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sat

Document Effective Date

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Dec. 29, 2017

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

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The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio seeks to provide maximum current income to the extent consistent with the maintenance of liquidity and the preservation of capital.

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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge” on page 68 of the Portfolio’s Prospectus.

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Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

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This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

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Principal Investment Strategies:

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The Portfolio will invest at least 80% of its assets in high quality, short-term U.S. government securities.

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There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and an investment in the Portfolio is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio. The Manager has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Portfolio, and you should not expect that the Manager will provide financial support to the Portfolio at any time.

Credit and Interest Rate Risk. A principal risk of investing in the Portfolio is associated with its U.S. government securities investments which are subject to two types of risks: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable or unwilling to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk, another risk of debt securities, refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates. Given that the Federal Reserve has begun to raise interest rates, the Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk. Repurchase agreements involve a greater degree of credit risk.

Government-Sponsored Enterprises Risk. U.S. government-sponsored enterprises are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. There is the risk that the U.S. government will not provide financial support to such U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law. Certain U.S. government securities purchased by the Portfolio, such as those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. government securities held by the Portfolio may greatly exceed their current resources, including their legal right to support from the Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Money Market Fund Regulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently adopted changes to the rules that govern money market funds. The Portfolio intends to operate as a "government money market fund," which allows the Portfolio to continue to seek a stable net asset value ("NAV"). “Government money market funds,” which are money market funds that invest in cash, U.S. government securities and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized fully, are exempt from the requirement to consider imposing a redemption fee or suspending redemptions at certain liquidity levels.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

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Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and an investment in the Portfolio is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

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The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio’s current 7-day yield by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND.

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1-800-807-FUND

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ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 0.92% (quarter ended June 30, 2007) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was 0.00% (quarter ended June 30, 2016). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class A shares was 0.01%.

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Sep. 30, 2017

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The highest return for a calendar quarter

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0.92%

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Jun. 30, 2016

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

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0.32%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.66%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

0.01%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

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SGAXX

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none

rr_ExchangeFeeOverRedemption

none

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

0.40%

Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]

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1.40%

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$ 50,000

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

993

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

$ 2,158

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1.01%

rr_AnnualReturn2010

0.01%

rr_AnnualReturn2012

0.01%

rr_AnnualReturn2014

0.01%

rr_AnnualReturn2016

0.01%

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(1.15%)

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: INVESTMENT QUALITY BOND PORTFOLIO

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The Investment Quality Bond Portfolio seeks current income and reasonable stability of principal.

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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge” on page 68 of the Portfolio’s Prospectus.

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Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate was 15% of the average value of its portfolio.

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Example:

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The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:

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The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in investment grade fixed-income securities, mortgage pass-through securities or non-rated securities considered by the Adviser to be of comparable quality. In deciding which securities to buy, hold or sell, the Adviser considers economic developments, interest rate trends and other factors such as the issuer’s creditworthiness. The average maturity of the securities held by the Portfolio may range from three to ten years. Mortgage pass-through securities are mortgage-backed securities that represent a participation interest in a pool of residential mortgage loans originated by the U.S. government or private lenders such as banks. They differ from conventional debt securities, which provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts and principal payments at maturity or on specified call dates. Mortgage pass-through securities provide for monthly payments that are a “pass-through” of the monthly interest and principal payments made by the individual borrowers on the pooled mortgage loans.

The Portfolio may invest in mortgage pass-through securities that are issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, but they have the right to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) to meet their obligations, although the Treasury is not legally required to extend credit to the agencies/instrumentalities.

Private mortgage pass-through securities also can be Portfolio investments. They are issued by private originators of and investors in mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations and mortgage banks. Since private mortgage pass-through securities typically are not guaranteed by an entity having the credit status of a U.S. government agency, the securities generally are structured with one or more type of credit enhancement.

In addition, the Portfolio may invest up to 5% of its net assets in fixed-income securities rated lower than investment grade, commonly known as “junk bonds.”

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Principal Investment Risks:

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When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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Performance:

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The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives.

