Shareholder Report | | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 01, 2023 | Nov. 30, 2024 USD ($) Holding |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Document Type | | N-CSR |
Amendment Flag | | false |
Registrant Name | | DEUTSCHE DWS INVESTMENT TRUST |
Entity Central Index Key | | 0000088064 |
Entity Investment Company Type | | N-1A |
Document Period End Date | | Nov. 30, 2024 |
C000203110 | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | | DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fund |
Class Name | | Class A |
Trading Symbol | | KDHAX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | | This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fund (the "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 on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports |
Additional Information Phone Number | | (800) 728-3337 |
Additional Information Website | | dws.com/mutualreports</span>" id="sjs-C19"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dws.com/mutualreports</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class A $116 1.02% Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.02%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher. |
Expenses Paid, Amount | | $ 116 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | | 1.02% |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | | The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor or guarantee of the Fund's future performance. |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | | Class/Index 1-Year 5-Year 10-Year Class A Unadjusted for Sales Charge 26.84% 7.39% 8.60% Class A Adjusted for the Maximum Sales Charge (max 5.75% load) 19.54% 6.13% 7.96% Russell 1000 ® 34.40% 15.58% 13.16% Russell 1000 ® 29.56% 10.84% 9.32% |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | | The performance graph and returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
Material Change Date | Dec. 01, 2023 | |
AssetsNet | | $ 944,430,468 |
Holdings Count | Holding | | 41 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | | $ 5,402,692 |
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | | 42% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | | Key Fund Statistics Net Assets ($) 944,430,468 Number of Portfolio Holdings 41 Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 42 Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($) 5,402,692 |
Holdings [Text Block] | | Asset Allocation Asset Type % of Net Assets Common Stocks 100% Cash Equivalents 0% Other Assets and Liabilities, Net 0% Total 100% Sector Allocation Sector % of Net Assets Consumer Staples 29% Energy 18% Health Care 14% Financials 13% Industrials 8% Information Technology 8% Communication Services 5% Utilities 3% Materials 2% Ten Largest Equity Holdings Holdings 27.3% of Net Assets Synchrony Financial 2.9% ONEOK, Inc. 2.8% Altria Group, Inc. 2.8% Halliburton Co. 2.7% Kinder Morgan, Inc. 2.7% Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 2.7% Cummins, Inc. 2.7% Bank of America Corp. 2.7% JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.7% Molson Coors Beverage Co. 2.6% |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | | Material Fund Changes This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports Effective October 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class A shares changed from 1.10% to 1.03%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses. |
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | | Effective October 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class A shares changed from 1.10% to 1.03%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses. |
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | | This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports |
C000203111 | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | | DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fund |
Class Name | | Class C |
Trading Symbol | | KDHCX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | | This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fund (the "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 on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports |
Additional Information Phone Number | | (800) 728-3337 |
Additional Information Website | | dws.com/mutualreports</span>" id="sjs-C45"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dws.com/mutualreports</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class C $205 1.82% Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.83%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher. |
Expenses Paid, Amount | | $ 205 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | | 1.82% |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | | The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor or guarantee of the Fund's future performance. |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | | Class/Index 1-Year 5-Year 10-Year Class C Unadjusted for Sales Charge 25.82% 6.54% 7.78% Class C Adjusted for the Maximum Sales Charge (max 1.00% CDSC) 24.82% 6.54% 7.78% Russell 1000 ® 34.40% 15.58% 13.16% Russell 1000 ® 29.56% 10.84% 9.32% |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | | The performance graph and returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
Material Change Date | Dec. 01, 2023 | |
AssetsNet | | $ 944,430,468 |
Holdings Count | Holding | | 41 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | | $ 5,402,692 |
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | | 42% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | | Key Fund Statistics Net Assets ($) 944,430,468 Number of Portfolio Holdings 41 Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 42 Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($) 5,402,692 |
Holdings [Text Block] | | Asset Allocation Asset Type % of Net Assets Common Stocks 100% Cash Equivalents 0% Other Assets and Liabilities, Net 0% Total 100% Sector Allocation Sector % of Net Assets Consumer Staples 29% Energy 18% Health Care 14% Financials 13% Industrials 8% Information Technology 8% Communication Services 5% Utilities 3% Materials 2% Ten Largest Equity Holdings Holdings 27.3% of Net Assets Synchrony Financial 2.9% ONEOK, Inc. 2.8% Altria Group, Inc. 2.8% Halliburton Co. 2.7% Kinder Morgan, Inc. 2.7% Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 2.7% Cummins, Inc. 2.7% Bank of America Corp. 2.7% JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.7% Molson Coors Beverage Co. 2.6% |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | | Material Fund Changes This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports Effective March 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class C shares changed from 1.77% to 1.85%. In addition, effective October 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class C shares changed from 1.85% to 1.78%. The caps exclude certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses. |
