Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended |
Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($) Holding |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Document Type | N-CSRS | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Registrant Name | NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENTS FUNDS TRUST | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001469192 | |
Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2024 | |
C000216486 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund (formerly known as MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund) | |
Class Name | Class A | |
Trading Symbol | VCRAX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1 Class A $ 1.28 % 1. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 69 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.28% | [1] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $15,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. Effective February 21, 2020, the Voya CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund (the "Predecessor Fund") was reorganized into the Fund. As accounting successor to the Predecessor Fund, the Fund has assumed the Predecessor Fund’s historical performance. Therefore, the performance information shown below includes that of the Predecessor Fund, which had a different fee structure than the Fund. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Class A Shares - Including sales charges 10/16/2013 7.71 % 19.30 % 3.76 % 5.60 % Class A Shares - Excluding sales charges 13.98 % 26.25 % 5.00 % 6.23 % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.13 % 33.68 % 12.03 % 9.78 % FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net) 3 12.91 % 27.60 % 4.51 % 5.70 % Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average 4 12.69 % 25.77 % 6.20 % 5.66 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net), which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, a market-capitalization-weighted index of worldwide infrastructure and infrastructure-related securities. Constituent weights are adjusted semi-annually according to three broad industry sectors: 50% utilities, 30% transportation, and a 20% mix of other sectors. 4. The Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average is representative of funds that invest more than 60% of their assets in stocks of companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Industries considered to be part of the infrastructure sector include: oil & gas midstream; waste management; airports; integrated shipping; railroads; shipping & ports; trucking; engineering & construction; infrastructure operations; and the utilities sector. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Oct. 16, 2013 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 871,069,730 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 54 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United States 60.6 % Spain 9.1 % Canada 7.2 % United Kingdom 4.0 % France 3.4 % Italy 3.0 % Japan 2.9 % China 2.6 % Hong Kong 1.7 % Mexico 1.3 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000216482 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund (formerly known as MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund) | |
Class Name | Class C | |
Trading Symbol | VCRCX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class C $ 2.08 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 112 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 2.08% | [2],[3] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. Effective February 21, 2020, the Voya CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund (the "Predecessor Fund") was reorganized into the Fund. As accounting successor to the Predecessor Fund, the Fund has assumed the Predecessor Fund’s historical performance. Therefore, the performance information shown below includes that of the Predecessor Fund, which had a different fee structure than the Fund. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Since Class C Shares - Including sales charges 2/28/2019 12.52 % 24.17 % 4.17 % 5.71 % Class C Shares - Excluding sales charges 13.52 % 25.17 % 4.17 % 5.71 % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.13 % 33.68 % 12.03 % 12.17 % FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net) 3 12.91 % 27.60 % 4.51 % 5.79 % Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average 4 12.69 % 25.77 % 6.20 % 5.96 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net), which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, a market-capitalization-weighted index of worldwide infrastructure and infrastructure-related securities. Constituent weights are adjusted semi-annually according to three broad industry sectors: 50% utilities, 30% transportation, and a 20% mix of other sectors. 4. The Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average is representative of funds that invest more than 60% of their assets in stocks of companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Industries considered to be part of the infrastructure sector include: oil & gas midstream; waste management; airports; integrated shipping; railroads; shipping & ports; trucking; engineering & construction; infrastructure operations; and the utilities sector. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 28, 2019 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 871,069,730 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 54 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United States 60.6 % Spain 9.1 % Canada 7.2 % United Kingdom 4.0 % France 3.4 % Italy 3.0 % Japan 2.9 % China 2.6 % Hong Kong 1.7 % Mexico 1.3 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000216483 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund (formerly known as MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund) | |
Class Name | Class I | |
Trading Symbol | VCRIX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class I $ 0.97 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 52 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.97% | [4],[5] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. Effective February 21, 2020, the Voya CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund (the "Predecessor Fund") was reorganized into the Fund. As accounting successor to the Predecessor Fund, the Fund has assumed the Predecessor Fund’s historical performance. Therefore, the performance information shown below includes that of the Predecessor Fund, which had a different fee structure than the Fund. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Class I Shares 6/28/2013 14.16 % 26.62 % 5.32 % 6.55 % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.13 % 33.68 % 12.03 % 9.78 % FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net) 3 12.91 % 27.60 % 4.51 % 5.70 % Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average 4 12.69 % 25.77 % 6.20 % 5.66 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net), which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, a market-capitalization-weighted index of worldwide infrastructure and infrastructure-related securities. Constituent weights are adjusted semi-annually according to three broad industry sectors: 50% utilities, 30% transportation, and a 20% mix of other sectors. 