v3.26.1
Expense Example - DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS IV - A, C, R, and Institutional - Nomura Healthcare Fund
Mar. 31, 2026
USD ($)
A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 691
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 947
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 1,222
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 2,006
C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 299
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 626
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 1,078
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 2,334
R  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 149
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 472
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 819
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,797
Institutional  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 98
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 317
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 553
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 1,232