v3.25.1
Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name AB PORTFOLIOS
Entity Central Index Key 0000812015
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2025
C000029018  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB All Market Total Return Portfolio
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol ABWYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB All Market Total Return Portfolio (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABWYX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABWYX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$41
0.82%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Line Graph [Table Text Block]
Growth of 10K Chart
Advisor Class
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (USD hedged)
02/15
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
08/15
$9,537
$9,282
$9,907
08/16
$10,042
$9,954
$10,619
08/17
$11,044
$11,658
$10,649
08/18
$11,267
$12,988
$10,728
08/19
$11,963
$12,952
$11,880
08/20
$12,164
$15,092
$12,269
08/21
$14,770
$19,415
$12,361
08/22
$12,317
$16,331
$11,126
08/23
$12,626
$18,609
$11,187
08/24
$14,551
$22,971
$12,024
02/25
$14,841
$23,908
$12,241
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Advisor Class
1.99%
10.32%
4.50%
4.03%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (USD hedged)
1.80%
5.98%
0.19%
2.04%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 421,256,745
Holdings Count | Holding 645
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,088,443
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 95.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$421,256,745
# of Portfolio Holdings
645
Portfolio Turnover Rate
95%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$1,088,443
Holdings [Text Block]

Country Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
United States
44.3%
Multinational
16.9%
Japan
5.7%
United Kingdom
4.7%
Canada
3.5%
France
2.5%
Germany
1.6%
Spain
1.4%
Italy
1.4%
Denmark
0.7%
Netherlands
0.7%
Brazil
0.7%
Australia
0.7%
Switzerland
0.6%
Others
5.2%
Short-Term Investments
11.4%
Other assets less liabilities
-2.0%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
34.8%
Investment Companies
19.0%
Governments - Treasuries
16.1%
Corporates - Investment Grade
7.9%
Mortgage Pass-Throughs
4.7%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
1.2%
Covered Bonds
1.1%
Asset-Backed Securities
0.8%
Other
5.0%
Short-Term Investments
11.4%
Other assets less liabilities
-2.0%
C000029015  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB All Market Total Return Portfolio
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol ABWAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB All Market Total Return Portfolio (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABWAX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABWAX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$54
1.07%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.07%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class A (without sales charges)
1.82%
10.04%
4.24%
3.76%
Class A (with sales charges)
-2.51%
5.35%
3.34%
3.31%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (USD hedged)
1.80%
5.98%
0.19%
2.04%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 421,256,745
Holdings Count | Holding 645
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,088,443
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 95.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$421,256,745
# of Portfolio Holdings
645
Portfolio Turnover Rate
95%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$1,088,443
Holdings [Text Block]

Country Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
United States
44.3%
Multinational
16.9%
Japan
5.7%
United Kingdom
4.7%
Canada
3.5%
France
2.5%
Germany
1.6%
Spain
1.4%
Italy
1.4%
Denmark
0.7%
Netherlands
0.7%
Brazil
0.7%
Australia
0.7%
Switzerland
0.6%
Others
5.2%
Short-Term Investments
11.4%
Other assets less liabilities
-2.0%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
34.8%
Investment Companies
19.0%
Governments - Treasuries
16.1%
Corporates - Investment Grade
7.9%
Mortgage Pass-Throughs
4.7%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
1.2%
Covered Bonds
1.1%
Asset-Backed Securities
0.8%
Other
5.0%
Short-Term Investments
11.4%
Other assets less liabilities
-2.0%
C000029017  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB All Market Total Return Portfolio
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol ABWCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB All Market Total Return Portfolio (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABWCX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABWCX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$91
1.82%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 91
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.82%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class C (without sales charges)
1.45%
9.18%
3.45%
2.98%
Class C (with sales charges)
0.46%
8.18%
3.45%
2.98%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (USD hedged)
1.80%
5.98%
0.19%
2.04%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 421,256,745
Holdings Count | Holding 645
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,088,443
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 95.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$421,256,745
# of Portfolio Holdings
645
Portfolio Turnover Rate
95%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$1,088,443
Holdings [Text Block]

Country Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
United States
44.3%
Multinational
16.9%
Japan
5.7%
United Kingdom
4.7%
Canada
3.5%
France
2.5%
Germany
1.6%
Spain
1.4%
Italy
1.4%
Denmark
0.7%
Netherlands
0.7%
Brazil
0.7%
Australia
0.7%