4. The Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average is representative of funds that invest more than 60% of their assets in stocks of companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Industries considered to be part of the infrastructure sector include: oil & gas midstream; waste management; airports; integrated shipping; railroads; shipping & ports; trucking; engineering & construction; infrastructure operations; and the utilities sector. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 28, 2013 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 871,069,730 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 54 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United States 60.6 % Spain 9.1 % Canada 7.2 % United Kingdom 4.0 % France 3.4 % Italy 3.0 % Japan 2.9 % China 2.6 % Hong Kong 1.7 % Mexico 1.3 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000216484 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund (formerly known as MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund) | |
Class Name | Class R6 | |
Trading Symbol | VCRQX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1 Class R6 $ 0.92 % 1. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 50 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.92% | [6] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class R6 Shares 2/24/2020 14.17 % 26.67 % 4.13 % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.13 % 33.68 % 11.03 % FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net) 3 12.91 % 27.60 % 3.31 % Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average 4 12.69 % 25.77 % 3.18 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net), which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, a market-capitalization-weighted index of worldwide infrastructure and infrastructure-related securities. Constituent weights are adjusted semi-annually according to three broad industry sectors: 50% utilities, 30% transportation, and a 20% mix of other sectors. 4. The Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average is representative of funds that invest more than 60% of their assets in stocks of companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Industries considered to be part of the infrastructure sector include: oil & gas midstream; waste management; airports; integrated shipping; railroads; shipping & ports; trucking; engineering & construction; infrastructure operations; and the utilities sector. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 24, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 871,069,730 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 54 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United States 60.6 % Spain 9.1 % Canada 7.2 % United Kingdom 4.0 % France 3.4 % Italy 3.0 % Japan 2.9 % China 2.6 % Hong Kong 1.7 % Mexico 1.3 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000216485 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund (formerly known as MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Fund) | |
Class Name | Investor Class | |
Trading Symbol | VCRVX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1 Investor Class $ 1.37 % 1. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 74 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.37% | [7] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Investor Class Shares - Including sales charges 2/24/2020 8.24 % 19.85 % 2.44 % Investor Class Shares - Excluding sales charges 13.94 % 26.15 % 3.68 % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.13 % 33.68 % 11.03 % FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net) 3 12.91 % 27.60 % 3.31 % Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average 4 12.69 % 25.77 % 3.18 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net), which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, a market-capitalization-weighted index of worldwide infrastructure and infrastructure-related securities. Constituent weights are adjusted semi-annually according to three broad industry sectors: 50% utilities, 30% transportation, and a 20% mix of other sectors. 4. The Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average is representative of funds that invest more than 60% of their assets in stocks of companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Industries considered to be part of the infrastructure sector include: oil & gas midstream; waste management; airports; integrated shipping; railroads; shipping & ports; trucking; engineering & construction; infrastructure operations; and the utilities sector. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 24, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 871,069,730 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 54 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United States 60.6 % Spain 9.1 % Canada 7.2 % United Kingdom 4.0 % France 3.4 % Italy 3.0 % Japan 2.9 % China 2.6 % Hong Kong 1.7 % Mexico 1.3 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.7 % CSX Corp. 4.5 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 4.1 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % PG&E Corp. 3.5 % Equinix, Inc. 3.4 % CMS Energy Corp. 3.2 % PPL Corp. 3.2 % American Tower Corp. 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000216492 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Real Estate Fund(formerly known as MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund) | |
Class Name | Class A | |
Trading Symbol | CLARX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class A $ 1.18 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 65 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.18% | [8],[9] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $15,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. Effective February 21, 2020, the Voya Real Estate Fund (the "Predecessor Fund") was reorganized into the Fund. As accounting successor to the Predecessor Fund, the Fund has assumed the Predecessor Fund’s historical performance. Therefore, the performance information shown below includes that of the Predecessor Fund, which had a different fee structure than the Fund. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Class A Shares - Including sales charges 12/20/2002 11.20 % 24.20 % 2.65 % 4.67 % Class A Shares - Excluding sales charges 17.67 % 31.42 % 3.88 % 5.29 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 14.60 % 12.44 % FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index 3 21.15 % 34.09 % 4.09 % 6.72 % CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index 4 21.15 % 34.09 % 3.29 % 5.79 % MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5 21.44 % 36.47 % 4.56 % 6.43 % Morningstar Real Estate Category Average 6 19.68 % 33.39 % 3.53 % 5.63 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® 3. The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of U.S. equity REITs. Constituents of the index include all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50 percent of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property. 