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Prospectus [Line Items] rr_ProspectusLineItems  
Document Type dei_DocumentType 497
Document Period End Date dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate Sep. 30, 2019
Entity Registrant Name dei_EntityRegistrantName CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE FUNDS
Entity Central Index Key dei_EntityCentralIndexKey 0001026977
Amendment Flag dei_AmendmentFlag false
Entity Inv Company Type dei_EntityInvCompanyType N-1A
Document Creation Date dei_DocumentCreationDate Mar. 24, 2020
Document Effective Date dei_DocumentEffectiveDate Mar. 24, 2020
Prospectus Date rr_ProspectusDate Jan. 31, 2020
CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items] rr_ProspectusLineItems  
Risk/Return [Heading] rr_RiskReturnHeading City National Rochdale Dividend & Income Fund
Objective [Heading] rr_ObjectiveHeading INVESTMENT GOAL
Objective, Primary [Text Block] rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock

The City National Rochdale Dividend & Income Fund (the "Dividend & Income Fund" or the "Fund") seeks to provide significant income and, as a secondary focus, long-term capital appreciation.
Expense [Heading] rr_ExpenseHeading FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND
Expense Narrative [Text Block] rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock

The table below describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Dividend & Income Fund.
Operating Expenses Caption [Text] rr_OperatingExpensesCaption Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block] rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During its most recent fiscal year, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 3% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate 3.00%
Expense Example [Heading] rr_ExpenseExampleHeading EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block] rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Dividend & Income Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
Strategy [Heading] rr_StrategyHeading PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Strategy Narrative [Text Block] rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock

The Dividend & Income Fund invests primarily in income-generating securities, principally comprised of dividend-paying equity securities. Generally, the Fund invests primarily in dividend-paying equity securities, consisting of common stocks, preferred stocks and shares of beneficial interest of real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The Fund seeks to create a portfolio of securities with an income yield greater than the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index. The Fund may invest in securities of companies of any market capitalization. The Fund's equity investments consist primarily of securities of U.S. companies.

 

In selecting the Fund's equity securities, City National Rochdale, LLC (the "Adviser"), the Fund's investment adviser, generally seeks companies that pay above-average, stable dividend yields compared to the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index and have the ability to grow yields over time. The Fund may continue to own a security as long as the dividend or interest yields satisfy the Fund's objectives, and the Adviser believes the valuation is attractive and industry trends remain favorable. The Adviser may determine to sell a security under several circumstances, including but not limited to when its target value is realized, the company's earnings deteriorate, more attractive investment alternatives are identified, or to raise cash.
Risk [Heading] rr_RiskHeading PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND
Risk Narrative [Text Block] rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock

As with any mutual fund, there are risks to investing. Neither the Dividend & Income Fund nor the Adviser can guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment goal. The Fund will expose you to risks that could cause you to lose money. Here are the principal risks to consider:

 

Market Risk – The market price of a security may move up and down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to general market conditions such as overall economic trends or events, government actions, market disruptions caused by trade disputes or other factors, political factors, or adverse investor sentiment. These fluctuations may cause a security to be worth less than the price originally paid for it, or less than it was worth at an earlier time. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or sector of the economy, or the market as a whole. The value of the Fund's investments may decline in tandem with a drop in the overall value of the stock market based on negative developments in the U.S. and global economies. Adverse market conditions may be prolonged and may not have the same impact on all types of securities.

 

Market Risk of Equity Securities – By investing in stocks, the Fund may expose you to a sudden decline in the share price of a particular portfolio holding or to an overall decline in the stock market. In addition, the Fund's principal market segment may underperform other segments or the market as a whole. The value of your investment in the Fund will fluctuate daily and cyclically based on movements in the stock market and the activities of individual companies in the Fund's portfolio. Common stocks are susceptible to general stock market fluctuations and to volatile increases and decreases in value as market confidence in and perceptions of their issuers change. Preferred stock is subject to the risk that the dividend on the stock may be changed or omitted by the issuer, and that participation in the growth of the issuer may be limited. Preferred stock typically has "preference" over common stock in the payment of distributions and the liquidation of a company's assets, but is subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments. In addition, preferred stock holders generally do not have voting rights with respect to the issuing company.