Switzerland
0.6%
Others
5.2%
Short-Term Investments
11.4%
Other assets less liabilities
-2.0%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
34.8%
Investment Companies
19.0%
Governments - Treasuries
16.1%
Corporates - Investment Grade
7.9%
Mortgage Pass-Throughs
4.7%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
1.2%
Covered Bonds
1.1%
Asset-Backed Securities
0.8%
Other
5.0%
Short-Term Investments
11.4%
Other assets less liabilities
-2.0%
C000029021  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB All Market Total Return Portfolio
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol ABWIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB All Market Total Return Portfolio (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABWIX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABWIX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$41
0.82%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class I
1.94%
10.32%
4.64%
4.08%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (USD hedged)
1.80%
5.98%
0.19%
2.04%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 421,256,745
Holdings Count | Holding 645
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,088,443
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 95.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$421,256,745
# of Portfolio Holdings
645
Portfolio Turnover Rate
95%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$1,088,443
Holdings [Text Block]

Country Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
United States
44.3%
Multinational
16.9%
Japan
5.7%
United Kingdom
4.7%
Canada
3.5%
France
2.5%
Germany
1.6%
Spain
1.4%
Italy
1.4%
Denmark
0.7%
Netherlands
0.7%
Brazil
0.7%
Australia
0.7%
Switzerland
0.6%
Others
5.2%
Short-Term Investments
11.4%
Other assets less liabilities
-2.0%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
34.8%
Investment Companies
19.0%
Governments - Treasuries
16.1%
Corporates - Investment Grade
7.9%
Mortgage Pass-Throughs
4.7%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
1.2%
Covered Bonds
1.1%
Asset-Backed Securities
0.8%
Other
5.0%
Short-Term Investments
11.4%
Other assets less liabilities
-2.0%
C000029007  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol ABPYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABPYX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABPYX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$36
0.74%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Advisor Class
-4.17%
2.87%
2.74%
2.85%
S&P 500 Index
6.11%
18.41%
16.85%
12.98%
60% S&P 500 Index / 40% Bloomberg US Government/Credit Index
4.03%
13.17%
9.85%
8.56%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 89,706,956
Holdings Count | Holding 79
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 131,088
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$89,706,956
# of Portfolio Holdings
79
Portfolio Turnover Rate
25%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$131,088
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
64.4%
Governments - Treasuries
30.6%
Agencies
2.4%
Short-Term Investments
2.6%
C000029004  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol ABPAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABPAX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABPAX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$48
0.99%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.99%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class A (without sales charges)
-4.39%
2.54%
2.46%
2.57%
Class A (with sales charges)
-8.49%
-1.84%
1.58%
2.13%
S&P 500 Index
6.11%
18.41%
16.85%
12.98%
60% S&P 500 Index / 40% Bloomberg US Government/Credit Index
4.03%
13.17%
9.85%
8.56%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 89,706,956
Holdings Count | Holding 79
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 131,088
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$89,706,956
# of Portfolio Holdings
79
Portfolio Turnover Rate
25%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$131,088
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
64.4%
Governments - Treasuries
30.6%
Agencies
2.4%
Short-Term Investments
2.6%
C000029006  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol ABPCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABPCX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABPCX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$84
1.74%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 84
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.74%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class C (without sales charges)
-4.68%
1.78%
1.69%
1.80%
Class C (with sales charges)
-5.63%
0.78%
1.69%
1.80%
S&P 500 Index
6.11%
18.41%
16.85%
12.98%
60% S&P 500 Index / 40% Bloomberg US Government/Credit Index
4.03%
13.17%
9.85%
8.56%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 89,706,956
Holdings Count | Holding 79
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 131,088
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$89,706,956
# of Portfolio Holdings
79
Portfolio Turnover Rate
25%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$131,088
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
64.4%
Governments - Treasuries
30.6%
Agencies
2.4%
Short-Term Investments
2.6%
C000029010  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol APWIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/APWIX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/APWIX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$36
0.74%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class I
-4.20%
2.83%
2.75%
2.83%
S&P 500 Index
6.11%
18.41%
16.85%
12.98%
60% S&P 500 Index / 40% Bloomberg US Government/Credit Index
4.03%
13.17%
9.85%
