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Shareholder Report
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSR
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Mutual Fund Series Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0001355064
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025
C000108407  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst Dynamic Alpha Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol CPEAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst Dynamic Alpha Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$144
1.38%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 144
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.38%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 117,849,752
Holdings Count | Holding 38
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,071,291
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 92.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$117,849,752
Number of Portfolio Holdings
38
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$1,071,291
Portfolio Turnover
92%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
88.1%
Money Market Funds
11.9%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-12.9%
Money Market Funds
0.7%
Real Estate
1.5%
Energy
3.1%
Consumer Staples
5.6%
Health Care
8.9%
Communications
9.3%
Consumer Discretionary
11.1%
Collateral for Securities Loaned
12.7%
Industrials
14.5%
Financials
18.9%
Technology
26.6%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio
12.8%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
5.5%
Amphenol Corporation, Class A
4.8%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.8%
Flex Ltd.
4.6%
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
4.1%
American Express Company
4.0%
TransDigm Group, Inc.
3.8%
Sea Ltd.
3.5%
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A
3.3%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000108408  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst Dynamic Alpha Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol CPECX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst Dynamic Alpha Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$222
2.13%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 222
Expense Ratio, Percent 2.13%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 117,849,752
Holdings Count | Holding 38
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,071,291
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 92.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$117,849,752
Number of Portfolio Holdings
38
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$1,071,291
Portfolio Turnover
92%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
88.1%
Money Market Funds
11.9%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-12.9%
Money Market Funds
0.7%
Real Estate
1.5%
Energy
3.1%
Consumer Staples
5.6%
Health Care
8.9%
Communications
9.3%
Consumer Discretionary
11.1%
Collateral for Securities Loaned
12.7%
Industrials
14.5%
Financials
18.9%
Technology
26.6%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio
12.8%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
5.5%
Amphenol Corporation, Class A
4.8%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.8%
Flex Ltd.
4.6%
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
4.1%
American Express Company
4.0%
TransDigm Group, Inc.
3.8%
Sea Ltd.
3.5%
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A
3.3%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000142551  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst Dynamic Alpha Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol CPEIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst Dynamic Alpha Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$118
1.13%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 118
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.13%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 117,849,752
Holdings Count | Holding 38
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,071,291
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 92.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$117,849,752
Number of Portfolio Holdings
38
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$1,071,291
Portfolio Turnover
92%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
88.1%
Money Market Funds
11.9%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-12.9%
Money Market Funds
0.7%
Real Estate
1.5%
Energy
3.1%
Consumer Staples
5.6%
Health Care
8.9%
Communications
9.3%
Consumer Discretionary
11.1%
Collateral for Securities Loaned
12.7%
Industrials
14.5%
Financials
18.9%
Technology
26.6%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio
12.8%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
5.5%
Amphenol Corporation, Class A
4.8%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.8%
Flex Ltd.
4.6%
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
4.1%
American Express Company
4.0%
TransDigm Group, Inc.
3.8%
Sea Ltd.
3.5%
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A
3.3%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000142728  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst Energy Infrastructure Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol MLXAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst Energy Infrastructure Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$186
1.68%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 186
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.68%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 428,661,235
Holdings Count | Holding 21
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 4,467,751
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$428,661,235
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$4,467,751
Portfolio Turnover
16%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-0.5%
Money Market Funds
0.2%
Energy
100.3%

Asset Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-0.5%
Money Market Funds
0.2%
Energy
100.3%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
10.6%
NextDecade Corporation
9.8%
Energy Transfer, L.P.
9.1%
Targa Resources Corporation
8.6%
Venture Global, Inc.
6.3%
Williams Companies, Inc. (The)
4.7%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
4.6%
ONEOK, Inc.
4.5%
Kinetik Holdings, Inc.
4.4%
DT Midstream, Inc.
4.3%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000142729  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst Energy Infrastructure Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol MLXCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst Energy Infrastructure Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$268
2.43%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 268
Expense Ratio, Percent 2.43%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 428,661,235
Holdings Count | Holding 21
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 4,467,751
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$428,661,235
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$4,467,751
Portfolio Turnover
16%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-0.5%
Money Market Funds
0.2%
Energy
100.3%

Asset Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-0.5%
Money Market Funds
0.2%
Energy
100.3%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
10.6%
NextDecade Corporation
9.8%
Energy Transfer, L.P.
9.1%
Targa Resources Corporation
8.6%
Venture Global, Inc.
6.3%
Williams Companies, Inc. (The)
4.7%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
4.6%
ONEOK, Inc.
4.5%
Kinetik Holdings, Inc.
4.4%
DT Midstream, Inc.
4.3%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000142730  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst Energy Infrastructure Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol MLXIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst Energy Infrastructure Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$159
1.43%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 159
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.43%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 428,661,235
Holdings Count | Holding 21
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 4,467,751
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$428,661,235
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$4,467,751
Portfolio Turnover
16%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-0.5%
Money Market Funds
0.2%
Energy
100.3%

