FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - SEC申報文件,年度報告,委任書

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November 21, 2018 N-8F ORDR

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II N-8F ORDR

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October 29, 2018 N-8F NTC

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II N-8F NTC

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October 9, 2018 N-8F/A

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II AMENDED APPLICATION FOR DEREGISTRATION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8F/A APPLICATION FOR DEREGISTRATION OF CERTAIN REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES I. GENERAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION 1. Reason fund is applying to deregister (check only one; for descriptions, see Instruction I above): [X] MERGER [ ] LIQUIDATION [ ] ABANDONMENT OF REGISTRATION (Note: Abandonments of Registration answer onl

August 16, 2018 N-8F

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II APPLICATION FOR DEREGISTRATION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8F APPLICATION FOR DEREGISTRATION OF CERTAIN REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES I. GENERAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION 1. Reason fund is applying to deregister (check only one; for descriptions, see Instruction I above): [X] MERGER [ ] LIQUIDATION [ ] ABANDONMENT OF REGISTRATION (Note: Abandonments of Registration answer only

July 9, 2018 SC 13G/A

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.2)* FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 - (CUSIP Number) June 29, 2018 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p

June 25, 2018 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 July 6, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

June 25, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

- - 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 25, 2018 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Comm

June 25, 2018 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

EX-99.1 2 pressrelease.txt PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. FIRST TRUST ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II'S MERGER INTO FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - June 25, 2018 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that the merger of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY), a close

June 13, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 fhy8k.txt 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) June 13, 2018 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (St

June 13, 2018 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ANNOUNCES EXPECTED EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II'S MERGER INTO FIRST TRUST HIGH INCOME LONG/SHORT FUND Wheaton, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - June 13, 2018 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, the merger of First Trust Strategi

May 31, 2018 DEFA14A

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION MATERIALS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2018. =============================================================================== SCHEDULE 14A 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 registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the registrant [ ]

March 29, 2018 N-Q

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 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 811-21842 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zi

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 12, 2018 DEF 14A

MFD / Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Div & Income Fund DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2018. =============================================================================== U.S. 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. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ]

February 12, 2018 SC 13G/A

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.1)* FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 - (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2017 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the ru

October 10, 2017 SC 13G/A

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 sched13ga.htm FORM 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 STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 (CUSIP Number) October 5, 2017 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appr

October 4, 2017 EX-99.A5IV

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER

Exhibit (a)(5)(iv) PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) ? October 4, 2017 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) (the ?Fund?) today announced the final results of the tender offer it conducted.

October 4, 2017 SC TO-I/A

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 4, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT (PURSUANT TO SECTION 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 4, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

September 29, 2017 EX-99.A5III

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER

Exhibit (a)(5)(iii) PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) ? September 28, 2017 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) (the ?Fund?) today announced the preliminary results of the tender offer it conducted.

September 29, 2017 SC TO-I/A

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT (PURSUANT TO SECTION 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

September 28, 2017 N-Q

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Ii - 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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

September 28, 2017 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James M.

August 29, 2017 SC TO-I

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 29, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT (PURSUANT TO SECTION 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 29, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

August 29, 2017 EX-99.A1III

OFFER BY FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 (“EXPIRATION DATE”),

Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) OFFER BY FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II 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.

August 29, 2017 EX-99.A1IV

OFFER BY FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 20

Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) OFFER BY FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II 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.

August 29, 2017 EX-99.A1VI

Instructions for Withdrawal Previously Tendered Common Shares of Beneficial Interest First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II

Exhibit (a)(1)(vi) Instructions for Withdrawal of Previously Tendered Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II If you tendered to First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the ?Fund?), in connection with the offer by the Fund to purchase for cash up to 15% of its outstanding common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

August 29, 2017 EX-99.A1I

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 120 E. Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, Illinois 60187

Exhibit (a)(1)(i) First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 120 E. Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Dear Shareholder: In August 2017, the Board of Trustees of the First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (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 outsta

August 29, 2017 EX-99.A5II

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF TENDER OFFER

Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF TENDER OFFER WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) – August 29, 2017 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) (the “Fund”) today commenced a tender offer.

August 29, 2017 EX-99.A1V

NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II

EX-99.A1V 6 exhibita1v.htm NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY Exhibit (a)(1)(v) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II 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 $0.01 per shar

August 29, 2017 EX-99.A1II

EX-99.A1II

Exhibit (a)(1)(ii)

August 17, 2017 SC 13D/A

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D'Angelo (

August 17, 2017 EX-99

EX-99

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR TENDER OFFER WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - August 17, 2017 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) (the "Fund") announced today that the Fund's Board of Trustees has approved the commencement (subject to certain conditions) prior to or during the week of August 28, 2017, of a cash tender offer for up to 15% of the Fund's outstanding common shares of beneficial interest at a price per share equal to 98% of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share.