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | | Effective March 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class C shares changed from 1.77% to 1.85%. In addition, effective October 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class C shares changed from 1.85% to 1.78%. The caps exclude certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses. |
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | | This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports |
C000203114 | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | | DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fund |
Class Name | | Class S |
Trading Symbol | | KDHSX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | | This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fund (the "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 on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports |
Additional Information Phone Number | | (800) 728-3337 |
Additional Information Website | | dws.com/mutualreports</span>" id="sjs-C71"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dws.com/mutualreports</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class S $89 0.78% Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.79%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher. |
Expenses Paid, Amount | | $ 89 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | | 0.78% |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | | The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor or guarantee of the Fund's future performance. |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | | Class/Index 1-Year 5-Year 10-Year Class S No Sales Charge 27.13% 7.62% 8.85% Russell 1000 ® 34.40% 15.58% 13.16% Russell 1000 ® 29.56% 10.84% 9.32% |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | | The performance graph and returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
Material Change Date | Dec. 01, 2023 | |
AssetsNet | | $ 944,430,468 |
Holdings Count | Holding | | 41 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | | $ 5,402,692 |
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | | 42% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | | Key Fund Statistics Net Assets ($) 944,430,468 Number of Portfolio Holdings 41 Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 42 Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($) 5,402,692 |
Holdings [Text Block] | | Asset Allocation Asset Type % of Net Assets Common Stocks 100% Cash Equivalents 0% Other Assets and Liabilities, Net 0% Total 100% Sector Allocation Sector % of Net Assets Consumer Staples 29% Energy 18% Health Care 14% Financials 13% Industrials 8% Information Technology 8% Communication Services 5% Utilities 3% Materials 2% Ten Largest Equity Holdings Holdings 27.3% of Net Assets Synchrony Financial 2.9% ONEOK, Inc. 2.8% Altria Group, Inc. 2.8% Halliburton Co. 2.7% Kinder Morgan, Inc. 2.7% Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 2.7% Cummins, Inc. 2.7% Bank of America Corp. 2.7% JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.7% Molson Coors Beverage Co. 2.6% |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | | Material Fund Changes This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports Effective October 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class S shares changed from 0.95% to 0.88%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses. |
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | | Effective October 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class S shares changed from 0.95% to 0.88%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses. |
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | | This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports |
C000203116 | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | | DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fund |
Class Name | | Institutional Class |
Trading Symbol | | KDHIX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | | This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fund (the "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 on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports |
Additional Information Phone Number | | (800) 728-3337 |
Additional Information Website | | dws.com/mutualreports</span>" id="sjs-C97"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dws.com/mutualreports</span> |
Expenses [Text Block] | | What were the Fund costs for the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Institutional Class $86 0.76% Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.76%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher. |
Expenses Paid, Amount | | $ 86 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | | 0.76% |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | | The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor or guarantee of the Fund's future performance. |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | | Class/Index 1-Year 5-Year 10-Year Institutional Class No Sales Charge 27.15% 7.68% 8.89% Russell 1000 ® 34.40% 15.58% 13.16% Russell 1000 ® 29.56% 10.84% 9.32% |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | | The performance graph and returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
Material Change Date | Dec. 01, 2023 | |
AssetsNet | | $ 944,430,468 |
Holdings Count | Holding | | 41 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | | $ 5,402,692 |
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | | 42% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | | Key Fund Statistics Net Assets ($) 944,430,468 Number of Portfolio Holdings 41 Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 42 Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($) 5,402,692 |
Holdings [Text Block] | | Asset Allocation Asset Type % of Net Assets Common Stocks 100% Cash Equivalents 0% Other Assets and Liabilities, Net 0% Total 100% Sector Allocation Sector % of Net Assets Consumer Staples 29% Energy 18% Health Care 14% Financials 13% Industrials 8% Information Technology 8% Communication Services 5% Utilities 3% Materials 2% Ten Largest Equity Holdings Holdings 27.3% of Net Assets Synchrony Financial 2.9% ONEOK, Inc. 2.8% Altria Group, Inc. 2.8% Halliburton Co. 2.7% Kinder Morgan, Inc. 2.7% Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 2.7% Cummins, Inc. 2.7% Bank of America Corp. 2.7% JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.7% Molson Coors Beverage Co. 2.6% |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | | Material Fund Changes This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports Effective October 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Institutional Class shares changed from 0.85% to 0.78%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses. |
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | | Effective October 1, 2024, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Institutional Class shares changed from 0.85% to 0.78%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses. |
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | | This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports |