Average Annual Total Returns |
12 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | 65 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)[Member] | ||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | ||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 18.56% | 15.32% | 17.66% | |
| Russell 1000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)[Member] | ||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | ||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 17.37% | 13.59% | 15.90% | |
| First Trust Active Factor Large Cap Growth ETF | ||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | ||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 17.13% | 8.10% | 11.28% | |
| Performance Inception Date | Jul. 21, 2020 | |||
| First Trust Active Factor Large Cap Growth ETF | After Taxes on Distributions | ||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | ||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 17.13% | 8.10% | 11.26% | |
| First Trust Active Factor Large Cap Growth ETF | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales | ||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | ||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 10.14% | 6.39% | 9.02% |