reorganization of Four First Trust Advised Closed-End Funds into Three abrdn Advised Closed-End Funds WHEATON, IL – (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 23, 2023 – First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the Board of Trustees of each of the Acquired Funds, listed below, approved the proposed reorganization

October 24, 2023 425

ABRDN’S U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF FOUR FIRST TRUST ADVISED CLOSED-END FUNDS

Filed by abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) Subject Companies: Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund File No.

October 24, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2023 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or other jurisdiction (Commis

October 24, 2023 425

abrdn enters agreement to acquire the assets of four closed-end funds from First Trust Advisors L.P.

Filed by abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) Subject Companies: Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund File No.

September 12, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 11, 2023 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or other jurisdiction (Comm

September 12, 2023 EX-99

SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P.

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Announces Appointment of New Trustee for Funds WHEATON, IL – (BUSINESS WIRE) – September 11, 2023 – The exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and variable insurance funds (collectively, the “Funds”) advised by First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced the appointment of Ms. Bronwyn Wright as a Trustee of certain of the F

June 23, 2023 EX-99

First Trust Closed-End Funds Announce Board’s Decision to Rescind the Funds’ Control Share By-Law

PRESS RELEASE First Trust Closed-End Funds Announce Board’s Decision to Rescind the Funds’ Control Share By-Law Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD) First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (NYSE: FCT) First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund (NYSE American: FEN) First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: FFA) First Trust/abrdn Global

June 23, 2023 EX-3

By-Laws of Each Trust Listed on Schedule A Hereto (each, a “Trust”) Article I

As Amended and Restated on June 22, 2023 By-Laws of Each Trust Listed on Schedule A Hereto (each, a “Trust”) Article I Definitions Any capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings given them in the Declaration of Trust of the Trust as the same may be in effect from time to time.

June 23, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2023 First Trust High In

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2023 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

March 8, 2023 DEF 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2023 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2023 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 19, 2022 EX-99

FSD Replay 10/21/2022

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Portfolio Manager Update for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund WHEATON, IL ? (BUSINESS WIRE) ? October 19, 2022 ? First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that MacKay Shields LLC ("MacKay"), investment sub-advisor for FSD (NYSE: FSD) (the "Fund"), will release an update on the market and the Fund for

October 19, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 19, 2022 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incor

October 19, 2022 EX-99

FSD Replay 10/21/2022

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Portfolio Manager Update for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund WHEATON, IL ? (BUSINESS WIRE) ? October 19, 2022 ? First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that MacKay Shields LLC ("MacKay"), investment sub-advisor for FSD (NYSE: FSD) (the "Fund"), will release an update on the market and the Fund for

October 19, 2022 8-K/A

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K/A 1 fsd8k.htm AMENDED CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 19, 2022 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD)

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) Portfolio of Investments July 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Value Description Stated Coupon Stated Maturity Value CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES – 91.

March 30, 2022 NPORT-EX

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD)

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) Portfolio of Investments January 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Value Description Stated Coupon Stated Maturity Value CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES – 99.

March 10, 2022 DEF 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2022 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statemen

DEF 14A 1 definproxy.htm DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2022 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the R

February 14, 2022 SC 13G/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, 0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designa

October 21, 2021 EX-99

SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P.

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Announces Appointment of New Trustee for Funds WHEATON, IL ? (BUSINESS WIRE) ? October 20, 2021 ? The exchange traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and variable insurance funds (collectively, the ?Funds?) advised by First Trust Advisors L.P. (?FTA?) announced the appointment of Denise M. Keefe as a Trustee of each of the Funds, ef

October 21, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 20, 2021 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incor

October 4, 2021 EX-99

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Portfolio Manager Update for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Portfolio Manager Update for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund WHEATON, IL ? (BUSINESS WIRE) ? October 4, 2021 ? First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that MacKay Shields LLC ("MacKay"), investment sub-advisor for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NYSE: FSD) (the "Fund"), will release an up

October 4, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 4, 2021 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorp

September 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD)

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) Portfolio of Investments July 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Value Description Stated Coupon Stated Maturity Value CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES – 99.

