Shareholder Report | 12 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Document Type | N-CSR | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Registrant Name | Legg Mason Partners Investment Trust | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000880366 | |
Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |
Document Period End Date | Nov. 30, 2024 | |
Class FI | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | |
Class Name | Class FI | |
Trading Symbol | LMUSX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund for the period December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment * Class FI $126 1.05% | [1] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 126 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.05% | |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE? For the twelve months ended November 30, 2024, Class FI shares of Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund returned 39.60%. The Fund compares its performance to the Russell 1000 Index, which returned 34.40% for the same period. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS Top contributors to performance: ↑ Stock selection was the leading contributor to relative performance across all sectors, most notably in the information technology, industrials and utilities sectors. ↑ Overweight in AppLovin, Vistra and EMCOR Group, all with triple digit returns in the portfolio, were the leading contributors at the security level. Top detractors from performance: ↓ Stock selection detracted from relative returns in the energy sector. ↓ Sector allocation decisions, especially underweight to banks within the financials sector and overweighting non-bank financials. ↓ Overweight in Adobe, Weatherford International and IDEXX Laboratories, all with negative returns for the period, were the leading detractors at the security level. | |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended November 30, 2024 1 Year 5 Year 10 Year Class FI 39.60 16.03 12.02 Russell 3000 Index 34.49 15.23 12.89 Russell 1000 Index 34.40 15.58 13.16 | |
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] | For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 or visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/mutual-funds . Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com. | |
Net Assets | $ 349,693,097 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 135 | [2] |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,505,520 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 49% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of November 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $349,693,097 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 135 Total Management Fee Paid $1,505,520 Portfolio Turnover Rate 49% | [2] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class I | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | |
Class Name | Class I | |
Trading Symbol | LMTIX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund for the period December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment * Class I $96 0.80% | [3] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 96 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.80% | |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE? For the twelve months ended November 30, 2024, Class I shares of Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund returned 39.96%. The Fund compares its performance to the Russell 1000 Index, which returned 34.40% for the same period. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS Top contributors to performance: ↑ Stock selection was the leading contributor to relative performance across all sectors, most notably in the information technology, industrials and utilities sectors. ↑ Overweight in AppLovin, Vistra and EMCOR Group, all with triple digit returns in the portfolio, were the leading contributors at the security level. Top detractors from performance: ↓ Stock selection detracted from relative returns in the energy sector. ↓ Sector allocation decisions, especially underweight to banks within the financials sector and overweighting non-bank financials. ↓ Overweight in Adobe, Weatherford International and IDEXX Laboratories, all with negative returns for the period, were the leading detractors at the security level. | |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended November 30, 2024 1 Year 5 Year Since Inception (5/1/2015) Class I 39.96 16.22 12.57 Russell 3000 Index 34.49 15.23 13.10 Russell 1000 Index 34.40 15.58 13.39 | |
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] | For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 or visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/mutual-funds . Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com. | |
Net Assets | $ 349,693,097 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 135 | [4] |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,505,520 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 49% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of November 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $349,693,097 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 135 Total Management Fee Paid $1,505,520 Portfolio Turnover Rate 49% | [4] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class IS | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | |
Class Name | Class IS | |
Trading Symbol | LMISX | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund for the period December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment * Class IS $84 0.70% | [5] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 84 | |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.70% | |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE? For the twelve months ended November 30, 2024, Class IS shares of Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund returned 40.04%. The Fund compares its performance to the Russell 1000 Index, which returned 34.40% for the same period. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS Top contributors to performance: ↑ Stock selection was the leading contributor to relative performance across all sectors, most notably in the information technology, industrials and utilities sectors. ↑ Overweight in AppLovin, Vistra and EMCOR Group, all with triple digit returns in the portfolio, were the leading contributors at the security level. Top detractors from performance: ↓ Stock selection detracted from relative returns in the energy sector. ↓ Sector allocation decisions, especially underweight to banks within the financials sector and overweighting non-bank financials. ↓ Overweight in Adobe, Weatherford International and IDEXX Laboratories, all with negative returns for the period, were the leading detractors at the security level. | |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended November 30, 2024 1 Year 5 Year 10 Year Class IS 40.04 16.32 12.34 Russell 3000 Index 34.49 15.23 12.89 Russell 1000 Index 34.40 15.58 13.16 | |
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] | For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 or visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/mutual-funds . Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com. | |
Net Assets | $ 349,693,097 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 135 | [6] |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,505,520 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 49% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of November 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $349,693,097 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 135 Total Management Fee Paid $1,505,520 Portfolio Turnover Rate 49% | [6] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
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[1] * Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. * Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any. * Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. * Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any. * Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. * Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any. |