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Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS/A
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Registrant Name Nuveen Investment Trust V
Entity Central Index Key 0001380786
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2026
C000042237 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Preferred Securities and Income Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol NPSRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Preferred Securities and Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://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
  $38    0.74%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74% [1]
Net Assets $ 6,053,644,774
Holdings Count | Holding 230
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2026)
Fund net assets
   $ 6,053,644,774  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     230  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     8%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO   LOGO   LOGO
(1) Includes 84.0% of $1,000 Par Preferred and/or Contingent Capital Securities.
(2) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000171408 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Preferred Securities and Income Fund
Class Name Class R6 Shares
Trading Symbol NPSFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen Preferred Securities and Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://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
  $34    0.67%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67% [2]
Net Assets $ 6,053,644,774
Holdings Count | Holding 230
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2026)
Fund net assets
   $ 6,053,644,774  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     230  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     8%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO   LOGO   LOGO
(1) Includes 84.0% of $1,000 Par Preferred and/or Contingent Capital Securities.
(2) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000042236 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Preferred Securities and Income Fund
Class Name Class C Shares
Trading Symbol NPSCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Preferred Securities and Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://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
  $89    1.74%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 89
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.74% [3]
Net Assets $ 6,053,644,774
Holdings Count | Holding 230
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2026)
Fund net assets
   $ 6,053,644,774  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     230  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     8%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO   LOGO   LOGO
(1) Includes 84.0% of $1,000 Par Preferred and/or Contingent Capital Securities.
(2) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000042234 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Preferred Securities and Income Fund
Class Name Class A Shares
Trading Symbol NPSAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Preferred Securities and Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://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
  $51    0.99%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 51
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.99% [4]
Net Assets $ 6,053,644,774
Holdings Count | Holding 230
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2026)
Fund net assets
   $ 6,053,644,774  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     230  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     8%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO   LOGO   LOGO
(1) Includes 84.0% of $1,000 Par Preferred and/or Contingent Capital Securities.
(2) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000081597 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Flexible Income Fund
Class Name Class A Shares
Trading Symbol NWQAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Flexible Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://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
  $50    0.96%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 50
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.96% [5]
Net Assets $ 869,571,352
Holdings Count | Holding 185
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2026)
Fund net assets
   $ 869,571,352  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     185  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     18%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
(1) Includes 35.8% of $1,000 Par Preferred and/or Contingent Capital Securities.
(2) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000081598 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Flexible Income Fund
Class Name Class C Shares
Trading Symbol NWQCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Flexible Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://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
  $88    1.71%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 88
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.71% [6]
Net Assets $ 869,571,352
Holdings Count | Holding 185
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2026)
Fund net assets
   $ 869,571,352  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     185  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     18%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
(1) Includes 35.8% of $1,000 Par Preferred and/or Contingent Capital Securities.
(2) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000171409 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Flexible Income Fund
Class Name Class R6 Shares
Trading Symbol NQWFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class R6 Shares of the Nuveen Flexible Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://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
  $34    0.65%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65% [7]
Net Assets $ 869,571,352
Holdings Count | Holding 185
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2026)
Fund net assets
   $ 869,571,352  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     185  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     18%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
(1) Includes 35.8% of $1,000 Par Preferred and/or Contingent Capital Securities.
(2) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
C000081600 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nuveen Flexible Income Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol NWQIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Flexible Income Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information athttps://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    0.71%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.71% [8]
Net Assets $ 869,571,352
Holdings Count | Holding 185
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics (as of February 28, 2026)
Fund net assets
   $ 869,571,352  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     185  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     18%  
Holdings [Text Block]
LOGO
LOGO
(1) Includes 35.8% of $1,000 Par Preferred and/or Contingent Capital Securities.
(2) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
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