March 30, 2021 PX14A6G

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NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION AMENDMENT NO. 3 Name of the registrant: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Name of person relying on exemption: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. Address of person relying on exemption: c/o 1117 E Putnam Ave. Riverside CT 06878 Written Material: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. press release dated January 13, 2021 (disseminated on or about January 28, 2021)

March 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD)

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) Portfolio of Investments January 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Value Description Stated Coupon Stated Maturity Value CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES – 97.

March 19, 2021 PX14A6G

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PX14A6G 1 dlpp20210319px14a6g.htm NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION AMENDMENT NO. 2 Name of the registrant: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Name of person relying on exemption: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. Address of person relying on exemption: c/o 1117 E Putnam Ave. Riverside CT 06878 Written Material: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. press release dated January 13, 2021 (dissemina

March 16, 2021 DEFA14A

- PRESENTATION PDF

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March 16, 2021 DEFA14A

- ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2021 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 4, 2021 PX14A6G

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NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION AMENDMENT NO. 1 Name of the registrant: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Name of person relying on exemption: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. Address of person relying on exemption: c/o 1117 E Putnam Ave. Riverside CT 06878 Written Material: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. press release dated January 13, 2021 (disseminated on or about January 28, 2021)(

February 12, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, 0.01 par value (Title of Class

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, 0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designa

January 29, 2021 PX14A6G

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PX14A6G 1 dlpp20210128px14a6g.htm PX14A6G NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Name of the registrant: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Name of person relying on exemption: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. Address of person relying on exemption: c/o 1117 E Putnam Ave. Riverside CT 06878 Written Material: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. press release dated January 13, 2021 (disseminated on o

October 20, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits - CURRENT REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2020 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or other jurisdiction (Commis

October 20, 2020 EX-99

By-Laws of Each Trust Listed on Schedule A Hereto (each, a “Trust”) Article I

EX-99 2 exhibit3-1.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS As Amended and Restated on October 19, 2020 By-Laws of Each Trust Listed on Schedule A Hereto (each, a “Trust”) Article I Definitions Any capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings given them in the Declaration of Trust of the Trust as the same may be in effect from time to time. Article II Offices and Declaration of

October 9, 2020 CORRESP

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111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-4080 T 312.845.3000 F 312.701.2361 www.chapman.com October 9, 2020 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Filings for First Trust Funds listed in Exhibit A attached hereto Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter responds to comments, provided by Ken Ellington and Christina DiAn

September 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD)

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) Portfolio of Investments July 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Value Description Stated Coupon Stated Maturity Value CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES – 93.

July 21, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) July 21, 2020 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorpor

July 21, 2020 EX-99

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Portfolio Manager Update for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Portfolio Manager Update for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund WHEATON, IL — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 21, 2020 — First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that MacKay Shields LLC (“MacKay”), investment sub-advisor for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NYSE: FSD) (the “Fund”), will release an upda

May 29, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 28, 2020 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22442 27-3072807 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

May 29, 2020 EX-99

By-Laws of Each Trust Listed on Schedule A Hereto (each, a “Trust”) Article I

EX-99 2 exhibit3-1.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS As Amended and Restated on May 28, 2020 By-Laws of Each Trust Listed on Schedule A Hereto (each, a “Trust”) Article I Definitions Any capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the respective meanings given them in the Declaration of Trust of the Trust as the same may be in effect from time to time. Article II Offices Section 1. Principal Of

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD)

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) Portfolio of Investments January 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Value Description Stated Coupon Stated Maturity Value CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES – 91.

