Shareholder Report
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6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Document Type |
N-CSRS
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| Amendment Flag |
false
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| Registrant Name |
NUVEEN INVESTMENT FUNDS INC
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| Entity Central Index Key |
0000820892
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| Entity Investment Company Type |
N-1A
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| Document Period End Date |
Apr. 30, 2026
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| C000015105 [Member] |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund
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| Class Name |
Class I Shares
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| Trading Symbol |
FLRYX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
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| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Cost of a $10,000 investment |
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Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
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| Class I Shares |
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$39 |
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0.76% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 39
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.76%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 50,866,373
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
56
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| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
26.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
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| Fund net assets |
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$50,866,373 |
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| Total number of portfolio holdings |
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56 |
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| Portfolio turnover (%) |
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26% |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
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| C000015103 [Member] |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund
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| Class Name |
Class C Shares
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| Trading Symbol |
FLYCX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
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| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Cost of a $10,000 investment |
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Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
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| Class C Shares |
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$91 |
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1.76% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 91
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.76%
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[2] |
| Net Assets |
$ 50,866,373
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
56
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| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
26.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
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| Fund net assets |
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$50,866,373 |
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| Total number of portfolio holdings |
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56 |
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| Portfolio turnover (%) |
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26% |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
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| C000015101 [Member] |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund
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| Class Name |
Class A Shares
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| Trading Symbol |
FLRAX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
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|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
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Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
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| Class A Shares |
|
$52 |
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1.01% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 52
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.01%
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[3] |
| Net Assets |
$ 50,866,373
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
56
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| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
26.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
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|
|
|
|
|
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| Fund net assets |
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|
$50,866,373 |
|
|
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| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
56 |
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|
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| Portfolio turnover (%) |
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|
26% |
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|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
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| C000015111 [Member] |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small/Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund
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| Class Name |
Class A Shares
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| Trading Symbol |
FRSLX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Small/Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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|
|
|
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|
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| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
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| Class A Shares |
|
$59 |
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1.13% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 59
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.13%
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[4] |
| Net Assets |
$ 170,002,280
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|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
86
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| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
40.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
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| Fund net assets |
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$ |
170,002,280 |
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|
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| Total number of portfolio holdings |
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|
86 |
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|
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| Portfolio turnover (%) |
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|
40% |
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|
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
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| C000123979 [Member] |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small/Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund
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| Class Name |
Class R6 Shares
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| Trading Symbol |
FMEFX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen Small/Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
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| Class R6 Shares |
|
$42 |
|
0.81% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 42
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.81%
|
[5] |
| Net Assets |
$ 170,002,280
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
86
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
40.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
$ |
170,002,280 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
40% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
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| C000015115 [Member] |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small/Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund
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| Class Name |
Class I Shares
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| Trading Symbol |
FISGX
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|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Small/Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class I Shares |
|
$46 |
|
0.88% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 46
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.88%
|
[6] |
| Net Assets |
$ 170,002,280
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
86
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
40.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
$ |
170,002,280 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
40% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015130 [Member] |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund
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| Class Name |
Class I Shares
|
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| Trading Symbol |
FSEIX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class I Shares |
|
$48 |
|
0.88% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 48
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.88%
|
[7] |
| Net Assets |
$ 360,541,072
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
67
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$360,541,072 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
67 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
5% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000202060 [Member] |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class R6 Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FMVQX
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|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class R6 Shares |
|
$39 |
|
0.73% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 39
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.73%
|
[8] |
| Net Assets |
$ 360,541,072
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
67
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$360,541,072 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
67 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
5% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015128 [Member] |
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|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund
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|
| Class Name |
Class C Shares
|
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| Trading Symbol |
FACSX
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|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class C Shares |
|
$101 |
|
1.88% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 101
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.88%
|
[9] |
| Net Assets |
$ 360,541,072
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
67
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$360,541,072 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
67 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
5% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015126 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class A Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FASEX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class A Shares |
|
$61 |
|
1.13% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 61
