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| Document Type | N-CSRS | |||||||
| Amendment Flag | false | |||||||
| Registrant Name | American Funds Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001785347 | |||||||
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |||||||
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2026 | |||||||
| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class A | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class A | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | AGVFX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypotheti cal $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 44 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.86% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector sset s) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class C | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class C | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | AGVDX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 80 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.56% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class T | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class T | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | AGVTX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10 ,000 invest ment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 28 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.55% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class F-1 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class F-1 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | AGVEX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six m onths? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 42 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.82% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class F-2 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class F-2 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | AGVGX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypo th etical $10,00 0 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 29 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.56% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class F-3 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class F-3 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | AGVHX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 23 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.45% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net ass ets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class 529-A | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class 529-A | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | CGVYX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypoth et ical $10,000 invest ment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 41 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.81% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class 529-C | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class 529-C | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | CGVBX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypot hetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 82 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.60% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio hold (percent of net assets)ings b y sector |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class 529-E | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class 529-E | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | CGVEX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualiz
e d. |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 53 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.03% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by s (percent of net assets)ect or |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class 529-T | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class 529-T | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | CGVTX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
|
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 31 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.60% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by s (percent of net assets)ector |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class 529-F-1 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class 529-F-1 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | CGVFX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund c (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)os ts for the last six months?
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 32 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.63% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class 529-F-2 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class 529-F-2 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | CGVGX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for t (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)h e last six months?
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 29 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.57% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net a ssets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class 529-F-3 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class 529-F-3 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | CGVHX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annuali
ze d. |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 26 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.51% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class R-1 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class R-1 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | RGLAX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (base d on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 72 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.40% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio (percent of net assets)holdin gs by sector |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class R-2 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class R-2 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | RGLBX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six m (based on a o nths?hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 79 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.54% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class R-2E | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class R-2E | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | RGLHX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund co (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)s ts for the last six months ?
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 60 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.17% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class R-3 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class R-3 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | RGLDX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six m (o nths?based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 55 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.08% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio ho (percent of net assets)ldings by sector |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class R-4 | ||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class R-4 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | RGLEX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six m (based on a hypothetical $10,000 o nths?investment )
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 41 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.80% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class R-5E | ||||||||
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| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class R-5E | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | RGLJX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypo thetical $10,000 investment )
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 30 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.59% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class R-5 | ||||||||
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| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class R-5 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | RGLFX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 26 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.51% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® Global Insight Fund - Class R-6 | ||||||||
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| Fund Name | American Funds® Global Insight Fund | |||||||
| Class Name | Class R-6 | |||||||
| Trading Symbol | RGLGX | |||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Global Insight Fund (the "fund") for the period from 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 about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. | |||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |||||||
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6 | |||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 23 | |||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.45% | [1] | ||||||
| Net Assets | $ 20,579,000,000 | |||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 191 | |||||||
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 19.00% | |||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets) |
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