v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name FlexShares Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0001491978
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026
C000212719  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name US QUALITY LOW VOLATILITY INDEX
Trading Symbol QLV
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund
$4
0.08%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.08%
AssetsNet $ 169,594,931
Holdings Count | Holding 118
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$169,594,931
Number of Portfolio Holdings
118
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23%
C000212720  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US QUALITY LOW VOLATILITY INDEX
Trading Symbol QLVD
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund
$6
0.12%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12%
AssetsNet $ 53,245,173
Holdings Count | Holding 188
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$53,245,173
Number of Portfolio Holdings
188
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23%
C000212721  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name EMERGING MARKETS QUALITY LOW VOLATILITY INDEX
Trading Symbol QLVE
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility Index Fund
$10
0.18%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18%
AssetsNet $ 15,948,107
Holdings Count | Holding 155
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 24.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$15,948,107
Number of Portfolio Holdings
155
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24%
C000102368  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MORNINGSTAR US MARKET FACTOR TILT INDEX
Trading Symbol TILT
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
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(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Morningstar US Market Factor Tilt Index Fund
$13
0.25%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25%
AssetsNet $ 2,113,735,443
Holdings Count | Holding 1,966
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$2,113,735,443
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,966
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
C000102369  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MORNINGSTAR DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US FACTOR TILT INDEX
Trading Symbol TLTD
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Factor Tilt Index Fund
$21
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 633,604,041
Holdings Count | Holding 2,354
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 10.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$633,604,041
Number of Portfolio Holdings
2,354
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10%
C000102370  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MORNINGSTAR EMERGING MARKETS FACTOR TILT INDEX
Trading Symbol TLTE
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index Fund
$31
0.57%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.57%
AssetsNet $ 347,037,066
Holdings Count | Holding 3,068
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$347,037,066
Number of Portfolio Holdings
3,068
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
C000159758  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name US QUALITY LARGE CAP INDEX
Trading Symbol QLC
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
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(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® US Quality Large Cap Index Fund
$13
0.25%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25%
AssetsNet $ 902,725,215
Holdings Count | Holding 178
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 10.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$902,725,215
Number of Portfolio Holdings
178
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10%
C000171075  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name STOXX<sup style="inset: 1.5px 0px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; grid-area: auto; line-height: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; position: relative; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">®</sup> US ESG SELECT INDEX
Trading Symbol ESG
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® STOXX® US ESG Select Index Fund
$17
0.32%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.32%
AssetsNet $ 128,251,165
Holdings Count | Holding 253
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 17.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$128,251,165
Number of Portfolio Holdings
253
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17%
C000171076  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name STOXX<sup style="inset: 1.5px 0px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; grid-area: auto; line-height: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; position: relative; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">®</sup> GLOBAL ESG SELECT INDEX
Trading Symbol ESGG
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® STOXX® Global ESG Select Index Fund
$22
0.42%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.42%
AssetsNet $ 108,478,325
Holdings Count | Holding 707
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$108,478,325
Number of Portfolio Holdings
707
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19%
C000230177  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ESG & CLIMATE US LARGE CAP CORE INDEX
Trading Symbol FEUS
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® ESG & Climate US Large Cap Core Index Fund
$5
0.09%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 5
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.09%
AssetsNet $ 110,667,930
Holdings Count | Holding 171
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$110,667,930
Number of Portfolio Holdings
171
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19%
C000230178  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ESG & CLIMATE DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US CORE INDEX
Trading Symbol FEDM
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund
$6
0.12%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12%
AssetsNet $ 78,678,965
Holdings Count | Holding 236
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 11.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$78,678,965
Number of Portfolio Holdings
236
Portfolio Turnover Rate
11%
C000102371  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MORNINGSTAR GLOBAL UPSTREAM NATURAL RESOURCES INDEX
Trading Symbol GUNR
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund
$26
0.46%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46%
AssetsNet $ 7,493,670,646
Holdings Count | Holding 167
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$7,493,670,646
Number of Portfolio Holdings
167
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
C000130666  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name STOXX<sup style="inset: 1.5px 0px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; grid-area: auto; line-height: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; position: relative; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">®</sup> GLOBAL BROAD INFRASTRUCTURE INDEX
Trading Symbol NFRA
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® STOXX® Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund
$25
0.47%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.47%
AssetsNet $ 3,065,476,780
Holdings Count | Holding 198
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$3,065,476,780
Number of Portfolio Holdings
198
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
C000133169  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name GLOBAL QUALITY REAL ESTATE INDEX
Trading Symbol GQRE
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund
$24
