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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name AMERICAN PENSION INVESTORS TRUST
Entity Central Index Key 0000764859
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
C000023127  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Growth Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol AFGGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Growth Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$65
1.25%

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$121,720,875
Number of Portfolio Holdings
199
Advisory Fee
$506,971
Portfolio Turnover
22%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
0.9%
Communications
0.4%
Energy
1.2%
Real Estate
1.2%
Utilities
1.4%
Consumer Staples
2.0%
Materials
2.3%
Consumer Discretionary
7.3%
Financials
14.0%
Health Care
18.8%
Technology
19.7%
Industrials
30.8%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the period ended July 31, 2026. 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 65
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.25%
AssetsNet $ 121,720,875
Holdings Count | Holding 199
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 506,971
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.00%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000023126  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Growth Fund
Class Name Class L
Trading Symbol APITX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Growth Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class L
$117
2.25%

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$121,720,875
Number of Portfolio Holdings
199
Advisory Fee
$506,971
Portfolio Turnover
22%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
0.9%
Communications
0.4%
Energy
1.2%
Real Estate
1.2%
Utilities
1.4%
Consumer Staples
2.0%
Materials
2.3%
Consumer Discretionary
7.3%
Financials
14.0%
Health Care
18.8%
Technology
19.7%
Industrials
30.8%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the period ended July 31, 2026. 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 117
Expense Ratio, Percent 2.25%
AssetsNet $ 121,720,875
Holdings Count | Holding 199
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 506,971
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.00%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000127241  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Growth Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol APGRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Growth Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$65
1.25%

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$121,720,875
Number of Portfolio Holdings
199
Advisory Fee
$506,971
Portfolio Turnover
22%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
0.9%
Communications
0.4%
Energy
1.2%
Real Estate
1.2%
Utilities
1.4%
Consumer Staples
2.0%
Materials
2.3%
Consumer Discretionary
7.3%
Financials
14.0%
Health Care
18.8%
Technology
19.7%
Industrials
30.8%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the period ended July 31, 2026. 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 65
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.25%
AssetsNet $ 121,720,875
Holdings Count | Holding 199
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 506,971
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.00%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000023136  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Bond Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol APIUX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Bond Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$58
1.17%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 58
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.17%
AssetsNet $ 340,340,493
Holdings Count | Holding 312
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 703,634
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$340,340,493
Number of Portfolio Holdings
312
Advisory Fee
$703,634
Portfolio Turnover
13%
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Weighting (% of total investments) 

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Asset Backed Securities
4.0%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
2.6%
Corporate Bonds
47.7%
Exchange-Traded Funds
2.8%
U.S. Government & Agencies
42.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

Effective June 2, 2026, the Fund changed its name from Yorktown Multi-Sector Bond Fund to Yorktown Bond Fund. There were no other material changes during the period ended July 31, 2026.
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000169022  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Bond Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol AFFCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Bond Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$82
1.66%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 82
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.66%
AssetsNet $ 340,340,493
Holdings Count | Holding 312
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 703,634
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$340,340,493
Number of Portfolio Holdings
312
Advisory Fee
$703,634
Portfolio Turnover
13%
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Weighting (% of total investments) 

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Asset Backed Securities
4.0%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
2.6%
Corporate Bonds
47.7%
Exchange-Traded Funds
2.8%
U.S. Government & Agencies
42.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

Effective June 2, 2026, the Fund changed its name from Yorktown Multi-Sector Bond Fund to Yorktown Bond Fund. There were no other material changes during the period ended July 31, 2026.
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000023135  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Bond Fund
Class Name Class L
Trading Symbol AFFIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Bond Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class L
$83
1.67%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 83
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.67%
AssetsNet $ 340,340,493
Holdings Count | Holding 312
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 703,634
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$340,340,493
Number of Portfolio Holdings
312
Advisory Fee
$703,634
Portfolio Turnover
13%
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Weighting (% of total investments) 

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Asset Backed Securities
4.0%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
2.6%
Corporate Bonds
47.7%
Exchange-Traded Funds
2.8%
U.S. Government & Agencies
42.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