 

Small- and Medium-Capitalization (Mid-Cap) Companies – Investments in small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies may involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies, such as limited product lines, markets and financial or managerial resources. The securities of smaller capitalized companies may have greater price volatility and less liquidity than the securities of larger capitalized companies. The Fund may hold a significant percentage of a company's outstanding shares and may have to sell them at a discount from quoted prices.

 

Management – The Fund's performance depends on the Adviser's skill in making appropriate investments. As a result, the Fund's investment strategies may not work as intended or otherwise fail to produce the desired results, and the Fund may underperform the markets in which it invests or similar funds.

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs") – REITs' share prices may decline because of adverse developments affecting the real estate industry, including changes in interest rates. The returns from REITs may trail returns of the overall market. Additionally, it is possible that a REIT will fail to qualify for favorable tax treatment. REITs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's investments in REITs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the REITs' operating expenses.

 

Sector Exposure – Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector. The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds and thus may be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors. For example, as of December 31, 2019, a significant portion of the Fund's assets was invested in the consumer staples sector. Companies in the consumer staples sector are subject to government regulation affecting their products which may negatively affect such companies' performance. Also, the success of consumer staples companies may be strongly affected by consumer interest, marketing campaigns and other factors affecting supply and demand, including performance of the overall domestic and international economy, interest rates, competition and consumer confidence and spending.

 

Underlying Funds – To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, the risks associated with investing in the Fund are closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the underlying funds. The ability of the Fund to achieve its investment goal depends in part upon the ability of the underlying funds to achieve their investment goals. The underlying funds may not achieve their investment goals. In addition, by investing in the Fund, shareholders indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the underlying funds in addition to the Fund's direct fees and expenses. Further, the Fund is subject to the effects of the business and regulatory developments that affect these underlying funds and the investment company industry generally.

 

Defensive Investments – During unusual economic or market conditions, or for temporary defensive or liquidity purposes, the Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in cash or cash equivalents that would not ordinarily be consistent with the Fund's investment goals.

 

Redemptions – The Fund may experience heavy redemptions, particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value. Redemption risk is greater to the extent that the Fund has investors with large shareholdings, short investment horizons, or unpredictable cash flow needs.

 

Cybersecurity Risk – Cybersecurity incidents may allow an unauthorized party to gain access to Fund assets, customer data (including private shareholder information), or proprietary information, or cause the Fund, the Adviser, and/or other service providers (including custodians, sub-custodians, transfer agents and financial intermediaries) to suffer data breaches, data corruption or loss of operational functionality. In an extreme case, a shareholder's ability to exchange or redeem Fund shares may be affected. Issuers of securities in which the Fund invests are also subject to cybersecurity risks, and the value of those securities could decline if the issuers experience cybersecurity incidents.

 

Conflicts of Interest – The Adviser and its affiliates are engaged in a variety of businesses and have interests other than that of managing the Fund. The broad range of activities and interests of the Adviser and its affiliates gives rise to actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest that could affect the Fund and its shareholders.

 

An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of City National Bank or Royal Bank of Canada and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Risk Lose Money [Text] rr_RiskLoseMoney The Fund will expose you to risks that could cause you to lose money.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text] rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of City National Bank or Royal Bank of Canada and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block] rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock

The Fund's predecessor, the Rochdale Dividend & Income Portfolio, commenced operations on June 1, 1999, as a series of Rochdale Investment Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Predecessor Fund"). The Fund commenced operations on March 29, 2013, and offered shares of the Fund for public sale on April 1, 2013, after the reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Dividend & Income Fund. The Dividend & Income Fund has adopted an investment objective and investment strategies and policies identical to those of the Predecessor Fund.

 

The bar chart and the performance table that follow illustrate some of the risks and volatility of an investment in the Dividend & Income Fund by showing the changes in the Fund's performance from year to year and by showing the Fund's average annual total returns for the indicated periods. Of course, the Fund's past performance does not necessarily indicate how the Dividend & Income Fund will perform in the future. Call (888) 889-0799 or visit www.citynationalrochdalefunds.com to obtain updated performance information.