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www.saratogacap.com

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ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 3.38% (quarter ended September 30, 2009) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -1.63% (quarter ended June 30, 2013). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class A shares was 0.59%.

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Sep. 30, 2017

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The highest return for a calendar quarter

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3.38%

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Jun. 30, 2013

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

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After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

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1.05%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

3.42%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

1.98%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

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SQBAX

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none

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

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(2.00%)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

0.55%

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.90%

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You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios.

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752

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

1,518

rr_AnnualReturn2007

5.67%

rr_AnnualReturn2009

5.35%

rr_AnnualReturn2011

2.12%

rr_AnnualReturn2013

(1.32%)

rr_AnnualReturn2015

(0.54%)

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Return Before Taxes

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(0.65%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

(4.81%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.86%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

(0.64%)

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MUNICIPAL BOND PORTFOLIO

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The Municipal Bond Portfolio seeks a high level of interest income that is excluded from federal income taxation to the extent consistent with prudent investment management and the preservation of capital.

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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge” on page 68 of the Portfolio’s Prospectus.

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Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate was 48% of the average value of its portfolio.

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Example:

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The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:

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As a matter of fundamental policy, the Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities that pay interest exempt from federal income taxes. The Portfolio’s Adviser generally invests the Portfolio’s assets in municipal obligations. There are no maturity limitations on the Portfolio’s securities. Municipal obligations are bonds, notes or short-term commercial paper issued by state governments, local governments, and their respective agencies. In pursuing the Portfolio’s investment objective, the Adviser has considerable leeway in deciding which investments it buys, holds or sells on a day-to-day basis. The Portfolio will invest primarily in municipal bonds rated within the four highest grades by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Standard & Poor’s Corporation (“S&P”) or Fitch Inc. (“Fitch”) or, if not rated, of comparable quality in the opinion of the Portfolio’s Adviser. The Portfolio may invest without limit in municipal obligations that pay interest income subject to the “alternative minimum tax,” although it does not currently expect to invest more than 20% of its total assets in such instruments. Some shareholders may have to pay tax on distributions of this income. Municipal bonds, notes and commercial paper are commonly classified as either “general obligation” or “revenue.” General obligation bonds, notes and commercial paper are secured by the issuer’s faith and credit, as well as its taxing power, for payment of principal and interest. Revenue bonds, notes and commercial paper, however, are generally payable from a specific source of income. They are issued to fund a wide variety of public and private projects in sectors such as transportation, education and industrial development. Included within the revenue category are participations in lease obligations. The Portfolio’s municipal obligation investments may include zero coupon securities, which are purchased at a discount and make no interest payments until maturity.

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Principal Investment Risks:

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When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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Performance:

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The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives.

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www.saratogacap.com

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ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 3.85% (quarter ended September 30, 2009) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -3.62% (quarter ended December 31, 2016). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class A shares was 1.87%.

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Sep. 30, 2017

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The highest return for a calendar quarter

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3.85%

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Dec. 31, 2016

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

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After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

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0.25%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

4.25%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

2.42%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

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SMBAX

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none

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

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(2.00%)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

0.55%

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

3.05%

Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]

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4.01%

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$ 50,000

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

1,726

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

$ 4,547

rr_AnnualReturn2008

(4.17%)

rr_AnnualReturn2010

0.53%

rr_AnnualReturn2012

1.50%

rr_AnnualReturn2014

1.95%

rr_AnnualReturn2016

(1.94%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

(7.62%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.09%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

(1.95%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

(4.01%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

(0.08%)

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Investment Objective:

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Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:

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Shareholder Fees

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Portfolio Turnover:

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65.00%

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This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

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Principal Investment Strategies:

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The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by U.S. issuers with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or greater at the time of purchase.

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There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio’s investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security’s investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of “non-cumulative” preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of “cumulative” preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Value Style Investing Risk. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor and/or undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. Typically, their valuation levels are lower than those of growth stocks. Because different types of stocks go out of favor with investors depending on market and economic conditions, the Portfolio’s return may be adversely affected during market downturns and when value stocks are out of favor.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer’s securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio’s transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio’s performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio’s investment strategy.