August 17, 2017 SC TO-C

SC TO-C

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 17, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

June 27, 2017 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SHAREHOLDERS The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Annual Meeting") on April 24, 2017.

June 21, 2017 SC 13D

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13D Activist Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P. Form SC 13D- Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. [])* First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexi

March 28, 2017 N-Q

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Ii - 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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

March 28, 2017 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James M.

March 17, 2017 CORRESP

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II ESP

First Trust Series Funds First Trust Closed End Funds First Trust Exchange-Traded Funds March 17, 2017 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

March 9, 2017 DEF 14A

First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2017. =============================================================================== U.S. 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. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ]

February 13, 2017 SC 13G/A

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II: 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 Strategic High Income Fund II (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2016 (Date of Event which Requi

February 13, 2017 SC 13G

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / MORGAN STANLEY - MSSB 13G NO 386 Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)* FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rul

December 13, 2016 SC 13G

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G Passive Investment

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II: SC 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 Strategic High Income Fund II (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 (CUSIP Number) December 12, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Fi

October 3, 2016 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER CONFERENCE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - October 3, 2016 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc.

October 3, 2016 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 3, 2016 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Co

September 28, 2016 N-Q

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Ii - 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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

September 28, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James M.

June 27, 2016 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SHAREHOLDERS The Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Common Shares of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund, First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund, First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund, First Trust Mortgage Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund

March 30, 2016 N-Q

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

March 30, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James M.

March 9, 2016 DEF 14A

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2016. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regis

February 2, 2016 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER CONFERENCE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - February 2, 2016 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc

February 2, 2016 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) February 2, 2016 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (C

September 29, 2015 N-Q

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Ii - 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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

September 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Mark R.

July 15, 2015 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 15, 2015 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Comm

July 15, 2015 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

EX-99.1 2 pressrelease.txt PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER CONFERENCE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - July 15, 2015 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with

June 25, 2015 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

The Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Common Shares of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund, First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund, First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund, First Trust Mortgage Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity F

March 20, 2015 N-Q

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Ii - 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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

March 20, 2015 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Mark R.

March 9, 2015 DEF 14A

DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2015. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regis

January 20, 2015 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) January 20, 2015 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (C

January 20, 2015 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER CONFERENCE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - January 20, 2015 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc

September 29, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Mark R.

September 29, 2014 N-Q

First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Ii - 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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

July 21, 2014 CORRESP

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II CORRESP - -

First Trust Closed-End Funds First Trust Series Fund July 21, 2014 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

July 9, 2014 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 9, 2014 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commi

July 9, 2014 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER CONFERENCE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - July 9, 2014 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc. ("

June 27, 2014 EX-99.77E LEGAL

EX-99.77E LEGAL

The Fund has entered into a settlement of the previously-reported class action lawsuit filed by Lehman Brothers Special Finance, Inc. in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Class Litigation"). The settlement fully disposes of all outstanding claims asserted against the Fund and the Fund is no longer a party to the Class Litigation.

June 27, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

The Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Common Shares of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund, First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund, First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund, First Trust Mortgage Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund, First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund, First Trust Dividend and Income Fund, First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund and First Trust Energy Infrastructure Fund, was held on April 23, 2014 (the "Annual Meeting").

March 20, 2014 N-Q

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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

March 20, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Mark R.

March 12, 2014 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2014. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regi

February 13, 2014 SC 13G/A

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT 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 Strategic High Income Fund II (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu

January 8, 2014 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER CONFERENCE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - January 8, 2014 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc.

January 8, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, 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) January 8, 2014 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Co

September 25, 2013 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Mark R.

September 25, 2013 N-Q

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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

July 15, 2013 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 15, 2013 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Comm

July 15, 2013 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER UPDATE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - July 15, 2013 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc. ("Bro

March 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Mark R.

March 28, 2013 N-Q

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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

March 19, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2013. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regi

February 14, 2013 SC 13G

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 337353304 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this

February 7, 2013 SC 13G

FHY / First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 aam-sc13gFHY-0001329388.txt SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )* First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 337353304 - (CUSIP NUMBER) December 31, 2012 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEM

January 31, 2013 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER UPDATE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - January 31, 2013 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc. ("

January 31, 2013 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) January 31, 2013 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (C

September 25, 2012 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Mark R.

