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Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Gateway Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0001406305
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025
C000146363  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol GCPAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class A
$47
0.93%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.93%
AssetsNet $ 266,754,056
Holdings Count | Holding 257
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 554,951
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$266,754,056
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)257
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate9%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$554,951
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
46.4%
Capital Markets
3.7%
Banks
3.8%
Broadline Retail
4.2%
Financial Services
4.5%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
6.2%
Interactive Media & Services
6.9%
Software
11.4%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
12.9%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Microsoft Corp.
7.2%
Apple, Inc.
6.0%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.1%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.3%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
2.0%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B
1.9%
Tesla, Inc.
1.7%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.7%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000146364  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol GCPCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class C
$84
1.68%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 84
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.68%
AssetsNet $ 266,754,056
Holdings Count | Holding 257
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 554,951
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$266,754,056
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)257
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate9%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$554,951
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
46.4%
Capital Markets
3.7%
Banks
3.8%
Broadline Retail
4.2%
Financial Services
4.5%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
6.2%
Interactive Media & Services
6.9%
Software
11.4%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
12.9%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Microsoft Corp.
7.2%
Apple, Inc.
6.0%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.1%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.3%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
2.0%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B
1.9%
Tesla, Inc.
1.7%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.7%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000190731  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund
Class Name Class N
Trading Symbol GCPNX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class N
$32
0.63%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 266,754,056
Holdings Count | Holding 257
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 554,951
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$266,754,056
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)257
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate9%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$554,951
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
46.4%
Capital Markets
3.7%
Banks
3.8%
Broadline Retail
4.2%
Financial Services
4.5%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
6.2%
Interactive Media & Services
6.9%
Software
11.4%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
12.9%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Microsoft Corp.
7.2%
Apple, Inc.
6.0%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.1%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.3%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
2.0%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B
1.9%
Tesla, Inc.
1.7%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.7%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000146365  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund
Class Name Class Y
Trading Symbol GCPYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class Y
$34
0.68%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.68%
AssetsNet $ 266,754,056
Holdings Count | Holding 257
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 554,951
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$266,754,056
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)257
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate9%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$554,951
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
46.4%
Capital Markets
3.7%
Banks
3.8%
Broadline Retail
4.2%
Financial Services
4.5%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
6.2%
Interactive Media & Services
6.9%
Software
11.4%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
12.9%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Microsoft Corp.
7.2%
Apple, Inc.
6.0%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.1%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.3%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
2.0%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B
1.9%
Tesla, Inc.
1.7%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.7%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000052969  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol GATEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Fund for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class A
$47
0.93%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.93%
AssetsNet $ 6,781,218,825
Holdings Count | Holding 205
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 18,564,142
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$6,781,218,825
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)205
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate13%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$18,564,142
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
46.6%
Pharmaceuticals
3.0%
Banks
4.2%
Broadline Retail
4.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
6.3%
Interactive Media & Services
7.1%
Software
11.2%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
12.8%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open purchased and written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Microsoft Corp.
7.5%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.0%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.3%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.4%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
2.9%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.3%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B
2.2%
Visa, Inc., Class A
1.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000052970  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol GTECX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Fund for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class C
$85
1.70%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 85
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.70%
AssetsNet $ 6,781,218,825
Holdings Count | Holding 205
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 18,564,142
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$6,781,218,825
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)205
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate13%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$18,564,142
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
46.6%
Pharmaceuticals
3.0%
Banks
4.2%
Broadline Retail
4.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
6.3%
Interactive Media & Services
7.1%
Software
11.2%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
12.8%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open purchased and written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Microsoft Corp.
7.5%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.0%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.3%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.4%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
2.9%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.3%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B
2.2%
Visa, Inc., Class A
1.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000190730  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Fund
Class Name Class N
Trading Symbol GTENX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Fund for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class N
$33
0.65%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65%
AssetsNet $ 6,781,218,825
Holdings Count | Holding 205
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 18,564,142
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$6,781,218,825
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)205
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate13%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$18,564,142
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
46.6%
Pharmaceuticals
3.0%
Banks
4.2%
Broadline Retail
4.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
6.3%
Interactive Media & Services
7.1%
Software
11.2%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
12.8%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open purchased and written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Microsoft Corp.
7.5%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.0%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.3%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.4%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
2.9%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.3%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B
2.2%
Visa, Inc., Class A
1.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000052971  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Fund
Class Name Class Y
Trading Symbol GTEYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Fund for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class Y
$35
0.70%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70%
AssetsNet $ 6,781,218,825
Holdings Count | Holding 205
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 18,564,142
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$6,781,218,825
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)205
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate13%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$18,564,142
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
46.6%
Pharmaceuticals
3.0%
Banks
4.2%
Broadline Retail
4.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
6.3%
Interactive Media & Services
7.1%
Software
11.2%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
12.8%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open purchased and written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Microsoft Corp.
7.5%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.0%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.3%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.4%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
2.9%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.3%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B
2.2%
Visa, Inc., Class A
1.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period.