8.56%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 89,706,956
Holdings Count | Holding 79
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 131,088
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$89,706,956
# of Portfolio Holdings
79
Portfolio Turnover Rate
25%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$131,088
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
64.4%
Governments - Treasuries
30.6%
Agencies
2.4%
Short-Term Investments
2.6%
C000232929  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio
Class Name Class Z
Trading Symbol ABPZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABPZX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ABPZX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class Z
$36
0.75%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.75%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
Since Inception 12/15/2021
Class Z
-4.28%
2.80%
-0.37%
S&P 500 Index
6.11%
18.41%
9.79%
60% S&P 500 Index / 40% Bloomberg US Government/Credit Index
4.03%
13.17%
5.28%
Performance Inception Date Dec. 15, 2021
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 89,706,956
Holdings Count | Holding 79
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 131,088
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$89,706,956
# of Portfolio Holdings
79
Portfolio Turnover Rate
25%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$131,088
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
64.4%
Governments - Treasuries
30.6%
Agencies
2.4%
Short-Term Investments
2.6%
C000029036  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol ATWYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ATWYX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ATWYX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$21
0.42%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.42%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Line Graph [Table Text Block]
Growth of 10K Chart
Advisor Class
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
02/15
$10,000
$10,000
08/15
$9,399
$9,282
08/16
$9,916
$9,954
08/17
$11,430
$11,658
08/18
$12,849
$12,988
08/19
$12,664
$12,952
08/20
$14,283
$15,092
08/21
$18,589
$19,415
08/22
$15,638
$16,331
08/23
$17,560
$18,609
08/24
$22,008
$22,971
02/25
$22,728
$23,908
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Advisor Class
3.27%
13.55%
12.35%
8.56%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 864,012,197
Holdings Count | Holding 102
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,549,955
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$864,012,197
# of Portfolio Holdings
102
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$1,549,955
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Investment Companies
35.8%
Information Technology
17.4%
Financials
10.1%
Health Care
8.1%
Communication Services
7.8%
Consumer Discretionary
5.7%
Industrials
5.0%
Consumer Staples
3.9%
Energy
2.0%
Materials
1.8%
Real Estate
1.1%
Utilities
0.9%
Short-Term Investments
0.6%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.2%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
63.8%
Investment Companies
35.8%
Short-Term Investments
0.6%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.2%
C000029033  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol ATWAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ATWAX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ATWAX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$34
0.67%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class A (without sales charges)
3.18%
13.30%
12.08%
8.29%
Class A (with sales charges)
-1.19%
8.46%
11.12%
7.82%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 864,012,197
Holdings Count | Holding 102
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,549,955
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$864,012,197
# of Portfolio Holdings
102
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$1,549,955
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Investment Companies
35.8%
Information Technology
17.4%
Financials
10.1%
Health Care
8.1%
Communication Services
7.8%
Consumer Discretionary
5.7%
Industrials
5.0%
Consumer Staples
3.9%
Energy
2.0%
Materials
1.8%
Real Estate
1.1%
Utilities
0.9%
Short-Term Investments
0.6%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.2%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
63.8%
Investment Companies
35.8%
Short-Term Investments
0.6%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.2%
C000029035  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol ATWCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ATWCX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/ATWCX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$71
1.42%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 71
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.42%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class C (without sales charges)
2.75%
12.40%
11.22%
7.47%
Class C (with sales charges)
1.75%
11.40%
11.22%
7.47%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 864,012,197
Holdings Count | Holding 102
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,549,955
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$864,012,197
# of Portfolio Holdings
102
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$1,549,955
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Investment Companies
35.8%
Information Technology
17.4%
Financials
10.1%
Health Care
8.1%
Communication Services
7.8%
Consumer Discretionary
5.7%
Industrials
5.0%
Consumer Staples
3.9%
Energy
2.0%
Materials
1.8%
Real Estate
1.1%
Utilities
0.9%
Short-Term Investments
0.6%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.2%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
63.8%
Investment Companies