4. The returns for the CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, represent the returns of the MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5. The MSCI U.S. REIT ® ® 6. The Morningstar Real Estate Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in real estate investment trusts of various types. REITs are companies that develop and manage real estate properties. There are several different types of REITs, including apartment, factory-outlet, healthcare, hotel, industrial, mortgage, office, and shopping center REITs. Some funds in this category also invest in real estate operating companies. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Dec. 20, 2002 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 294,158,178 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 47 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 48% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments Sector Composition Net Lease Properties 18.3 % Residential 13.5 % Technology Towers 12.0 % Technology Datacenters 10.8 % Industrial Properties 10.2 % Healthcare Facilities 9.3 % Community Shopping Centers 7.8 % Self Storage Property 6.2 % Enclosed Malls 5.6 % Office Buildings 3.2 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000216487 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Real Estate Fund (formerly known as MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund) | |
Class Name | Class C | |
Trading Symbol | CRCRX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class C $ 1.93 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 106 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.93% | [10],[11] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. Effective February 21, 2020, the Voya Real Estate Fund (the "Predecessor Fund") was reorganized into the Fund. As accounting successor to the Predecessor Fund, the Fund has assumed the Predecessor Fund’s historical performance. Therefore, the performance information shown below includes that of the Predecessor Fund, which had a different fee structure than the Fund. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Class C Shares - Including sales charges 1/17/2003 16.13 % 29.19 % 3.09 % 4.49 % Class C Shares - Excluding sales charges 17.13 % 30.19 % 3.09 % 4.49 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 14.60 % 12.44 % FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index 3 21.15 % 34.09 % 4.09 % 6.72 % CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index 4 21.15 % 34.09 % 3.29 % 5.79 % MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5 21.44 % 36.47 % 4.56 % 6.43 % Morningstar Real Estate Category Average 6 19.68 % 33.39 % 3.53 % 5.63 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® 3. The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of U.S. equity REITs. Constituents of the index include all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50 percent of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property. 4. The returns for the CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, represent the returns of the MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5. The MSCI U.S. REIT ® ® 6. The Morningstar Real Estate Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in real estate investment trusts of various types. REITs are companies that develop and manage real estate properties. There are several different types of REITs, including apartment, factory-outlet, healthcare, hotel, industrial, mortgage, office, and shopping center REITs. Some funds in this category also invest in real estate operating companies. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jan. 17, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 294,158,178 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 47 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 48% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments Sector Composition Net Lease Properties 18.3 % Residential 13.5 % Technology Towers 12.0 % Technology Datacenters 10.8 % Industrial Properties 10.2 % Healthcare Facilities 9.3 % Community Shopping Centers 7.8 % Self Storage Property 6.2 % Enclosed Malls 5.6 % Office Buildings 3.2 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000216489 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Real Estate Fund(formerly known as MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund) | |
Class Name | Class I | |
Trading Symbol | CRARX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class I $ 0.83 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 46 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.83% | [12],[13] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. Effective February 21, 2020, the Voya Real Estate Fund (the "Predecessor Fund") was reorganized into the Fund. As accounting successor to the Predecessor Fund, the Fund has assumed the Predecessor Fund’s historical performance. Therefore, the performance information shown below includes that of the Predecessor Fund, which had a different fee structure than the Fund. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Class I Shares 12/31/1996 17.74 % 31.64 % 4.22 % 5.64 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 14.60 % 12.44 % FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index 3 21.15 % 34.09 % 4.09 % 6.72 % CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index 4 21.15 % 34.09 % 3.29 % 5.79 % MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5 21.44 % 36.47 % 4.56 % 6.43 % Morningstar Real Estate Category Average 6 19.68 % 33.39 % 3.53 % 5.63 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® 3. The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of U.S. equity REITs. Constituents of the index include all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50 percent of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property. 4. The returns for the CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, represent the returns of the MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5. The MSCI U.S. REIT ® ® 6. The Morningstar Real Estate Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in real estate investment trusts of various types. REITs are companies that develop and manage real estate properties. There are several different types of REITs, including apartment, factory-outlet, healthcare, hotel, industrial, mortgage, office, and shopping center REITs. Some funds in this category also invest in real estate operating companies. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Dec. 31, 1996 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 294,158,178 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 47 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 48% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments Sector Composition Net Lease Properties 18.3 % Residential 13.5 % Technology Towers 12.0 % Technology Datacenters 10.8 % Industrial Properties 10.2 % Healthcare Facilities 9.3 % Community Shopping Centers 7.8 % Self Storage Property 6.2 % Enclosed Malls 5.6 % Office Buildings 3.2 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000216491 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Real Estate Fund (formerly known as MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund) | |
