First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF Average Annual Total Returns |
12 Months Ended | 59 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | 100 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|
| S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)[Member] | |||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 25.02% | 14.32% | 14.53% | 14.63% | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF | |||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 12.60% | 7.71% | 9.39% | ||
| Performance Inception Date | Aug. 24, 2016 | ||||
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF | After Taxes on Distributions | |||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 12.07% | 7.04% | 8.74% | ||
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales | |||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | |||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 7.45% | 5.73% | 7.27% |