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First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small Mid ETF Average Annual Total Returns
12 Months Ended 57 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
S&P 1000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)[Member]      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent   12.34% 19.24%
Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)[Member]      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent   23.81% 19.87%
First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent   13.34% 13.24%
Performance Inception Date Apr. 06, 2020    
First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF | After Taxes on Distributions      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent   12.68% 12.67%
First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent   7.89% 10.30%