Effective June 2, 2026, the Fund changed its name from Yorktown Multi-Sector Bond Fund to Yorktown Bond Fund. There were no other material changes during the period ended July 31, 2026.
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000085545  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Bond Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol APIIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Bond Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$33
0.67%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67%
AssetsNet $ 340,340,493
Holdings Count | Holding 312
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 703,634
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$340,340,493
Number of Portfolio Holdings
312
Advisory Fee
$703,634
Portfolio Turnover
13%
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Weighting (% of total investments) 

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Asset Backed Securities
4.0%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
2.6%
Corporate Bonds
47.7%
Exchange-Traded Funds
2.8%
U.S. Government & Agencies
42.9%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

Effective June 2, 2026, the Fund changed its name from Yorktown Multi-Sector Bond Fund to Yorktown Bond Fund. There were no other material changes during the period ended July 31, 2026.
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000023132  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Short Term Bond Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol APIMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Short Term Bond Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$39
0.79%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.79%
AssetsNet $ 172,786,361
Holdings Count | Holding 165
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 427,995
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$172,786,361
Number of Portfolio Holdings
165
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$427,995
Portfolio Turnover
19%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments) 

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Asset Backed Securities
6.5%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
1.6%
Corporate Bonds
41.9%
U.S. Government & Agencies
50.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000023131  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Short Term Bond Fund
Class Name Class L
Trading Symbol AFMMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Short Term Bond Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class L
$71
1.44%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 71
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.44%
AssetsNet $ 172,786,361
Holdings Count | Holding 165
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 427,995
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$172,786,361
Number of Portfolio Holdings
165
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$427,995
Portfolio Turnover
19%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments) 

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Asset Backed Securities
6.5%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
1.6%
Corporate Bonds
41.9%
U.S. Government & Agencies
50.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000127242  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Short Term Bond Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol APIBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Short Term Bond Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$39
0.79%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.79%
AssetsNet $ 172,786,361
Holdings Count | Holding 165
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 427,995
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$172,786,361
Number of Portfolio Holdings
165
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$427,995
Portfolio Turnover
19%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Weighting (% of total investments) 

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Asset Backed Securities
6.5%
Collateralized Loan Obligations
1.6%
Corporate Bonds
41.9%
U.S. Government & Agencies
50.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000169010  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol YOVAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Small Cap Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$81
1.60%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 81
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.60%
AssetsNet $ 36,018,501
Holdings Count | Holding 92
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 93,236
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 45.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$36,018,501
Number of Portfolio Holdings
92
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$93,236
Portfolio Turnover
45%
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
1.4%
Real Estate
1.3%
Energy
3.0%
Materials
3.6%
Consumer Staples
4.0%
Consumer Discretionary
8.9%
Health Care
13.5%
Financials
15.9%
Industrials
24.0%
Technology
24.4%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the period ended July 31, 2026. 
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000169012  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class L
Trading Symbol YOVLX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Small Cap Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class L
$119
2.35%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 119
Expense Ratio, Percent 2.35%
AssetsNet $ 36,018,501
Holdings Count | Holding 92
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 93,236
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 45.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$36,018,501
Number of Portfolio Holdings
92
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$93,236
Portfolio Turnover
45%
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
1.4%
Real Estate
1.3%
Energy
3.0%
Materials
3.6%
Consumer Staples
4.0%
Consumer Discretionary
8.9%
Health Care
13.5%
Financials
15.9%
Industrials
24.0%
Technology
24.4%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the period ended July 31, 2026. 
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
C000169013  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Yorktown Small Cap Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol YOVIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Yorktown Small Cap Fund for the period of February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 933-8274.
Additional Information Phone Number (888) 933-8274
Additional Information Website https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$68
1.35%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 68
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.35%
AssetsNet $ 36,018,501
Holdings Count | Holding 92
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 93,236
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 45.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$36,018,501
Number of Portfolio Holdings
92
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$93,236
Portfolio Turnover
45%
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
1.4%
Real Estate
1.3%
Energy
3.0%
Materials
3.6%
Consumer Staples
4.0%
Consumer Discretionary
8.9%
Health Care
13.5%
Financials
15.9%
Industrials
24.0%
Technology
24.4%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the period ended July 31, 2026. 
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.yorktownfunds.com/all-fund-literature/