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Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio’s updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityPhone

1-800-807-FUND

rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture

The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads

The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges.

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For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn

7.60%

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate

Jun. 30, 2009

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Lowest return for a calendar quarter

Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, Taxes [Text]

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn

(24.02%)

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Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes

rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred

Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

14.69%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

14.81%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

5.38%

Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)

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rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice

5.75%

Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)

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none

rr_ExchangeFeeOverRedemption

none

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

0.40%

Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

1.64%

rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount

$ 50,000

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

1,063

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

$ 2,407

rr_AnnualReturn2008

(51.75%)

rr_AnnualReturn2010

14.18%

rr_AnnualReturn2012

17.37%

rr_AnnualReturn2014

11.45%

rr_AnnualReturn2016

8.72%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

2.46%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

1.06%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

11.60%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

1.39%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.85%

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Investment Objective:

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Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:

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Shareholder Fees

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Portfolio Turnover:

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97.00%

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This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

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Principal Investment Strategies:

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The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in a portfolio of equity securities issued by U.S. issuers with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or more.

rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio’s investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security’s investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of “non-cumulative” preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of “cumulative” preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Growth Style Investing Risk. Growth investing involves buying stocks that have relatively high price-to-earnings ratios. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks because they are generally more sensitive to investor perceptions and market moves. During periods of growth stock underperformance, the Portfolio’s performance may suffer.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer’s securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio’s transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio’s performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio’s investment strategy.

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Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio’s updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityPhone

1-800-807-FUND

rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture

The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads

The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges.

rr_YearToDateReturnLabel

For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn

20.00%

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2010

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Lowest return for a calendar quarter

Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, Taxes [Text]

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn

(27.01%)

rr_IndexNoDeductionForFeesExpensesTaxes

Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes

rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred

Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

rr_PerformanceTableClosingTextBlock

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

14.54%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

3.23%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

6.91%

Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice

5.75%

Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)

rr_MaximumSalesChargeOnReinvestedDividendsAndDistributionsOverOther

none

rr_ExchangeFeeOverRedemption

none

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

0.40%

Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

1.63%

rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount

$ 50,000

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

1,060

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

$ 2,397

rr_AnnualReturn2008

(50.98%)

rr_AnnualReturn2010

26.91%

rr_AnnualReturn2012

17.31%

rr_AnnualReturn2014

11.48%

rr_AnnualReturn2016

(0.43%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

(6.14%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

8.21%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

10.27%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

0.23%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

6.46%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_ObjectiveHeading

Investment Objective:

rr_ExpenseHeading

Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:

rr_ShareholderFeesCaption

Shareholder Fees

rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading

Portfolio Turnover:

rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate

43.00%

rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

rr_StrategyHeading

Principal Investment Strategies:

rr_StrategyPortfolioConcentration

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of companies traded on U.S. exchanges or over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets that have a total market capitalization of between $1 billion and $15 billion at the time of purchase.

rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio’s investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security’s investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of “non-cumulative” preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of “cumulative” preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio’s investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market’s local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security’s local price remains unchanged. Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate a Portfolio’s ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect a Portfolio’s foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of a Portfolio’s investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio’s ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer a Portfolio’s assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio’s operations. Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by a Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When a Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio’s trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer’s securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio’s transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio’s performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio’s investment strategy.

rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution

Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio’s updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com .