0.45%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.45%
AssetsNet $ 386,208,767
Holdings Count | Holding 156
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 20.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$386,208,767
Number of Portfolio Holdings
156
Portfolio Turnover Rate
20%
C000119637  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name QUALITY DIVIDEND INDEX
Trading Symbol QDF
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Quality Dividend Index Fund
$19
0.37%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37%
AssetsNet $ 2,126,669,391
Holdings Count | Holding 144
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$2,126,669,391
Number of Portfolio Holdings
144
Portfolio Turnover Rate
13%
C000119639  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name QUALITY DIVIDEND DEFENSIVE INDEX
Trading Symbol QDEF
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund
$19
0.37%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37%
AssetsNet $ 530,297,082
Holdings Count | Holding 138
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 11.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$530,297,082
Number of Portfolio Holdings
138
Portfolio Turnover Rate
11%
C000119640  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name INTERNATIONAL QUALITY DIVIDEND INDEX
Trading Symbol IQDF
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® International Quality Dividend Index Fund
$25
0.47%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.47%
AssetsNet $ 1,097,265,554
Holdings Count | Holding 210
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 27.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,097,265,554
Number of Portfolio Holdings
210
Portfolio Turnover Rate
27%
C000119641  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name INTERNATIONAL QUALITY DIVIDEND DYNAMIC INDEX
Trading Symbol IQDY
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund
$26
0.47%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.47%
AssetsNet $ 101,546,015
Holdings Count | Holding 212
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$101,546,015
Number of Portfolio Holdings
212
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
C000102372  
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Fund Name IBOXX<sup style="inset: 1.5px 0px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; grid-area: auto; line-height: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; position: relative; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">®</sup> 3-YEAR TARGET DURATION TIPS INDEX
Trading Symbol TDTT
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® iBoxx® 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund
$9
0.18%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18%
AssetsNet $ 2,584,501,347
Holdings Count | Holding 22
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 39.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$2,584,501,347
Number of Portfolio Holdings
22
Portfolio Turnover Rate
39%
C000105758  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name IBOXX<sup style="inset: 1.5px 0px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; grid-area: auto; line-height: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; position: relative; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">®</sup> 5-YEAR TARGET DURATION TIPS INDEX
Trading Symbol TDTF
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® iBoxx® 5-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund
$9
0.18%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18%
AssetsNet $ 1,027,952,231
Holdings Count | Holding 16
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 52.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,027,952,231
Number of Portfolio Holdings
16
Portfolio Turnover Rate
52%
C000144481  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DISCIPLINED DURATION MBS INDEX
Trading Symbol MBSD
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund
$10
0.20%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.20%
AssetsNet $ 94,025,759
Holdings Count | Holding 395
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 53.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$94,025,759
Number of Portfolio Holdings
395
Portfolio Turnover Rate
53%
C000148066  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name CREDIT-SCORED US CORPORATE BOND INDEX
Trading Symbol SKOR
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
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Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index Fund
$8
0.15%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.15%
AssetsNet $ 697,917,349
Holdings Count | Holding 1,653
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 27.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$697,917,349
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,653
Portfolio Turnover Rate
27%
C000159757  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name CREDIT-SCORED US LONG CORPORATE BOND INDEX
Trading Symbol LKOR
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
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Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Credit-Scored US Long Corporate Bond Index Fund
$8
0.15%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.15%
AssetsNet $ 35,337,550
Holdings Count | Holding 817
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 31.00%
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Table Summary
Net Assets
$35,337,550
Number of Portfolio Holdings
817
Portfolio Turnover Rate
31%
C000201101  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name HIGH YIELD VALUE-SCORED BOND INDEX
Trading Symbol HYGV
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
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(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® High Yield Value-Scored Bond Index Fund
$19
0.37%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37%
AssetsNet $ 1,100,490,809
Holdings Count | Holding 958
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 54.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,100,490,809
Number of Portfolio Holdings
958
Portfolio Turnover Rate
54%
C000230181  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ESG & CLIMATE INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE CORE INDEX
Trading Symbol FEIG
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® ESG & Climate Investment Grade Corporate Core Index Fund
$6
0.12%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12%
AssetsNet $ 42,867,571
Holdings Count | Holding 720
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 39.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS

Table Summary
Net Assets
$42,867,571
Number of Portfolio Holdings
720
Portfolio Turnover Rate
39%
C000109007  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ULTRA-SHORT INCOME
Trading Symbol RAVI
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Ultra-Short Income Fund
$13
0.25%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25%
AssetsNet $ 1,404,338,078
Holdings Count | Holding 248
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,404,338,078
Number of Portfolio Holdings
248
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21%
C000174705  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name CORE SELECT BOND
Trading Symbol BNDC
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*,Footnote Reference1
FlexShares® Core Select Bond Fund
$10
0.21%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Reflects applicable expense reimbursements and fee waivers.
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21%
AssetsNet $ 168,905,407
Holdings Count | Holding 22
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 73.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS

Table Summary
Net Assets
$168,905,407
Number of Portfolio Holdings
22
Portfolio Turnover Rate
73%