Class Name | Class R6 | |
Trading Symbol | VREQX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class R6 $ 0.74 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 41 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.74% | [14],[15] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. Effective February 21, 2020, the Voya Real Estate Fund (the "Predecessor Fund") was reorganized into the Fund. As accounting successor to the Predecessor Fund, the Fund has assumed the Predecessor Fund’s historical performance. Therefore, the performance information shown below includes that of the Predecessor Fund, which had a different fee structure than the Fund. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Class R6 Shares 7/3/2014 17.79 % 31.76 % 4.32 % 5.72 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 14.60 % 12.44 % FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index 3 21.15 % 34.09 % 4.09 % 6.72 % CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index 4 21.15 % 34.09 % 3.29 % 5.79 % MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5 21.44 % 36.47 % 4.56 % 6.43 % Morningstar Real Estate Category Average 6 19.68 % 33.39 % 3.53 % 5.63 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® 3. The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of U.S. equity REITs. Constituents of the index include all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50 percent of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property. 4. The returns for the CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, represent the returns of the MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5. The MSCI U.S. REIT ® ® 6. The Morningstar Real Estate Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in real estate investment trusts of various types. REITs are companies that develop and manage real estate properties. There are several different types of REITs, including apartment, factory-outlet, healthcare, hotel, industrial, mortgage, office, and shopping center REITs. Some funds in this category also invest in real estate operating companies. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jul. 03, 2014 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 294,158,178 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 47 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 48% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments Sector Composition Net Lease Properties 18.3 % Residential 13.5 % Technology Towers 12.0 % Technology Datacenters 10.8 % Industrial Properties 10.2 % Healthcare Facilities 9.3 % Community Shopping Centers 7.8 % Self Storage Property 6.2 % Enclosed Malls 5.6 % Office Buildings 3.2 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000216488 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI CBRE Real Estate Fund (formerly known as MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund) | |
Class Name | Investor Class | |
Trading Symbol | CRVRX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Investor Class $ 1.24 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 68 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.24% | [16],[17] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Investor Class Shares - Including sales charges 2/24/2020 11.66 % 24.69 % 1.76 % Investor Class Shares - Excluding sales charges 17.54 % 31.25 % 3.00 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 13.15 % FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index 3 21.15 % 34.09 % 2.99 % CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index 4 21.15 % 34.09 % 2.59 % MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5 21.44 % 36.47 % 3.93 % Morningstar Real Estate Category Average 6 19.68 % 33.39 % 2.65 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® 3. The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of U.S. equity REITs. Constituents of the index include all tax-qualified REITs with more than 50 percent of total assets in qualifying real estate assets other than mortgages secured by real property. 4. The returns for the CBRE Real Estate Tiered Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, represent the returns of the MSCI U.S. REIT ® 5. The MSCI U.S. REIT ® ® 6. The Morningstar Real Estate Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in real estate investment trusts of various types. REITs are companies that develop and manage real estate properties. There are several different types of REITs, including apartment, factory-outlet, healthcare, hotel, industrial, mortgage, office, and shopping center REITs. Some funds in this category also invest in real estate operating companies. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 24, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 294,158,178 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 47 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 48% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund; percentages indicated are based on the Fund's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments Sector Composition Net Lease Properties 18.3 % Residential 13.5 % Technology Towers 12.0 % Technology Datacenters 10.8 % Industrial Properties 10.2 % Healthcare Facilities 9.3 % Community Shopping Centers 7.8 % Self Storage Property 6.2 % Enclosed Malls 5.6 % Office Buildings 3.2 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Equinix, Inc. 10.1 % American Tower Corp. 8.4 % Realty Income Corp. 7.1 % Welltower, Inc. 5.8 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 5.2 % Sun Communities, Inc. 4.3 % CubeSmart 3.9 % SBA Communications Corp. 3.6 % Invitation Homes, Inc. 3.5 % VICI Properties, Inc. 3.5 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000219988 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Conservative ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Conservative ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class A | |
Trading Symbol | MNEAX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2,3 Class A $ 0.80 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. 3. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 42 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.80% | [18],[19],[20] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class A Shares - Including sales charges 6/30/2020 4.52 % 14.86 % 3.80 % ) Class A Shares - Excluding sales charges 7.75 % 18.41 % 4.53 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Conservative Allocation Composite Index 5 7.74 % 19.56 % 4.95 % ) Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average 6 7.15 % 18.41 % 5.22 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Conservative Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average is a representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately conservative strategies prioritize preservation of capital over appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 30% and 50%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 48,716,339 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Fixed Income Funds 56.3 % ) Equity Funds 41.6 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.2 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.1 ) % | |