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityPhone

1-800-807-FUND

rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture

The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads

The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges.

rr_YearToDateReturnLabel

For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn

7.68%

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2009

rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel

Lowest return for a calendar quarter

Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, Taxes [Text]

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn

(22.38%)

rr_IndexNoDeductionForFeesExpensesTaxes

Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes

rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred

Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

rr_PerformanceTableClosingTextBlock

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

14.72%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

14.14%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

6.75%

Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice

5.75%

Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)

rr_MaximumSalesChargeOnReinvestedDividendsAndDistributionsOverOther

none

rr_ExchangeFeeOverRedemption

none

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

0.40%

rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets

0.27%

^[1]

rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts

You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios.

rr_ExpenseExampleYear01

791

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

1,715

rr_AnnualReturn2007

7.82%

rr_AnnualReturn2009

30.89%

rr_AnnualReturn2011

(4.27%)

rr_AnnualReturn2013

41.07%

rr_AnnualReturn2015

(4.06%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnLabel

Return Before Taxes

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

11.17%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

(2.90%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

4.94%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

8.62%

rr_RiskReturnHeading

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: SMALL CAPITALIZATION PORTFOLIO

rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock

The Small Capitalization Portfolio seeks maximum capital appreciation.

rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge” on page 68 of the Portfolio’s Prospectus.

rr_OperatingExpensesCaption

Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate was 127% of the average value of its portfolio.

rr_ExpenseExampleHeading

Example:

rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption

The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:

rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks of companies whose stock market capitalizations fall within the range of capitalizations in the Russell 2000^® Index. The market capitalization range of the Russell 2000^® Index at September 30, 2017 was $32.7 million to $10.3 billion. The Russell 2000^® Index is reconstituted annually at the midpoint of the calendar year. The Portfolio will also occasionally invest a portion of its assets in mid-cap stocks that are small relative to their industries that the Adviser believes have compelling valuations and fundamentals, and it will not immediately sell a security that was bought as a small-cap stock but through appreciation has become a mid-cap stock. In selecting securities for the Portfolio, the Adviser begins with a screening process that seeks to identify growing companies whose stocks sell at discounted price-to-earnings and price-to-cash flow multiples. The Adviser also attempts to discern situations where intrinsic asset values are not widely recognized. The Adviser favors such higher-quality companies that generate strong cash flow, provide above-average free cash flow yields and maintain sound balance sheets. Rigorous fundamental analysis, from both a quantitative and qualitative standpoint, is applied to all investment candidates. While the Adviser employs a disciplined “bottom-up” approach that attempts to identify undervalued stocks, it nonetheless is sensitive to emerging secular trends. The Adviser does not, however, rely on macroeconomic forecasts in its stock selection efforts and prefers to remain fully invested. Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

rr_RiskHeading

Principal Investment Risks:

rr_RiskLoseMoney

When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading

Performance:

rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress

www.saratogacap.com

rr_BarChartHeading

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 18.53% (quarter ended June 30, 2009) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -22.56% (quarter ended December 31, 2008). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class A shares was 12.31%.

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2017

rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel

The highest return for a calendar quarter

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn

18.53%

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Dec. 31, 2008

rr_PerformanceTableHeading

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

rr_PerformanceTableExplanationAfterTaxHigher

After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

21.31%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

7.07%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

13.52%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

dei_TradingSymbol

SSCYX

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

none

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption

(2.00%)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

0.65%

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

1.24%

rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts

You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios.

rr_ExpenseExampleYear01

794

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

1,730

rr_AnnualReturn2007

2.56%

rr_AnnualReturn2009

23.63%

rr_AnnualReturn2011

(1.15%)

rr_AnnualReturn2013

31.62%

rr_AnnualReturn2015

(10.09%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnLabel

Return Before Taxes

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

7.06%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

6.17%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

2.03%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

5.32%

rr_RiskReturnHeading

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO

rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock

The International Equity Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation.

rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge” on page 68 of the Portfolio’s Prospectus.

rr_OperatingExpensesCaption

Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate was 69% of the average value of its portfolio.