September 25, 2012 N-Q

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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

July 9, 2012 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER UPDATE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - June 27, 2012 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc. ("Bro

July 9, 2012 8-K/A

Regulation FD Disclosure, 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) July 9, 2012 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commi

July 6, 2012 LETTER

LETTER

April 19, 2012 By Facsimile to 312.516.1981 Eric F. Fess, Esq. Chapman and Cutler LLP 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Re: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (the “Fund”) File Nos. 811-21842, 333-180240 Dear Mr. Fess: We have reviewed the registration statement on Form N-2 filed March 20, 2012, with the Commission on behalf of the Fund with respect to an offering of common sha

June 28, 2012 EX-99.77E LEGAL

EX-99.77E LEGAL

Lehman Brothers Special Finance, Inc. ("LBSF") is maintaining a certain class action in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Class Litigation"), seeking to recover funds that it alleges were inappropriately distributed to counter-parties upon the termination of credit swap agreements based on Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy. The Class Litigation was filed Sept

June 28, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

The Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Common Shares of First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund, First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund, First Trust Mortgage Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund, First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund, First Trust Active Dividend Income Fund and First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund was held on Monday, April 18, 2012 (the "Annual Meeting").

June 27, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, 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) June 27, 2012 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Comm

June 27, 2012 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER UPDATE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - June 27, 2012 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc. ("Bro

June 21, 2012 EX-99.2L OPIN COUNSL

EX-99.2L OPIN COUNSL

CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 June 8, 2012 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 120 E.

June 21, 2012 EX-99.2N OTH CONSENT

EX-99.2N OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement No.

June 21, 2012 EX-99.2H DISTR CONTR

EX-99.2H DISTR CONTR

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II UP TO ONE MILLION COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST CAPITAL ON DEMAND(TM) SALES AGREEMENT June 8, 2012 JONESTRADING INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC 780 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017 Ladies and Gentlemen: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the "FUND"), First Trust Advisors L.

June 21, 2012 POS EX

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 8, 2012 ================================================================================ 1933 Act File No.

June 21, 2012 EX-99.2L OPIN COUNSL

EX-99.2L OPIN COUNSL

June 8, 2012 Chapman and Cutler LLP 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 RE: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Massachusetts counsel to First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Fund"), in connection with the Fund's Post-Effective Amendment No.

June 8, 2012 EX-99.2L OPIN COUNSL

EX-99.2L OPIN COUNSL

CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 June 8, 2012 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 120 E.

June 8, 2012 EX-99.2N OTH CONSENT

EX-99.2N OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement No.

June 8, 2012 EX-99.2H DISTR CONTR

EX-99.2H DISTR CONTR

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II UP TO ONE MILLION COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST CAPITAL ON DEMAND(TM) SALES AGREEMENT June 8, 2012 JONESTRADING INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC 780 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017 Ladies and Gentlemen: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the "FUND"), First Trust Advisors L.

June 8, 2012 EX-99.2L OPIN COUNSL

EX-99.2L OPIN COUNSL

June 8, 2012 Chapman and Cutler LLP 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 RE: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Massachusetts counsel to First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Fund"), in connection with the Fund's Post-Effective Amendment No.

June 8, 2012 POS EX

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 8, 2012 ================================================================================ 1933 Act File No.

May 30, 2012 CORRESP

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CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 May 30, 2012 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE FILING Karen Rossotto, Esq.

May 15, 2012 CORRESP

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CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 May 15, 2012 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE FILING Karen Rossotto, Esq.

March 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, Mark R.

March 27, 2012 N-Q

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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

March 16, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2012. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regi

October 6, 2011 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 6, 2011 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Co

October 6, 2011 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER UPDATE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - October 6, 2011 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) intends to host a conference call with Brookfield Investment Management, Inc. ("B

October 3, 2011 425

PRESS RELEASE

Filed By First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 Subject Company: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Commission File No.

October 3, 2011 425

PRESS RELEASE

Filed By First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 Subject Company: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Commission File No.

September 22, 2011 N-Q

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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

September 22, 2011 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

August 9, 2011 425

PRESS RELEASE

Filed By First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, Subject Company: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Commission File No.

August 9, 2011 425

PRESS RELEASE

Filed By First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, Subject Company: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Commission File No.

June 29, 2011 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

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

June 29, 2011 EX-99.17

EX-99.17

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II Proxy Card for Joint Special Meetings of Shareholders - August 8, 2011 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The undersigned holder of Common Shares of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (the "Fund"), a Massachusetts business trust, hereby appoints W.

