| Cover | Nov. 10, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 10, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38344 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Metaurus Equity Component Trust |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001688487 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 35-2594229 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | c/o Metaurus Advisors LLC |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 22 Hudson Place |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Third Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Hoboken |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07030 |
| City Area Code | 201 |
| Local Phone Number | 683-7979 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Shares of U.S. Equity Cumulative Dividends Fund – Series 2027 |
| Trading Symbol | IDIV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEArca |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