rr_ExpenseExampleHeading

Example:

rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption

The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:

rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies located outside of the United States. Equity securities consist of common stock and other securities such as depositary receipts. Under normal market conditions, at least 65% of the Portfolio’s assets will be invested in securities of issuers located in at least three foreign countries (generally in excess of three), which may include countries with developing and emerging economies. The Adviser seeks to purchase undervalued stocks with above average dividend yields and a fundamental catalyst such as improving prospects or a sustainable competitive advantage. Emphasis is placed on bottom-up stock selection. In addition, the Adviser considers four global opportunity fundamentals—Macro, Political, Business and Portfolio diversification—to assist in the basis of portfolio construction. A stock is sold when it no longer meets the Adviser’s criteria.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

rr_RiskHeading

Principal Investment Risks:

rr_RiskLoseMoney

When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading

Performance:

rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as an index of funds with similar investment objectives.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress

www.saratogacap.com

rr_BarChartHeading

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 22.56% (quarter ended June 30, 2009) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -23.98% (quarter ended September 30, 2011). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class A shares was 14.26%.

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2017

rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel

The highest return for a calendar quarter

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn

22.56%

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2011

rr_PerformanceTableHeading

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

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After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

4.50%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.96%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

5.75%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

dei_TradingSymbol

SIEYX

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

none

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption

(2.00%)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

0.75%

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

2.28%

rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts

You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios.

rr_ExpenseExampleYear01

901

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

2,256

rr_AnnualReturn2007

8.95%

rr_AnnualReturn2009

28.68%

rr_AnnualReturn2011

(20.40%)

rr_AnnualReturn2013

11.93%

rr_AnnualReturn2015

(6.26%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnLabel

Return Before Taxes

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

0.34%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

(5.80%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

(4.02%)

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

0.29%

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: HEALTH & BIOTECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO

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The Health & Biotechnology Portfolio seeks long-term capital growth.

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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge” on page 68 of the Portfolio’s Prospectus.

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Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate was 12% of the average value of its portfolio.

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Example:

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The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:

rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. and foreign healthcare companies and biotechnology companies, regardless of their stock market value (or “market capitalization”). Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Adviser utilizes a top-down investment approach focused on long-term economic trends. The Adviser begins with the overall outlook for the economy, then seeks to identify specific industries with attractive characteristics and long-term growth potential. Ultimately, the Adviser seeks to identify high-quality companies within the selected industries and to acquire them at attractive prices. The Adviser’s stock selection process is based on an analysis of individual companies’ fundamental values, such as earnings growth potential and the quality of corporate management.

Companies described as Health Care Equipment and Supplies, Health Care Provider Services, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Companies under the North American Industry Classification System are considered healthcare or biotechnology companies for purposes of investment by the Portfolio. These companies are principally engaged in: the design, manufacture or sale of products or services used for or in connection with health, medical, or personal care such as medical, dental and optical supplies or equipment; research and development of pharmaceutical products and services; the operation of healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinical test laboratories, and convalescent and mental healthcare facilities; and the design, manufacture, or sale of healthcare-related products and services, research, development, manufacture or distribution of products and services relating to human health care, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and veterinary applications, and the environment; and manufacturing and/or distributing biotechnological and biomedical products, devices or instruments or provide materials, products or services to the foregoing companies.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

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Principal Investment Risks:

rr_RiskLoseMoney

When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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Performance:

rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with a healthcare index.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress

www.saratogacap.com

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ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 14.59% (quarter ended June 30, 2009) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -15.47% (quarter ended December 31, 2008). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class A shares was 10.34%.

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2017

rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel

The highest return for a calendar quarter

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn

14.59%

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Dec. 31, 2008

rr_PerformanceTableHeading

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

rr_PerformanceTableExplanationAfterTaxHigher

After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

11.96%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

6.95%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

14.67%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

dei_TradingSymbol

SHPAX

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

none

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption

(2.00%)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

1.25%

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.68%

rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts

You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios.

rr_ExpenseExampleYear01

798

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

1,749

rr_AnnualReturn2007

5.99%

rr_AnnualReturn2009

36.43%

rr_AnnualReturn2011

10.28%

rr_AnnualReturn2013

36.15%

rr_AnnualReturn2015

6.91%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnLabel

Return Before Taxes

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

12.55%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

(10.04%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

8.52%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

10.00%

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS PORTFOLIO

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The Technology & Communications Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital.

rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge” on page 68 of the Portfolio’s Prospectus.

rr_OperatingExpensesCaption

Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate was 16% of the average value of its portfolio.

