First Trust

First Trust is an investment management company that offers a range of financial products, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other innovative investment solutions. The firm focuses on designing and managing investment strategies to help investors access diverse market opportunities.

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First Trust Lobbying Profile Highlights Corporate Political Influence

OpenSecrets data reveals that First Trust Portfolios has engaged in lobbying activities over multiple decades, raising concerns about its potential role in influencing democratic processes and indirectly supporting authoritarian dynamics.

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Companies in this segment facilitate authoritarian practices while claiming neutrality. They provide resources or support that indirectly bolster oppressive regimes, thereby undermining democratic accountability without overtly endorsing the regime.

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First Trust Lobbying Profile Highlights Corporate Political Influence
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OpenSecrets data reveals that First Trust Portfolios has engaged in lobbying activities over multiple decades, raising concerns about its potential role in influencing democratic processes and indirectly supporting authoritarian dynamics.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 27

According to the OpenSecrets lobbying profile, First Trust Portfolios has maintained a record of lobbying since 1998. Although it has not reported lobbying on specific bills in 2024, the sustained engagement in lobbying activities reflects a broader pattern of corporate political influence. From an anti-fascist perspective, such continuous involvement can undermine democratic accountability and contribute to the consolidation of power that benefits authoritarian interests.

First Trust Portfolios Profile: Lobbying • OpenSecrets