Annual Fund Operating Expenses - THE GABELLI UTILITIES FUND	Apr. 30, 2025
THE GABELLI UTILITIES FUND CLASS AAA
Prospectus [Line Items]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets)	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets):	0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets)	1.32%
THE GABELLI UTILITIES FUND CLASS A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets)	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets):	0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets)	1.32%
THE GABELLI UTILITIES FUND CLASS C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets)	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	1.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets):	0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets)	2.07%
THE GABELLI UTILITIES FUND CLASS I
Prospectus [Line Items]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets)	1.00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets):	0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets)	1.07%

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