March 3, 2020 PX14A6G

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund PX14A6G - -

NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION AMENDMENT NO. 2 Name of the registrant: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Name of person relying on exemption: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. Address of person relying on exemption: c/o 1117 E Putnam Ave. Riverside CT 06878 Written Material: Letter to all FSD shareholders from Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. (previously filed) Dolphin Limited Partnershi

February 20, 2020 PX14A6G

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund PX14A6G - - PX14A6G

NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION AMENDMENT NO. 1 Name of the registrant: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Name of person relying on exemption: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. Address of person relying on exemption: c/o 1117 E Putnam Ave. Riverside CT 06878 Written Material: Letter to all FSD shareholders from Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. (previously filed) Dolphin Limited Partnershi

February 19, 2020 PX14A6G

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund PX14A6G - - PX14A6G

NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Name of the registrant: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Name of person relying on exemption: Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.

February 14, 2020 SC 13G/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.1)* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designa

September 27, 2019 NPORT-EX

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 FirstTrustHighIncLongShort.htm First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) Portfolio of Investments July 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Value Description Stated Coupon Stated Maturity Value CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES – 93.9% Automotive – 1.9% $3,050,000 Adient US LLC (a) 7.00% 05/15/26 $3,103,375 1,525,000 Dana, Inc. (b) 5.50% 12/15/24 1,540,250 2,080,000 Gates Global LLC/Gates Global

March 26, 2019 N-Q

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 fsdnq.htm QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22442 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton

March 26, 2019 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, James M.

January 7, 2019 SC 13G

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 sched13g.htm FORM SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)* FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, 0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) December 28, 2018 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check

September 27, 2018 N-Q

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 fsdnq.htm QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22442 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton

September 27, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, James M.

June 25, 2018 EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

June 25, 2018

EX-99.12 TAX OPINION 2 mefexhibit12.htm OPINION AND CONSENT OF CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603 T 312.845.3431 [email protected] June 25, 2018 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund 120 East Liberty Street Wheaton, IL 60187 Re: Federal Income Tax Consequences of Merger of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of First T

June 25, 2018 N-14MEF

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL SHARES

N-14MEF 1 fsdn14mef.htm REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL SHARES As filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25, 2018 Registration No. 333-223803 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ ] Pre-Effective Amendment No. [X] Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LO

May 8, 2018 EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

[Form of Opinion] [_____] [_____], 2018

EX-99.12 TAX OPINION 2 exhibit12.htm FORM OF OPINION AND CONSENT OF CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603 T 312.845.3431 [email protected] [Form of Opinion] [] [], 2018 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund 120 East Liberty Street Wheaton, IL 60187 Re: Federal Income Tax Consequences of Merger of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II with and into a wholly-owned

May 8, 2018 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Power of Attorney

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Power of Attorney Know All Men By These Presents, that the undersigned, a trustee of the above-referenced organizations, hereby constitutes and appoints James A.

May 8, 2018 N-14 8C/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund AMENDED REGISTRATION STATEMENT

N-14 8C/A 1 n14adoc.htm AMENDED REGISTRATION STATEMENT As filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2018 Registration No. 333-223803 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X] Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 [ ] Post-Effective Amendment No. FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SH

May 8, 2018 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use in this this Pre-Effective Amendment No.

May 8, 2018 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use in this Pre-Effective Amendment No.

March 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, James M.

March 29, 2018 N-Q

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-22442 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

March 20, 2018 N-14 8C

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund INITIAL REGISTRATION STATEMENT

As filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2018 Registration No.

March 20, 2018 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated December 20, 2017, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, appearing in the Statement of Additional Information, which is part of such Registration Statement, and to the references to us under the headings “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (“Auditor”)” in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Experts” and “Financial Statements” in the Statement of Additional Information, which are part of such Registration Statement.

March 20, 2018 EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

[Form of Opinion] [__________], 2018

EX-99.12 TAX OPINION 3 exhibit12.htm FORM OF OPINION AND CONSENT OF CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603 T 312.845.3431 [email protected] [Form of Opinion] [], 2018 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund 120 East Liberty Street Wheaton, IL 60187 Re: Federal Income Tax Consequences of Merger of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II with and into a wholly-owned sub

March 20, 2018 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated December 20, 2017, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund, appearing in the Statement of Additional Information, which is part of such Registration Statement, and to the references to us under the headings “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (“Auditor”)” in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Experts” and “Financial Statements” in the Statement of Additional Information, which are part of such Registration Statement.