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.13%
|
[10] |
| Net Assets |
$ 360,541,072
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
67
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$360,541,072 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
67 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
5% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015158 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class A Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FRMPX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class A Shares |
|
$61 |
|
1.20% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 61
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.20%
|
[11] |
| Net Assets |
$ 260,636,038
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
85
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
40.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$260,636,038 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
85 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
40% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000171404 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class R6 Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FMPFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class R6 Shares |
|
$41 |
|
0.80% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 41
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.80%
|
[12] |
| Net Assets |
$ 260,636,038
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
85
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
40.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$260,636,038 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
85 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
40% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015162 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class I Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FIMPX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class I Shares |
|
$48 |
|
0.95% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 48
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.95%
|
[13] |
| Net Assets |
$ 260,636,038
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
85
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
40.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$260,636,038 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
85 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
40% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015172 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class I Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
ARSTX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class I Shares |
|
$50 |
|
0.95% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 50
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.95%
|
[14] |
| Net Assets |
$ 455,975,407
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
89
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
30.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$455,975,407 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
89 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
30% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000199174 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class R6 Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
ASEFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class R6 Shares |
|
$43 |
|
0.82% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 43
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.82%
|
[15] |
| Net Assets |
$ 455,975,407
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
89
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
30.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$455,975,407 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
89 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
30% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015168 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class A Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
EMGRX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class A Shares |
|
$63 |
|
1.20% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 63
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.20%
|
[16] |
| Net Assets |
$ 455,975,407
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
89
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
30.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$455,975,407 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
89 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
30% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015173 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class A Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FSCAX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class A Shares |
|
$64 |
|
1.20% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 64
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.20%
|
[17] |
| Net Assets |
$ 285,219,158
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
81
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
14.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$285,219,158 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
14% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015175 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class C Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FSCVX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class C Shares |
|
$105 |
|
1.95% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 105
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.95%
|
[18] |
| Net Assets |
$ 285,219,158
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
81
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
14.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$285,219,158 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
14% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000171405 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class R6 Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FSCWX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class R6 Shares |
|
$42 |
|
0.78% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 42
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.78%
|
[19] |
| Net Assets |
$ 285,219,158
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
81
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
14.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$285,219,158 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
14% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015177 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class I Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FSCCX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class I Shares |
|
$51 |
|
0.95% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 51
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.95%
|
[20] |
| Net Assets |
$ 285,219,158
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
81
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
14.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$285,219,158 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
14% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015212 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Dividend Value Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class I Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FAQIX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Dividend Value Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class I Shares |
|
$37 |
|
0.70% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 37
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.70%
|
[21] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,432,973,116
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
69
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
28.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$3,432,973,116 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
28% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000123980 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Dividend Value Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class R6 Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FFEFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen Dividend Value Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class R6 Shares |
|
$32 |
|
0.60% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 32
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.60%
|
[22] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,432,973,116
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
69
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
28.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fund net assets |
|
|
$3,432,973,116 |
|
|
|
| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
| Portfolio turnover (%) |
|
|
28% |
|
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
|
| C000015210 [Member] |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
Nuveen Dividend Value Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class C Shares
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FFECX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Dividend Value Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Cost of a $10,000 investment |
|
Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
|
| Class C Shares |
|
$90 |
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1.70% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 90
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.70%
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[23] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,432,973,116
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| Holdings Count | Holding |
69
|
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| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
28.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
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| Fund net assets |
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$3,432,973,116 |
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| Total number of portfolio holdings |
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69 |
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| Portfolio turnover (%) |
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28% |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
|
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| C000015208 [Member] |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
Nuveen Dividend Value Fund
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| Class Name |
Class A Shares
|
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| Trading Symbol |
FFEIX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Dividend Value Fund for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 257‑8787
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| Additional Information Website |
https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Cost of a $10,000 investment |
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Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment* |
| |
|
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| Class A Shares |
|
$50 |
|
0.95% | * Annualized for period less than one year.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 50
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.95%
|
[24] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,432,973,116
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holding |
69
|
|
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover |
28.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
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|
|
|
|
|
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| Fund net assets |
|
|
$3,432,973,116 |
|
|
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| Total number of portfolio holdings |
|
|
69 |
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| Portfolio turnover (%) |
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|
28% |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
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