35.8%
Short-Term Investments
0.6%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.2%
C000029029  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol AWAYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AWAYX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AWAYX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$22
0.43%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.43%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Line Graph [Table Text Block]
Growth of 10K Chart
Advisor Class
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
02/15
$10,000
$10,000
08/15
$9,402
$9,282
08/16
$9,855
$9,954
08/17
$11,300
$11,658
08/18
$12,706
$12,988
08/19
$12,517
$12,952
08/20
$14,154
$15,092
08/21
$18,503
$19,415
08/22
$15,567
$16,331
08/23
$17,513
$18,609
08/24
$22,021
$22,971
02/25
$22,835
$23,908
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Advisor Class
3.70%
14.16%
12.72%
8.61%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 1,243,853,751
Holdings Count | Holding 76
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,231,361
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$1,243,853,751
# of Portfolio Holdings
76
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$2,231,361
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Investment Companies
35.8%
Information Technology
17.3%
Financials
10.0%
Communication Services
8.0%
Health Care
7.9%
Consumer Discretionary
5.4%
Industrials
5.3%
Consumer Staples
3.5%
Energy
1.8%
Materials
1.8%
Real Estate
1.2%
Utilities
1.1%
Short-Term Investments
1.2%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.3%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
63.3%
Investment Companies
35.8%
Short-Term Investments
1.2%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.3%
C000029026  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol AWAAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AWAAX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AWAAX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$34
0.68%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.68%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Line Graph [Table Text Block]
Growth of 10K Chart
Class A (with sales charges)
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
02/15
$9,576
$10,000
08/15
$8,993
$9,282
08/16
$9,400
$9,954
08/17
$10,748
$11,658
08/18
$12,060
$12,988
08/19
$11,846
$12,952
08/20
$13,367
$15,092
08/21
$17,432
$19,415
08/22
$14,626
$16,331
08/23
$16,412
$18,609
08/24
$20,592
$22,971
02/25
$21,316
$23,908
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class A (without sales charges)
3.52%
13.81%
12.44%
8.33%
Class A (with sales charges)
-0.87%
8.99%
11.46%
7.86%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 1,243,853,751
Holdings Count | Holding 76
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,231,361
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$1,243,853,751
# of Portfolio Holdings
76
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$2,231,361
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Investment Companies
35.8%
Information Technology
17.3%
Financials
10.0%
Communication Services
8.0%
Health Care
7.9%
Consumer Discretionary
5.4%
Industrials
5.3%
Consumer Staples
3.5%
Energy
1.8%
Materials
1.8%
Real Estate
1.2%
Utilities
1.1%
Short-Term Investments
1.2%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.3%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
63.3%
Investment Companies
35.8%
Short-Term Investments
1.2%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.3%
C000029028  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol AWACX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AWACX-S. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 227 4618.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AWACX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$73
1.44%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 73
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.44%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] <span style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; grid-area: auto; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund’s future performance.</span>
Line Graph [Table Text Block]
Growth of 10K Chart
Class C (with sales charges)
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
02/15
$10,000
$10,000
08/15
$9,355
$9,282
08/16
$9,711
$9,954
08/17
$11,018
$11,658
08/18
$12,264
$12,988
08/19
$11,962
$12,952
08/20
$13,395
$15,092
08/21
$17,332
$19,415
08/22
$14,438
$16,331
08/23
$16,077
$18,609
08/24
$20,013
$22,971
02/25
$20,642
$23,908
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AATR
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Class C (without sales charges)
3.15%
12.97%
11.58%
7.52%
Class C (with sales charges)
2.16%
11.97%
11.58%
7.52%
MSCI ACWI Index (net)
4.08%
15.06%
12.79%
9.11%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 1,243,853,751
Holdings Count | Holding 76
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,231,361
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets
$1,243,853,751
# of Portfolio Holdings
76
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16%
Total Advisory Fees Paid
$2,231,361
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Investment Companies
35.8%
Information Technology
17.3%
Financials
10.0%
Communication Services
8.0%
Health Care
7.9%
Consumer Discretionary
5.4%
Industrials
5.3%
Consumer Staples
3.5%
Energy
1.8%
Materials
1.8%
Real Estate
1.2%
Utilities
1.1%
Short-Term Investments
1.2%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.3%

Security Type Breakdown

Group By Country Chart
Common Stocks
63.3%
Investment Companies
35.8%
Short-Term Investments
1.2%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.3%