March 20, 2018 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Power of Attorney

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Power of Attorney Know All Men By These Presents, that the undersigned, a trustee of the above-referenced organizations, hereby constitutes and appoints James A.

March 20, 2018 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

March 19, 2018

EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL 2 exhibit11.htm OPINION AND CONSENT OF MORGAN, LEWIS AND BOCKIUS LLP Morgan, Lewis & Bockius llp One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110-1726 +1.617.341.7700 United States +1.617.341.7701 March 19, 2018 First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund 120 E. Liberty Street Wheaton, Illinois 60187 RE: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Mas

February 12, 2018 SC 13G/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P. - Schedule 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date

July 25, 2017 SC 13G/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P. Form SC 13G/A- Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) July 19, 2017 (Date of Event

June 14, 2017 EX-99.A1II

EX-99.A1II

Exhibit (a)(1)(ii)

June 14, 2017 EX-99.A1VI

Instructions for Withdrawal Previously Tendered Common Shares of Beneficial Interest First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund

EX-99.A1VI 7 exhibita1vi.htm NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL Exhibit (a)(1)(vi) Instructions for Withdrawal of Previously Tendered Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund If you tendered to First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), in connection with the offer by the Fund to purchase for cash up to 15% of its outstanding comm

June 14, 2017 SC TO-I

First Trust High Income Long ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 14, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

June 14, 2017 EX-99.A1I

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund 120 E. Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, Illinois 60187

Exhibit (a)(1)(i) First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund 120 E. Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Dear Shareholder: In January 2017, the Board of Trustees of the First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (the ?Fund?) approved a tender offer for the Fund?s common shares of beneficial interest (?Shares?). The Fund is commencing an offer to purchase up to 15% of its issued and outstandi

June 14, 2017 EX-99.A5II

FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF TENDER OFFER

Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF TENDER OFFER WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) ? June 14, 2017 - First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NYSE: FSD) (the ?Fund?) today commenced a tender offer.

June 14, 2017 EX-99.A1IV

OFFER BY FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 15% OF ITS COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON JULY 13, 2017 (?EX

Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) OFFER BY FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 15% OF ITS COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

June 14, 2017 EX-99.A1III

OFFER BY FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 15% OF ITS COMMON SHARES FOR 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M. NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON JULY 13, 2017 (?EXPIRATION DATE?), UNLESS

Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) OFFER BY FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 15% OF ITS COMMON SHARES FOR 98% OF NET ASSET VALUE THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.

June 14, 2017 EX-99.A1V

NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND

Exhibit (a)(1)(v) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND This form, or one substantially equivalent hereto, must be used to accept the Offer (as defined below) if shareholders? certificates for common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

May 2, 2017 SC 13G/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P. - Form SC 13G/A- Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) May 1, 2017 (Date of Event

January 23, 2017 SC 13D/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 p17-0238sc13da.htm FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexingto

December 15, 2016 SC 13D/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Form SC 13D/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.

November 14, 2016 SC 13D/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Form SC 13D/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.

November 14, 2016 EX-2

Proposal, dated November 11, 2016, from Saba Capital to the Issuer.

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Exhibit 2 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com November 11, 2016 VIA EMAIL and FEDERAL EXPRESS The Board of Trustees First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund C/O: Mr. W. Scott Jardine General Counsel 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 Re: First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (the “Fund”) Dear Mr. Jardine: Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba”) represents ce

October 26, 2016 SC 13G/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P. Form SC 13G/A- Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) October 24, 2016 (Date of Ev

October 24, 2016 SC 13D/A

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13D/A Activist Investment

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund: SC 13D/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Managemen

September 8, 2016 SC 13D

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. Activist Investment

SC 13D 1 p16-1804sc13d.htm SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. [])* First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th

July 7, 2016 SC 13G

FSD / First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P. - Schedule 13G - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 33738E109 (CUSIP Number) June 29, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of th

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