Asset Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-0.5%
Money Market Funds
0.2%
Energy
100.3%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
10.6%
NextDecade Corporation
9.8%
Energy Transfer, L.P.
9.1%
Targa Resources Corporation
8.6%
Venture Global, Inc.
6.3%
Williams Companies, Inc. (The)
4.7%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
4.6%
ONEOK, Inc.
4.5%
Kinetik Holdings, Inc.
4.4%
DT Midstream, Inc.
4.3%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000102754  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst Insider Buying Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol INSAX
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$163
1.54%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 163
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.54%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 16,709,364
Holdings Count | Holding 58
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 14,821
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 76.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$16,709,364
Number of Portfolio Holdings
58
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$14,821
Portfolio Turnover
76%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
70.2%
Money Market Funds
23.0%
U.S. Government & Agencies
6.8%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-28.4%
Money Market Funds
0.6%
Energy
2.1%
Materials
4.2%
Industrials
4.5%
Health Care
5.4%
Consumer Discretionary
8.4%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
8.8%
Communications
15.2%
Technology
24.7%
Financials
26.3%
Collateral for Securities Loaned
29.2%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio
29.2%
United States Treasury Bill
8.8%
Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A
7.6%
Groupon, Inc.
5.8%
Oddity Tech Ltd.
5.1%
Stride, Inc.
4.0%
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.
3.8%
Fortinet, Inc.
3.2%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.0%
StoneX Group, Inc.
2.8%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2024 or the Fund's next available prospectus which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025, or call us at 1-844-223-8637. The Adviser has established a wholly owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”) organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Adviser may invest up to 25% of the Fund’s total net assets in the Subsidiary. Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is Vice-President of Mutual fund Series Trust.

C000102755  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst Insider Buying Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol INSCX
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$242
2.29%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 242
Expense Ratio, Percent 2.29%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 16,709,364
Holdings Count | Holding 58
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 14,821
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 76.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$16,709,364
Number of Portfolio Holdings
58
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$14,821
Portfolio Turnover
76%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
70.2%
Money Market Funds
23.0%
U.S. Government & Agencies
6.8%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-28.4%
Money Market Funds
0.6%
Energy
2.1%
Materials
4.2%
Industrials
4.5%
Health Care
5.4%
Consumer Discretionary
8.4%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
8.8%
Communications
15.2%
Technology
24.7%
Financials
26.3%
Collateral for Securities Loaned
29.2%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio
29.2%
United States Treasury Bill
8.8%
Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A
7.6%
Groupon, Inc.
5.8%
Oddity Tech Ltd.
5.1%
Stride, Inc.
4.0%
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.
3.8%
Fortinet, Inc.
3.2%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.0%
StoneX Group, Inc.
2.8%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2024 or the Fund's next available prospectus which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025, or call us at 1-844-223-8637. The Adviser has established a wholly owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”) organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Adviser may invest up to 25% of the Fund’s total net assets in the Subsidiary. Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is Vice-President of Mutual fund Series Trust.

C000142548  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst Insider Buying Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol INSIX
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$137
1.29%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 137
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.29%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 16,709,364
Holdings Count | Holding 58
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 14,821
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 76.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$16,709,364
Number of Portfolio Holdings
58
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$14,821
Portfolio Turnover
76%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
70.2%
Money Market Funds
23.0%
U.S. Government & Agencies
6.8%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-28.4%
Money Market Funds
0.6%
Energy
2.1%
Materials
4.2%
Industrials
4.5%
Health Care
5.4%
Consumer Discretionary
8.4%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
8.8%
Communications
15.2%
Technology
24.7%
Financials
26.3%
Collateral for Securities Loaned
29.2%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio
29.2%
United States Treasury Bill
8.8%
Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A
7.6%
Groupon, Inc.
5.8%
Oddity Tech Ltd.
5.1%
Stride, Inc.
4.0%
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.
3.8%
Fortinet, Inc.
3.2%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
3.0%
StoneX Group, Inc.
2.8%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus dated November 1, 2024 or the Fund's next available prospectus which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025, or call us at 1-844-223-8637. The Adviser has established a wholly owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”) organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Adviser may invest up to 25% of the Fund’s total net assets in the Subsidiary. Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is Vice-President of Mutual fund Series Trust.

