v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name EMPOWER FUNDS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0000356476
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026
Empower Core Strategies: Flexible Bond Fund - Institutional Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Core Strategies: Flexible Bond Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MXEDX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Core Strategies: Flexible Bond Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 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 https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Core Strategies: Flexible Bond Fund
(Institutional Class/MXEDX)
$
45		0.45
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.45%
Net Assets $ 1,279,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,037
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,600,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 39.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,279M
Total number of portfolio holdings
1,037
Total advisory fee paid
$
2.6M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
39
%
Average Credit Quality
A1
Weighted Average Maturity
12 years
Effective Duration
5.25 years
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.13%3.37
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50%3.26
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88%3.12
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63%2.61
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88%2.52
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38%2.46
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.00%2.18
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.75%1.97
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 5.00%1.97
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63%1.75
%
CREDIT RATING ALLOCATION
(a)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
(a) Security ratings disclosed with the exception of those labeled “Not Rated” are provided by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization ("NRSRO"). Our preferred vendor has been chosen based on asset coverage and historical ratings accuracy. When ratings are unavailable from our preferred vendor, other NRSROs may be utilized.
Credit Quality Explanation [Text Block] Security ratings disclosed with the exception of those labeled “Not Rated” are provided by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization ("NRSRO"). Our preferred vendor has been chosen based on asset coverage and historical ratings accuracy. When ratings are unavailable from our preferred vendor, other NRSROs may be utilized.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.13%3.37
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50%3.26
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88%3.12
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63%2.61
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88%2.52
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38%2.46
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.00%2.18
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.75%1.97
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 5.00%1.97
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63%1.75
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Core Strategies: Flexible Bond Fund - Investor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Core Strategies: Flexible Bond Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol MXEWX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Core Strategies: Flexible Bond Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 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 https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Core Strategies: Flexible Bond Fund
(Investor Class/MXEWX)
$
76		0.76
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 76
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.76%
Net Assets $ 1,279,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,037
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,600,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 39.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,279M
Total number of portfolio holdings
1,037
Total advisory fee paid
$
2.6M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
39
%
Average Credit Quality
A1
Weighted Average Maturity
12 years
Effective Duration
5.25 years
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.13%3.37
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50%3.26
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88%3.12
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63%2.61
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88%2.52
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38%2.46
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.00%2.18
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.75%1.97
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 5.00%1.97
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63%1.75
%
CREDIT RATING ALLOCATION
(a)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
(a) Security ratings disclosed with the exception of those labeled “Not Rated” are provided by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization ("NRSRO"). Our preferred vendor has been chosen based on asset coverage and historical ratings accuracy. When ratings are unavailable from our preferred vendor, other NRSROs may be utilized.
Credit Quality Explanation [Text Block] Security ratings disclosed with the exception of those labeled “Not Rated” are provided by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization ("NRSRO"). Our preferred vendor has been chosen based on asset coverage and historical ratings accuracy. When ratings are unavailable from our preferred vendor, other NRSROs may be utilized.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.13%3.37
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50%3.26
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88%3.12
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63%2.61
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88%2.52
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38%2.46
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.00%2.18
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.75%1.97
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 5.00%1.97
%
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63%1.75
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Core Strategies: Inflation-Protected Securities Fund - Institutional Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Core Strategies: Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MXEGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Core Strategies: Inflation-Protected Securities Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 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 https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Core Strategies: Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
(Institutional Class/MXEGX)
$
35		0.35
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.35%
Net Assets $ 927,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 171
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,300,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 123.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
927M
Total number of portfolio holdings
171
Total advisory fee paid
$
1.3M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
123
%
Average Credit Quality
Aa1
Weighted Average Maturity
7 years
Effective Duration
4.16 years
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.63%15.78
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.88%13.91
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 0.25%11.09
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 0.13%10.29
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.13%7.54
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.88%6.86
%
Federal Home Loan Bank 3.70%4.95
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 2.38%3.19
%
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security 6.00%1.68
%
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security 5.50%1.64
%
CREDIT RATING ALLOCATION
(a)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
(a) Security ratings disclosed with the exception of those labeled “Not Rated” are provided by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization ("NRSRO"). Our preferred vendor has been chosen based on asset coverage and historical ratings accuracy. When ratings are unavailable from our preferred vendor, other NRSROs may be utilized.
Credit Quality Explanation [Text Block] Security ratings disclosed with the exception of those labeled “Not Rated” are provided by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization ("NRSRO"). Our preferred vendor has been chosen based on asset coverage and historical ratings accuracy. When ratings are unavailable from our preferred vendor, other NRSROs may be utilized.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.63%15.78
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.88%13.91
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 0.25%11.09
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 0.13%10.29
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.13%7.54
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.88%6.86
%
Federal Home Loan Bank 3.70%4.95
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 2.38%3.19
%
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security 6.00%1.68
%
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security 5.50%1.64
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Core Strategies: Inflation-Protected Securities Fund - Investor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Core Strategies: Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol MXEYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Core Strategies: Inflation-Protected Securities Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 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 https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Core Strategies: Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
(Investor Class/MXEYX)
$
70		0.70
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 70
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70%
Net Assets $ 927,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 171
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,300,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 123.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
927M
Total number of portfolio holdings
171
Total advisory fee paid
$
1.3M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
123
%
Average Credit Quality
Aa1
Weighted Average Maturity
7 years
Effective Duration
4.16 years
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.63%15.78
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.88%13.91
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 0.25%11.09
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 0.13%10.29
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.13%7.54
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.88%6.86
%
Federal Home Loan Bank 3.70%4.95
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 2.38%3.19
%
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security 6.00%1.68
%
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security 5.50%1.64
%
CREDIT RATING ALLOCATION
(a)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
(a) Security ratings disclosed with the exception of those labeled “Not Rated” are provided by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization ("NRSRO"). Our preferred vendor has been chosen based on asset coverage and historical ratings accuracy. When ratings are unavailable from our preferred vendor, other NRSROs may be utilized.
