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First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF Average Annual Total Returns
12 Months Ended 60 Months Ended 69 Months Ended
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MSCI Emerging Markets Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)[Member]        
Prospectus [Line Items]        
Average Annual Return, Percent   33.57% 4.20% 11.82%
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF        
Prospectus [Line Items]        
Average Annual Return, Percent   35.20% 4.22% 11.88%
Performance Inception Date Mar. 31, 2020      
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF | After Taxes on Distributions        
Prospectus [Line Items]        
Average Annual Return, Percent   34.79% 3.75% 11.22%
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales        
Prospectus [Line Items]        
Average Annual Return, Percent   20.82% 3.10% 9.28%