C000219986 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Conservative ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Conservative ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class C | |
Trading Symbol | MNEKX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2,3 Class C $ 1.55 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. 3. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 81 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.55% | [21],[22],[23] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class C Shares - Including sales charges 6/30/2020 6.26 % 16.40 % 3.73 % ) Class C Shares - Excluding sales charges 7.26 % 17.40 % 3.73 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Conservative Allocation Composite Index 5 7.74 % 19.56 % 4.95 % ) Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average 6 7.15 % 18.41 % 5.22 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Conservative Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average is a representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately conservative strategies prioritize preservation of capital over appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 30% and 50%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 48,716,339 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Fixed Income Funds 56.3 % ) Equity Funds 41.6 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.2 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.1 ) % | |
C000219987 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Conservative ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Conservative ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class I | |
Trading Symbol | MNELX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2,3 Class I $ 0.55 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. 3. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 29 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.55% | [24],[25],[26] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class I Shares 6/30/2020 7.79 % 18.61 % 4.77 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Conservative Allocation Composite Index 5 7.74 % 19.56 % 4.95 % ) Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average 6 7.15 % 18.41 % 5.22 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Conservative Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average is a representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately conservative strategies prioritize preservation of capital over appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 30% and 50%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 48,716,339 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Fixed Income Funds 56.3 % ) Equity Funds 41.6 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.2 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.1 ) % | |
C000219985 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Conservative ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Conservative ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class R3 | |
Trading Symbol | MNERX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2,3 Class R3 $ 1.15 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. 3. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 60 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.15% | [27],[28],[29] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class R3 Shares 6/30/2020 7.60 % 17.98 % 4.15 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Conservative Allocation Composite Index 5 7.74 % 19.56 % 4.95 % ) Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average 6 7.15 % 18.41 % 5.22 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Conservative Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average is a representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately conservative strategies prioritize preservation of capital over appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 30% and 50%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 48,716,339 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Fixed Income Funds 56.3 % ) Equity Funds 41.6 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.2 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.1 ) % | |
C000221684 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Conservative ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Conservative ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | SIMPLE Class | |
Trading Symbol | MNEVX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2,3 SIMPLE Class $ 1.05 % 1. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 2. Annualized. 3. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 55 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.05% | [30],[31],[32] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since SIMPLE Class Shares 8/31/2020 7.54 % 18.06 % 3.32 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.82 ) % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 14.17 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 7.64 % ) Conservative Allocation Composite Index 5 7.74 % 19.56 % 3.92 % ) Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average 6 7.15 % 18.41 % 4.11 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Conservative Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average is a representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately conservative strategies prioritize preservation of capital over appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 30% and 50%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Aug. 31, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 48,716,339 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Fixed Income Funds 56.3 % ) Equity Funds 41.6 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.2 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.1 ) % | |
C000219998 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Equity ETF Allocation Fund(formerly known as MainStay Equity ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class A | |
Trading Symbol | MWFAX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class A $ 0.72 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 38 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.72% | [33],[34] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class A Shares - Including sales charges 6/30/2020 7.17 % 26.67 % 11.10 % Class A Shares - Excluding sales charges 10.49 % 30.58 % 11.88 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % Equity Allocation Composite Index 5 11.44 % 34.18 % 14.99 % Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average 6 9.83 % 29.22 % 10.91 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Equity Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These aggressive strategies typically allocate at least 10% to equities of foreign companies and prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure of more than 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 99,485,212 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 99.7 % ) Short-Term Investment 0.3 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (0.0 ) % ‡ ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