Credit Quality Explanation [Text Block] Security ratings disclosed with the exception of those labeled “Not Rated” are provided by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization ("NRSRO"). Our preferred vendor has been chosen based on asset coverage and historical ratings accuracy. When ratings are unavailable from our preferred vendor, other NRSROs may be utilized.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.63%15.78
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.88%13.91
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 0.25%11.09
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 0.13%10.29
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.13%7.54
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 1.88%6.86
%
Federal Home Loan Bank 3.70%4.95
%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds TIPS 2.38%3.19
%
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security 6.00%1.68
%
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security 5.50%1.64
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Core Strategies: International Equity Fund - Institutional Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Core Strategies: International Equity Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MXECX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Core Strategies: International Equity Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 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 https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Core Strategies: International Equity Fund
(Institutional Class/MXECX)
$
67		0.65
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 67
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65%
Net Assets $ 1,155,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 858
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,900,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 11.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,155M
Total number of portfolio holdings
858
Total advisory fee paid
$
2.9M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
11
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
ASML Holding NV2.58
%
Novartis AG1.37
%
Novo Nordisk A/S Class B1.37
%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd Sponsored ADR1.15
%
HSBC Holdings PLC1.08
%
Unilever PLC1.04
%
Roche Holding AG0.93
%
U.S. Treasury Bills 3.66%0.92
%
Shell PLC0.90
%
Tencent Holdings Ltd0.87
%
GEOGRAPHICAL ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
ASML Holding NV2.58
%
Novartis AG1.37
%
Novo Nordisk A/S Class B1.37
%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd Sponsored ADR1.15
%
HSBC Holdings PLC1.08
%
Unilever PLC1.04
%
Roche Holding AG0.93
%
U.S. Treasury Bills 3.66%0.92
%
Shell PLC0.90
%
Tencent Holdings Ltd0.87
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Core Strategies: International Equity Fund - Investor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Core Strategies: International Equity Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol MXEVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Core Strategies: International Equity Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 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 https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Core Strategies: International Equity Fund
(Investor Class/MXEVX)
$
97		0.94
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 97
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.94%
Net Assets $ 1,155,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 858
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,900,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 11.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,155M
Total number of portfolio holdings
858
Total advisory fee paid
$
2.9M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
11
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
ASML Holding NV2.58
%
Novartis AG1.37
%
Novo Nordisk A/S Class B1.37
%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd Sponsored ADR1.15
%
HSBC Holdings PLC1.08
%
Unilever PLC1.04
%
Roche Holding AG0.93
%
U.S. Treasury Bills 3.66%0.92
%
Shell PLC0.90
%
Tencent Holdings Ltd0.87
%
GEOGRAPHICAL ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
ASML Holding NV2.58
%
Novartis AG1.37
%
Novo Nordisk A/S Class B1.37
%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd Sponsored ADR1.15
%
HSBC Holdings PLC1.08
%
Unilever PLC1.04
%
Roche Holding AG0.93
%
U.S. Treasury Bills 3.66%0.92
%
Shell PLC0.90
%
Tencent Holdings Ltd0.87
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Core Strategies: U.S. Equity Fund - Institutional Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Core Strategies: U.S. Equity Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MXEBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Core Strategies: U.S. Equity Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 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 https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Core Strategies: U.S. Equity Fund
(Institutional Class/MXEBX)
$
58		0.55
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 58
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.55%
Net Assets $ 817,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 653
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,800,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
817M
Total number of portfolio holdings
653
Total advisory fee paid
$
1.8M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
18
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Apple Inc5.03
%
NVIDIA Corp4.57
%
Microsoft Corp3.35
%
Amazon.com Inc2.63
%
Alphabet Inc Class C2.07
%
Broadcom Inc1.71
%
Alphabet Inc Class A1.60
%
Advanced Micro Devices Inc1.49
%
Micron Technology Inc1.39
%
Tesla Inc1.20
%
SECTOR ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Apple Inc5.03
%
NVIDIA Corp4.57
%
Microsoft Corp3.35
%
Amazon.com Inc2.63
%
Alphabet Inc Class C2.07
%
Broadcom Inc1.71
%
Alphabet Inc Class A1.60
%
Advanced Micro Devices Inc1.49
%
Micron Technology Inc1.39
%
Tesla Inc1.20
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Core Strategies: U.S. Equity Fund - Investor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Core Strategies: U.S. Equity Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol MXETX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Core Strategies: U.S. Equity Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 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 https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Core Strategies: U.S. Equity Fund
(Investor Class/MXETX)
$
92		0.87
%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 92
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.87%
Net Assets $ 817,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 653
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,800,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
817M
Total number of portfolio holdings
653
Total advisory fee paid
$
1.8M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
18
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Apple Inc5.03
%
NVIDIA Corp4.57
%
Microsoft Corp3.35
%
Amazon.com Inc2.63
%
Alphabet Inc Class C2.07
%
Broadcom Inc1.71
%
Alphabet Inc Class A1.60
%
Advanced Micro Devices Inc1.49
%
Micron Technology Inc1.39
%
Tesla Inc1.20
%
SECTOR ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Apple Inc5.03
%
NVIDIA Corp4.57
%
Microsoft Corp3.35
%
Amazon.com Inc2.63
%
Alphabet Inc Class C2.07
%
Broadcom Inc1.71
%
Alphabet Inc Class A1.60
%
Advanced Micro Devices Inc1.49
%
Micron Technology Inc1.39
%
Tesla Inc1.20
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.