June 29, 2011 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 June 29, 2011 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 Re: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Acquiring Fund"), in connection with the Fund's Registration Statement on Form N-14 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on or about the date hereof (the "Registration Statement"), with respect to the Acquiring Fund's common shares of beneficial interest, $0.

June 29, 2011 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

June 29, 2011 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Massachusetts counsel to First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust"), in connection with the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-14 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about June 29, 2011 (the "Registration Statement"), with respect to the Trust's common shares of beneficial interest, $0.

June 29, 2011 N-14 8C/A

PRE-EFFECTIVE ADMENDMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29, 2011 Securities Act File No.

June 29, 2011 EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 [Form of Tax Opinion] [ ], 2011 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, Illinois 60187 [First Trust Strategic High Income Fund] // [First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III] 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Re: Federal Income Tax Consequences of Reorganizati

June 28, 2011 EX-99.77E LEGAL

EX-99.77E LEGAL

Two class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of purchasers of shares of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II and First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III.

June 28, 2011 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

The Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Common Shares of Energy Income and Growth Fund, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund, First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund, First Trust/FIDAC Mortgage Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III, First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund, First Trust Active Dividend Income Fund and First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund was held on April 18, 2011.

June 28, 2011 CORRESP

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CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 June 28, 2011 Houghton R.

May 16, 2011 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, a trustee of the above-referenced organization, hereby constitutes and appoints W.

May 16, 2011 EX-99.2 BYLAWS

EX-99.2 BYLAWS

As amended and restated on June 16, 2010 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.

May 16, 2011 N-14 8C

INITIAL REGISTRATION STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2011 Securities Act File No.

April 19, 2011 425

PRESS RELEASE

Filed By First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, And deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Commission File No.

April 19, 2011 425

PRESS RELEASE

Filed By First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, And deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund Commission File No.

March 28, 2011 N-Q

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 811-21842 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 - (Address of principal executive office

March 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

March 25, 2011 DEF 14A

DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2011. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regi

January 14, 2011 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) January 13, 2011 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdictio

January 14, 2011 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER UPDATE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND, FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II AND FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND III WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - January 13, 2011 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund (NYSE: F

October 19, 2010 CORRESP

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CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 October 19, 2010 Via EDGAR Correspondence - Mr.

October 19, 2010 DEF 14A

DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 19, 2010. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the re

September 23, 2010 PRE 14A

- PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 23, 2010. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the

September 23, 2010 N-Q

FORM N-Q

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 811-21842 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zi

September 23, 2010 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

September 23, 2010 COVER

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CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 September 23, 2010 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

July 15, 2010 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 6, 2010 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 86-1157779 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commi

July 15, 2010 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Advisors L.P. FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER UPDATE CALL FOR FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND, FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II AND FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND III WHEATON, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - July 6, 2010 - First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that First Trust Strategic High Income Fund (NYSE: FHY);

June 25, 2010 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

77Q - Advisory Agreement The Board of Trustees of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund ("FHI"), First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II ("FHY") and First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III ("FHO") (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"), including a majority of the Independent Trustees, approved an Interim Sub-Advisory Agreement and a New Sub-Advisory Agreement (collectively, the "Agreements") among each Fund, First Trust Advisors L.

June 25, 2010 EX-99.77E LEGAL

EX-99.77E LEGAL

77 E - Legal Proceedings Two class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of purchasers of shares of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II and First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III.

June 25, 2010 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

Exhibit for 77C Submission of Matters to a Vote of Shreaholders The Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Common Shares of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund, Energy Income and Growth Fund, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund, First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund, First Trust/FIDAC Mortgage Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III, First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund and First Trust Active Dividend Income Fund was held on April 14, 2010.

March 29, 2010 N-Q

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC2 0110

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 811-21842 First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zi

March 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

EXHIBIT 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A. Bowen, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements

March 22, 2010 DEF 14A

DEFINITIVE PROXY MATERIALS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2010. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regi

September 29, 2009 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

September 29, 2009 N-Q

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC2 NQ 0709

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 811-21842 FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 WHEATON, IL 60187 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zi

September 18, 2009 DEFA14A

ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITATION MATERIAL

[LOGO OMITTED] FIRST TRUST 120 Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187 September 21, 2008 Re: FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II Dear Valued Shareholder: We need your help.

August 27, 2009 DEF 14A

PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 2009. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the reg

August 26, 2009 CORRESP

CORRESP

CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 August 26, 2009 Via EDGAR Correspondence Mr.

