v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Gateway Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0001406305
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-annual Shareholder Report
C000146363  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol GCPAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class A
$48
0.93%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.93%
AssetsNet $ 333,770,090
Holdings Count | Holding 291
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 725,975
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$333,770,090
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)291
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate15%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$725,975
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
42.8%
Banks
3.5%
Pharmaceuticals
3.7%
Broadline Retail
3.8%
Financial Services
3.9%
Software
7.5%
Interactive Media & Services
7.8%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
8.0%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
19.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Table Summary
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.7%
Microsoft Corp.
4.3%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
3.2%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A
2.6%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
2.0%
Tesla, Inc.
2.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000146364  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol GCPCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class C
$86
1.68%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 86
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.68%
AssetsNet $ 333,770,090
Holdings Count | Holding 291
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 725,975
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$333,770,090
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)291
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate15%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$725,975
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
42.8%
Banks
3.5%
Pharmaceuticals
3.7%
Broadline Retail
3.8%
Financial Services
3.9%
Software
7.5%
Interactive Media & Services
7.8%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
8.0%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
19.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Table Summary
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.7%
Microsoft Corp.
4.3%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
3.2%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A
2.6%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
2.0%
Tesla, Inc.
2.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000190731  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund
Class Name Class N
Trading Symbol GCPNX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class N
$32
0.63%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 333,770,090
Holdings Count | Holding 291
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 725,975
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$333,770,090
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)291
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate15%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$725,975
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
42.8%
Banks
3.5%
Pharmaceuticals
3.7%
Broadline Retail
3.8%
Financial Services
3.9%
Software
7.5%
Interactive Media & Services
7.8%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
8.0%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
19.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Table Summary
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.7%
Microsoft Corp.
4.3%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
3.2%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A
2.6%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
2.0%
Tesla, Inc.
2.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000146365  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund
Class Name Class Y
Trading Symbol GCPYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class Y
$35
0.68%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.68%
AssetsNet $ 333,770,090
Holdings Count | Holding 291
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 725,975
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$333,770,090
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)291
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate15%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$725,975
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
42.8%
Banks
3.5%
Pharmaceuticals
3.7%
Broadline Retail
3.8%
Financial Services
3.9%
Software
7.5%
Interactive Media & Services
7.8%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
8.0%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
19.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Table Summary
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.7%
Microsoft Corp.
4.3%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
3.2%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.8%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A
2.6%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
2.0%
Tesla, Inc.
2.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000052969  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol GATEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Fund for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class A
$47
0.93%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.93%
AssetsNet $ 7,297,251,526
Holdings Count | Holding 226
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 20,131,908
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$7,297,251,526
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)226
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate5%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$20,131,908
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
36.7%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
3.0%
Machinery
3.4%
Pharmaceuticals
3.6%
Financial Services
3.7%
Banks
3.8%
Broadline Retail
4.0%
Software
7.1%
Interactive Media & Services
8.1%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
8.4%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
18.2%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open purchased and written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Table Summary
NVIDIA Corp.
7.7%
Apple, Inc.
6.8%
Microsoft Corp.
4.7%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
4.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.0%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.9%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.2%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
2.1%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Tesla, Inc.
1.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000052970  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol GTECX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Fund for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class C
$86
1.70%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 86
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.70%
AssetsNet $ 7,297,251,526
Holdings Count | Holding 226
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 20,131,908
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$7,297,251,526
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)226
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate5%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$20,131,908
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
36.7%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
3.0%
Machinery
3.4%
Pharmaceuticals
3.6%
Financial Services
3.7%
Banks
3.8%
Broadline Retail
4.0%
Software
7.1%
Interactive Media & Services
8.1%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
8.4%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
18.2%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open purchased and written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Table Summary
NVIDIA Corp.
7.7%
Apple, Inc.
6.8%
Microsoft Corp.
4.7%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
4.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.0%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.9%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.2%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
2.1%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Tesla, Inc.
1.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000190730  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Fund
Class Name Class N
Trading Symbol GTENX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Fund for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class N
$33
0.65%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65%
AssetsNet $ 7,297,251,526
Holdings Count | Holding 226
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 20,131,908
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$7,297,251,526
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)226
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate5%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$20,131,908
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
36.7%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
3.0%
Machinery
3.4%
Pharmaceuticals
3.6%
Financial Services
3.7%
Banks
3.8%
Broadline Retail
4.0%
Software
7.1%
Interactive Media & Services
8.1%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
8.4%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
18.2%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open purchased and written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Table Summary
NVIDIA Corp.
7.7%
Apple, Inc.
6.8%
Microsoft Corp.
4.7%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
4.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.0%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.9%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.2%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
2.1%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Tesla, Inc.
1.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

C000052971  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Gateway Fund
Class Name Class Y
Trading Symbol GTEYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Gateway Fund for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information (including tax information) about the Fund at im.natixis.com/funddocuments. You can also request the information by contacting us at (800) 225-5478 or by contacting your financial intermediary directly.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 225-5478
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">im.natixis.com/funddocuments</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference
Class Y
$35
0.70%
Footnote Description
Footnote
Annualized for periods less than one year (if applicable).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70%
AssetsNet $ 7,297,251,526
Holdings Count | Holding 226
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 20,131,908
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$7,297,251,526
  • # of Portfolio Holdings (including overnight repurchase agreements and derivatives)226
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate5%
  • Total Advisory Fees Paid (after waiver/reimbursement, if applicable)$20,131,908
Holdings [Text Block]

Industry Summary

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other investments less than 3% of net assetsFootnote Reference*
36.7%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
3.0%
Machinery
3.4%
Pharmaceuticals
3.6%
Financial Services
3.7%
Banks
3.8%
Broadline Retail
4.0%
Software
7.1%
Interactive Media & Services
8.1%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
8.4%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
18.2%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Net of other assets less liabilities (including open purchased and written options)
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Table Summary
NVIDIA Corp.
7.7%
Apple, Inc.
6.8%
Microsoft Corp.
4.7%
Alphabet, Inc., Class C
4.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.0%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.9%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.2%
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A
2.1%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Tesla, Inc.
1.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes 

There were no material fund changes during the period. 

Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

There were no material fund changes during the period.