C000111981  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol CLTAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$162
1.59%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 162
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.59%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 19,973,121
Holdings Count | Holding 24
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 138,832
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 69.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$19,973,121
Number of Portfolio Holdings
24
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$138,832
Portfolio Turnover
69%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.5%
Money Market Funds
0.5%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-0.1%
Money Market Funds
0.5%
Consumer Staples
4.7%
Health Care
7.7%
Communications
8.3%
Industrials
24.5%
Consumer Discretionary
26.5%
Technology
27.9%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Vertiv Holdings Company
6.3%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
5.8%
AutoZone, Inc.
5.6%
Mueller Industries, Inc.
5.6%
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
5.2%
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
5.1%
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
5.1%
Marriott International, Inc., Class A
5.1%
Waste Management, Inc.
5.1%
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
4.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000111982  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol CLTCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$237
2.34%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 237
Expense Ratio, Percent 2.34%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 19,973,121
Holdings Count | Holding 24
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 138,832
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 69.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$19,973,121
Number of Portfolio Holdings
24
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$138,832
Portfolio Turnover
69%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.5%
Money Market Funds
0.5%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-0.1%
Money Market Funds
0.5%
Consumer Staples
4.7%
Health Care
7.7%
Communications
8.3%
Industrials
24.5%
Consumer Discretionary
26.5%
Technology
27.9%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Vertiv Holdings Company
6.3%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
5.8%
AutoZone, Inc.
5.6%
Mueller Industries, Inc.
5.6%
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
5.2%
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
5.1%
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
5.1%
Marriott International, Inc., Class A
5.1%
Waste Management, Inc.
5.1%
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
4.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000142553  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol CLTIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst/Lyons Tactical Allocation Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$136
1.33%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 136
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.33%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 19,973,121
Holdings Count | Holding 24
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 138,832
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 69.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$19,973,121
Number of Portfolio Holdings
24
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$138,832
Portfolio Turnover
69%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.5%
Money Market Funds
0.5%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-0.1%
Money Market Funds
0.5%
Consumer Staples
4.7%
Health Care
7.7%
Communications
8.3%
Industrials
24.5%
Consumer Discretionary
26.5%
Technology
27.9%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Vertiv Holdings Company
6.3%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
5.8%
AutoZone, Inc.
5.6%
Mueller Industries, Inc.
5.6%
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
5.2%
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
5.1%
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
5.1%
Marriott International, Inc., Class A
5.1%
Waste Management, Inc.
5.1%
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
4.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000102760  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst/MAP Global Equity Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol CAXAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst/MAP Global Equity Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$131
1.21%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 131
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.21%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 80,361,044
Holdings Count | Holding 52
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 459,047
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$80,361,044
Number of Portfolio Holdings
52
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$459,047
Portfolio Turnover
30%
Holdings [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
89.9%
Exchange-Traded Funds
5.3%
Money Market Funds
2.8%
Preferred Stocks
2.0%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Fixed Income
0.6%
Financials
2.3%
Energy
2.7%
Money Market Funds
2.8%
Utilities
3.0%
Consumer Discretionary
4.1%
Commodity
4.7%
Materials
7.2%
Industrials
9.4%
Communications
11.5%
Technology
14.6%
Health Care
15.0%
Consumer Staples
22.1%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
5.0%
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
4.7%
Microsoft Corporation
4.4%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
3.9%
Sanofi
3.6%
Nestle S.A.
3.5%
Novartis A.G.
3.3%
Tetra Tech, Inc.
3.1%
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
3.0%
National Fuel Gas Company
3.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000102761  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst/MAP Global Equity Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol CAXCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst/MAP Global Equity Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$211
1.96%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 211
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.96%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 80,361,044
Holdings Count | Holding 52
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 459,047
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$80,361,044
Number of Portfolio Holdings
52
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$459,047
Portfolio Turnover
30%
Holdings [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
89.9%
Exchange-Traded Funds
5.3%
Money Market Funds
2.8%
Preferred Stocks
2.0%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Fixed Income
0.6%
Financials
2.3%
Energy
2.7%
Money Market Funds
2.8%
Utilities
3.0%
Consumer Discretionary
4.1%
Commodity
4.7%
Materials
7.2%
Industrials
9.4%
Communications
11.5%
Technology
14.6%
Health Care
15.0%
Consumer Staples
22.1%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
5.0%
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
4.7%
Microsoft Corporation
4.4%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
3.9%
Sanofi
3.6%
Nestle S.A.
3.5%
Novartis A.G.
3.3%
Tetra Tech, Inc.
3.1%
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
3.0%
National Fuel Gas Company
3.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.

C000142550  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Catalyst/MAP Global Equity Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol CAXIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Catalyst/MAP Global Equity Fund for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-447-4228.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-447-4228
Additional Information Website https://catalystmf.com/literature-and-forms/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$104
0.96%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 104
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.96%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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 redemption of fund shares.
AssetsNet $ 80,361,044
Holdings Count | Holding 52
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 459,047
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$80,361,044
Number of Portfolio Holdings
52
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$459,047
Portfolio Turnover
30%
Holdings [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
89.9%
Exchange-Traded Funds
5.3%
Money Market Funds
2.8%
Preferred Stocks
2.0%

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Fixed Income
0.6%
Financials
2.3%
Energy
2.7%
Money Market Funds
2.8%
Utilities
3.0%
Consumer Discretionary
4.1%
Commodity
4.7%
Materials
7.2%
Industrials
9.4%
Communications
11.5%
Technology
14.6%
Health Care
15.0%
Consumer Staples
22.1%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
5.0%
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
4.7%
Microsoft Corporation
4.4%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
3.9%
Sanofi
3.6%
Nestle S.A.
3.5%
Novartis A.G.
3.3%
Tetra Tech, Inc.
3.1%
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
3.0%
National Fuel Gas Company
3.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since July 1, 2024.  For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which we expect to be available by November 1, 2025 at www.CatalystMF.com or call us at 1-866-447-4228.  Effective November 18, 2024, Thomas Hamel is a Vice President of Mutual Fund Series Trust.