 

In the bar chart and the performance table, the performance results prior to March 29, 2013, are for the Predecessor Fund. Class N shares of the Dividend & Income Fund and the Predecessor Fund shares would have substantially similar annual returns because the shares are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Unless otherwise indicated, the bar chart and the performance table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

 

This bar chart shows the performance of the Dividend & Income Fund's Class N shares based on a calendar year.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns The bar chart and the performance table that follow illustrate some of the risks and volatility of an investment in the Dividend & Income Fund by showing the changes in the Fund's performance from year to year and by showing the Fund's average annual total returns for the indicated periods.
Performance Availability Phone [Text] rr_PerformanceAvailabilityPhone (888) 889-0799
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress www.citynationalrochdalefunds.com
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture Of course, the Fund's past performance does not necessarily indicate how the Dividend & Income Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block] rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock

Best Quarter

13.26%

Q1 2013

Worst Quarter

-7.10%

Q3 2011

 

This table shows the average annual total returns of each class of the Dividend & Income Fund for the periods ended December 31, 2019. The table also shows how the Fund's performance compares with the returns of indices comprised of investments similar to those held by the Fund.
Performance Table Heading rr_PerformanceTableHeading Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2019)
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred The after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] rr_PerformanceTableClosingTextBlock

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND | CLASS N  
Prospectus [Line Items] rr_ProspectusLineItems  
Trading Symbol dei_TradingSymbol RIMHX
Management Fees rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets 0.50%
Distribution (12b-1) Fee rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets 0.25%
Shareholder Servicing Fee rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets 0.25%
Other Fund Expenses rr_Component2OtherExpensesOverAssets 0.14%
Total Other Expenses rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets 0.39%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets 0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses rr_ExpensesOverAssets 1.16%
One Year rr_ExpenseExampleYear01 $ 118
Three Years rr_ExpenseExampleYear03 368
Five Years rr_ExpenseExampleYear05 638
Ten Years rr_ExpenseExampleYear10 $ 1,409
Annual Return 2010 rr_AnnualReturn2010 17.48%
Annual Return 2011 rr_AnnualReturn2011 9.02%
Annual Return 2012 rr_AnnualReturn2012 7.49%
Annual Return 2013 rr_AnnualReturn2013 20.76%
Annual Return 2014 rr_AnnualReturn2014 10.76%
Annual Return 2015 rr_AnnualReturn2015 1.38%
Annual Return 2016 rr_AnnualReturn2016 13.52%
Annual Return 2017 rr_AnnualReturn2017 7.76%
Annual Return 2018 rr_AnnualReturn2018 (6.95%)
Annual Return 2019 rr_AnnualReturn2019 22.64%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel Best Quarter
Highest Quarterly Return, Date rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate Mar. 31, 2013
Highest Quarterly Return rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn 13.26%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel Worst Quarter
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate Sep. 30, 2011
Lowest Quarterly Return rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn (7.10%)
1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 22.64% [1]
5 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05 7.20% [1]
10 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10 10.05% [1]
CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND | After Taxes on Distributions | CLASS N  
Prospectus [Line Items] rr_ProspectusLineItems  
1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 21.59% [1],[2]
5 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05 6.10% [1],[2]
10 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10 8.89% [1],[2]
CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales | CLASS N  
Prospectus [Line Items] rr_ProspectusLineItems  
1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 14.10% [1],[3]
5 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05 5.50% [1],[3]
10 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10 7.90% [1],[3]
CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND | S&P 500 Index (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)  
Prospectus [Line Items] rr_ProspectusLineItems  
1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 31.49%
5 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05 11.70%
10 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10 13.56%
CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND | 60/25/15 hybrid of the following three indices: Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index BofA Merrill Lynch Core Fixed Rate Preferred Securities Index MSCI U.S. REIT Index (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)  
Prospectus [Line Items] rr_ProspectusLineItems  
1 Year rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01 22.11%
5 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05 8.78%
10 Years rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10 11.85%
[1] Performance shown for periods prior to March 29, 2013, reflects that of the Predecessor Fund's Class N shares.
[2] The Return After Taxes on Distributions for the periods ended December 31, 2018, were inadvertently misstated in the prospectus dated January 31, 2019. Those amounts should have been -8.37%, 3.99% and 8.49% for the one-, five- and ten-year periods, respectively.
[3] The Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares for the periods ended December 31, 2018, were inadvertently misstated in the prospectus dated January 31, 2019. Those amounts should have been -3.06%, 3.88% and 7.62% for the one-, five- and ten-year periods, respectively.