C000219999 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Equity ETF Allocation Fund(formerly known as MainStay Equity ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class C | |
Trading Symbol | MWFCX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class C $ 1.48 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 79 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.48% | [35],[36] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class C Shares - Including sales charges 6/30/2020 9.05 % 28.65 % 11.04 % Class C Shares - Excluding sales charges 10.05 % 29.65 % 11.04 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % Equity Allocation Composite Index 5 11.44 % 34.18 % 14.99 % Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average 6 9.83 % 29.22 % 10.91 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Equity Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These aggressive strategies typically allocate at least 10% to equities of foreign companies and prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure of more than 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 99,485,212 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 99.7 % ) Short-Term Investment 0.3 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (0.0 ) % ‡ ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
C000220000 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Equity ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Equity ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class I | |
Trading Symbol | MWFIX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class I $ 0.47 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 25 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.47% | [37],[38] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class I Shares 6/30/2020 10.69 % 30.98 % 12.17 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % Equity Allocation Composite Index 5 11.44 % 34.18 % 14.99 % Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average 6 9.83 % 29.22 % 10.91 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Equity Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These aggressive strategies typically allocate at least 10% to equities of foreign companies and prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure of more than 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 99,485,212 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 99.7 % ) Short-Term Investment 0.3 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (0.0 ) % ‡ ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
C000219997 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Equity ETF Allocation Fund(formerly known as MainStay Equity ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class R3 | |
Trading Symbol | MWFQX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class R3 $ 1.07 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 57 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.07% | [39],[40] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class R3 Shares 6/30/2020 10.30 % 30.20 % 11.50 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % Equity Allocation Composite Index 5 11.44 % 34.18 % 14.99 % Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average 6 9.83 % 29.22 % 10.91 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Equity Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These aggressive strategies typically allocate at least 10% to equities of foreign companies and prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure of more than 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 99,485,212 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 99.7 % ) Short-Term Investment 0.3 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (0.0 ) % ‡ ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
C000221686 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Equity ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Equity ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | SIMPLE Class | |
Trading Symbol | MWFVX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 SIMPLE Class $ 0.98 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 52 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.98% | [41],[42] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since SIMPLE Class Shares 8/31/2020 10.37 % 30.29 % 9.35 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 13.46 % S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 14.17 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 7.64 % Equity Allocation Composite Index 5 11.44 % 34.18 % 12.58 % Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average 6 9.83 % 29.22 % 8.85 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Equity Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These aggressive strategies typically allocate at least 10% to equities of foreign companies and prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure of more than 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Aug. 31, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 99,485,212 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 39% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 99.7 % ) Short-Term Investment 0.3 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (0.0 ) % ‡ ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
C000220005 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Moderate ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Moderate ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class A | |
Trading Symbol | MDAAX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class A $ 0.65 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 34 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.65% | [43],[44] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class A Shares - Including sales charges 6/30/2020 5.69 % 19.14 % 6.53 % ) Class A Shares - Excluding sales charges 8.96 % 22.82 % 7.28 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % Moderate Allocation Composite Index 6 8.96 % 24.28 % 8.27 % ) Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 7 8.49 % 22.70 % 8.49 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Moderate Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 152,102,957 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 40% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 61.6 % ) Fixed Income Funds 36.3 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.8 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.7 ) % | |
C000220001 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Moderate ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Moderate ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class C | |
Trading Symbol | MDAKX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class C $ 1.45 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 76 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.45% | [45],[46] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class C Shares - Including sales charges 6/30/2020 7.57 % 20.92 % 6.45 % ) Class C Shares - Excluding sales charges 8.57 % 21.92 % 6.45 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % Moderate Allocation Composite Index 6 8.96 % 24.28 % 8.27 % ) Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 7 8.49 % 22.70 % 8.49 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Moderate Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 152,102,957 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 40% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 61.6 % ) Fixed Income Funds 36.3 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.8 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.7 ) % | |
C000220002 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Moderate ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Moderate ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class I | |
Trading Symbol | MDAIX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class I $ 0.40 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 21 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.40% | [47],[48] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class I Shares 6/30/2020 9.12 % 23.18 % 7.58 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % Moderate Allocation Composite Index 6 8.96 % 24.28 % 8.27 % ) Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 7 8.49 % 22.70 % 8.49 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Moderate Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 152,102,957 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 40% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 61.6 % ) Fixed Income Funds 36.3 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.8 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.7 ) % | |
C000220003 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Moderate ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Moderate ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class R3 | |
Trading Symbol | MDARX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class R3 $ 1.00 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 53 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1% | [49],[50] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class R3 Shares 6/30/2020 8.80 % 22.48 % 6.94 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % Moderate Allocation Composite Index 6 8.96 % 24.28 % 8.27 % ) Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 7 8.49 % 22.70 % 8.49 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Moderate Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 152,102,957 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 40% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 61.6 % ) Fixed Income Funds 36.3 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.8 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.7 ) % | |
C000221687 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Moderate ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Moderate ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | SIMPLE Class | |
Trading Symbol | MDAVX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 SIMPLE Class $ 0.95 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 50 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.95% | [51],[52] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since SIMPLE Class Shares 8/31/2020 8.81 % 22.55 % 5.61 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 13.46 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 14.17 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 7.64 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.82 ) % Moderate Allocation Composite Index 6 8.96 % 24.28 % 6.80 % ) Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 7 8.49 % 22.70 % 7.04 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Moderate Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Aug. 31, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 152,102,957 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 23 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 40% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 61.6 % ) Fixed Income Funds 36.3 % ) Short-Term Investments 6.8 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (4.7 ) % | |
C000220007 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Growth ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Growth ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class A | |
Trading Symbol | MOEAX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class A $ 0.69 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 37 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.69% | [53],[54] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class A Shares - Including sales charges 6/30/2020 6.62 % 23.25 % 9.31 % ) Class A Shares - Excluding sales charges 9.92 % 27.06 % 10.08 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % Growth Allocation Composite Index 6 10.20 % 29.15 % 11.62 % ) Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average 7 8.72 % 25.81 % 10.05 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Growth Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately aggressive strategies prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 70% and 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 127,264,523 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 24 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 81.7 % ) Fixed Income Funds 16.2 % ) Short-Term Investments 4.4 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.3 ) % | |
C000220008 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Growth ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Growth ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class C | |
Trading Symbol | MOECX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class C $ 1.46 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 77 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.46% | [55],[56] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class C Shares - Including sales charges 6/30/2020 8.43 % 25.05 % 9.24 % ) Class C Shares - Excluding sales charges 9.43 % 26.05 % 9.24 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % Growth Allocation Composite Index 6 10.20 % 29.15 % 11.62 % ) Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average 7 8.72 % 25.81 % 10.05 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Growth Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately aggressive strategies prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 70% and 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 127,264,523 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 24 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 81.7 % ) Fixed Income Funds 16.2 % ) Short-Term Investments 4.4 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.3 ) % | |
C000220010 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Growth ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Growth ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class I | |
Trading Symbol | MOEIX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class I $ 0.44 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 23 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.44% | [57],[58] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class I Shares 6/30/2020 9.94 % 27.34 % 10.34 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % Growth Allocation Composite Index 6 10.20 % 29.15 % 11.62 % ) Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average 7 8.72 % 25.81 % 10.05 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Growth Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately aggressive strategies prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 70% and 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 127,264,523 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 24 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 81.7 % ) Fixed Income Funds 16.2 % ) Short-Term Investments 4.4 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.3 ) % | |
C000220011 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Growth ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Growth ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | Class R3 | |
Trading Symbol | MOERX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 Class R3 $ 1.04 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 55 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.04% | [59],[60] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since Class R3 Shares 6/30/2020 9.70 % 26.62 % 9.69 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 16.21 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 16.90 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 9.17 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.60 ) % Growth Allocation Composite Index 6 10.20 % 29.15 % 11.62 % ) Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average 7 8.72 % 25.81 % 10.05 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Growth Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately aggressive strategies prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 70% and 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 127,264,523 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 24 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 81.7 % ) Fixed Income Funds 16.2 % ) Short-Term Investments 4.4 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.3 ) % | |
C000221688 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI Growth ETF Allocation Fund (formerly known as MainStay Growth ETF Allocation Fund) | |
Class Name | SIMPLE Class | |
Trading Symbol | MOEVX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 1,2 SIMPLE Class $ 0.96 % 1. Annualized. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 51 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.96% | [61],[62] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund ’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Fund (or for the life of the Fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period and reflects the deduction of all sales charges, where applicable. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended October 31, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Since SIMPLE Class Shares 8/31/2020 9.77 % 26.69 % 8.05 % ) Russell 3000 ® 2 13.85 % 37.86 % 13.46 % ) S&P 500 ® 3 14.08 % 38.02 % 14.17 % ) MSCI EAFE ® 4 3.66 % 22.97 % 7.64 % ) Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 5.31 % 10.55 % (1.82 ) % Growth Allocation Composite Index 6 10.20 % 29.15 % 9.69 % ) Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average 7 8.72 % 25.81 % 8.38 % ) 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Growth Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Fund invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately aggressive strategies prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 70% and 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Aug. 31, 2020 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Fund has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit newyorklifeinvestments.com/funds | |
Net Assets | $ 127,264,523 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 24 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 42% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics Fund's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 81.7 % ) Fixed Income Funds 16.2 % ) Short-Term Investments 4.4 % ) Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.3 ) % | |
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[1]Annualized.[2]Annualized.[3]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[4]Annualized.[5]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[6]Annualized.[7]Annualized.[8]Annualized.[9]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[10]Annualized.[11]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[12]Annualized.[13]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[14]Annualized.[15]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[16]Annualized.[17]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[18]Annualized.[19]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[20]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[21]Annualized.[22]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[23]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[24]Annualized.[25]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[26]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[27]Annualized.[28]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[29]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[30]Annualized.[31]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[32]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[33]Annualized.[34]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[35]Annualized.[36]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[37]Annualized.[38]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[39]Annualized.[40]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[41]Annualized.[42]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[43]Annualized.[44]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[45]Annualized.[46]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[47]Annualized.[48]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[49]Annualized.[50]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[51]Annualized.[52]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[53]Annualized.[54]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[55]Annualized.[56]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[57]Annualized.[58]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[59]Annualized.[60]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested.[61]Annualized.[62]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Fund invested. |