July 24, 2009 PRE 14A

PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 24, 2009. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regis

July 24, 2009 COVER

COVER

CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP 111 WEST MONROE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 July 24, 2009 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

June 29, 2009 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

Exhibit 77 C - Matters submitted to a vote of security holders The Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Common Shares of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund, Energy Income and Growth Fund, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund, First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund, First Trust/FIDAC Mortgage Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, First Trust Tax-Advantaged Preferred Income Fund, First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund and First Trust Active Dividend Income Fund was held on April 16, 2009.

June 29, 2009 EX-99.77E LEGAL

EX-99.77E LEGAL

Exhibit 77 E - Legal Proceedings Two class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of purchasers of shares of First Trust Strategic High Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II and First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III.

April 1, 2009 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

April 1, 2009 N-Q

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC2 NQ 0109

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 811-21842 FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 Wheaton, IL 60187 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zi

March 25, 2009 DEF 14A

DEFINITIVE PROXY MATERIALS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2009. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regi

September 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

September 29, 2008 N-Q

FT HIGH INCOME FUND II 07/08

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 811-21842 FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300 LISLE, IL 60532 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip c

September 18, 2008 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 17, 2008 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II - - (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21842 - - (State or Other Jurisdiction (Comm

September 18, 2008 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II and First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III First Trust Strategic High Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II and First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III adopt changes to their Temporary Defensive Policy LISLE, IL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - September 17, 2008 - First Trust Strategic High Income Fund (NYSE: FHI), First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II (NYSE: FHY) and First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III (NYSE: FHO) (collectively, the "Funds" and each a "Fund") today announced that their Boards of Trustees have approved a change in the Funds' temporary defensive policy.

June 27, 2008 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

Exhibit 77 C for 4/30/2008 N-SAR: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Shareholders First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II The Joint Annual Meetings of Shareholders of the Common Shares of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund, Energy Income and Growth Fund, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund, First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund, First T

March 26, 2008 N-Q

FT STRATEGIC II 1/08

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 811-21842 - FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300 LISLE, IL 60532 - (Address of principal executive offices)

March 26, 2008 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

March 21, 2008 DEF 14A

DEFINITIVE PROXY MATERIALS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2008. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regi

September 26, 2007 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

September 26, 2007 N-Q

FT STRATEGIC 2 NQ 0707

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 811-21842 FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300 LISLE, IL 60532 - (Address of principal executive offices) (Z

June 26, 2007 EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES

Exhibit 77 C for 4/30/2007 N-SAR: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Shareholders First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II The Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Common Shares of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund, Energy Income and Growth Fund, First Trust/Fiduciary Asset Management Covered Call Fund, First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund, First Trust/FIDAC Mortgage Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund, First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, First Trust Tax- Advantaged Preferred Income Fund and First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund was held on April 16, 2007.

April 18, 2007 DEFA14A

ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITATION MATERIAL

[LOGO OMITTED] FIRST TRUST IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ADVISORS L.P. YOUR INVESTMENT First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II 1001 Warrenville Road Lisle, Illinois 60532 - - April 16, 2007 Dear Shareholder: The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II scheduled for April 16, 2007 has been adjourned until April 30, 2007 in order to provide shareholders with ad

March 28, 2007 N-Q

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME 2 NQ 0107

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 811-21842 - FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II - - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300 LISLE, IL 60532 - - (Address of principal executive offic

March 28, 2007 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

March 16, 2007 DEF 14A

DEFINITIVE PROXY MATERIALS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2007. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regi

March 2, 2007 PRE 14A

PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2007. =============================================================================== 1933 Act File No. 333-131194 1940 Act File No. 811-21842 U.S. 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. ) Filed by the regis

September 28, 2006 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30A-2(A) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT I, James A.

September 28, 2006 N-Q

FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC INCOME II NQ

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 811-21842 - FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300 LISLE, IL 60532 - (Address of principal executive offices)

June 29, 2006 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

As amended and restated on June 12, 2006 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 29, 2006 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made as of this 28th day of March, 2006 by and among First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Fund"), First Trust Advisors L.

June 29, 2006 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT made this 28th day of March, 2006, by and between FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Fund"), and FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.

March 28, 2006 N-2MEF

REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL SHARES

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2006 ================================================================================ 1933 Act File No.

March 2, 2006 8-A12B

REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II - - (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) MASSACHUSETTS 86-1157779 - - - (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1001 Wa

January 20, 2006 N-8A

NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(A) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and in connection with such notific

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