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Example:

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The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:

rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by technology and communications companies, both domestic and foreign, regardless of their stock market value (or “market capitalization”). Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Portfolio may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign companies. The Portfolio defines a “technology company” as an entity in which at least 50% of the company’s revenues or earnings were derived from technology activities or at least 50% of the company’s assets were devoted to such activities, based upon the company’s most recent fiscal year. Technology companies may include, among others, companies that are engaged in the research, design, development or manufacturing of technology products. These companies include, among others, those in the Internet, medical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, computer software and hardware industries. The Portfolio defines a “communications company” as an entity in which at least 50% of the company’s revenues or earnings were derived from communications activities or at least 50% of the company’s assets were devoted to such activities, based upon the company’s most recent fiscal year. Communications activities may include, among others, regular telephone service; communications equipment and services; electronic components and equipment; broadcasting; computer software and hardware; semiconductors; mobile communications and cellular radio/paging; electronic mail and other electronic data transmission services; networking and linkage of word and data processing systems; publishing and information systems; video text and teletext; emerging technologies combining telephone, television and/or computer systems; and Internet and network equipment and services.

In buying and selling securities for the Portfolio, the Adviser relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings, valuation, competitive advantages and management.

When market or financial conditions warrant, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

rr_RiskHeading

Principal Investment Risks:

rr_RiskLoseMoney

When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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Performance:

rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress

www.saratogacap.com

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ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 24.14% (quarter ended September 30, 2010) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter -23.43% (quarter ended December 31, 2008). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class A shares was 18.82%.

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2017

rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel

The highest return for a calendar quarter

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn

24.14%

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Dec. 31, 2008

rr_PerformanceTableHeading

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

rr_PerformanceTableExplanationAfterTaxHigher

After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

11.96%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

6.95%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

15.13%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

dei_TradingSymbol

STPAX

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

none

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption

(2.00%)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

1.25%

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.56%

Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

2.22%

rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount

$ 50,000

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

1,229

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

$ 2,982

rr_AnnualReturn2008

(46.04%)

rr_AnnualReturn2010

49.03%

rr_AnnualReturn2012

14.75%

rr_AnnualReturn2014

9.43%

rr_AnnualReturn2016

16.60%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

9.91%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

11.48%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

12.04%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

7.46%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

9.44%

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_ObjectiveHeading

Investment Objective:

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Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:

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Shareholder Fees

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Portfolio Turnover:

rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate

55.00%

rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

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Principal Investment Strategies:

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The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in U.S. and foreign equity securities issued by financial services companies, regardless of their stock market value (or “market capitalization”).

rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of “non-cumulative” preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of “cumulative” preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio’s investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security’s investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Concentration Risk. Because of its specific focus, the Portfolio’s performance is closely tied to and affected by events occurring in the financial services industry. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. The Portfolio is more vulnerable to price fluctuations of financial services companies and other factors that particularly affect financial services companies than a more broadly diversified mutual fund. In particular, the prices of stock issued by many financial services companies have historically been more closely correlated with changes in interest rates than other stocks. Generally, when interest rates go up, stock prices of these companies go down. This relationship may not continue in the future. Financial services companies are subject to extensive government regulation which tends to limit both the amount and types of loans and other financial commitments the company can make, and the interest rates and fees it can charge. These limitations can have a significant impact on the profitability of a financial services company since profitability is impacted by the company’s ability to make financial commitments such as loans. Insurance companies in which the Portfolio invests may also have an impact on the Portfolio’s performance as insurers may be subject to severe price competition, claims activity, marketing competition and general economic conditions. Certain lines of insurance can be significantly influenced by specific events. For example, property and casualty insurer profits may be affected by certain weather catastrophes and other disasters; and life and health insurer profits may be affected by mortality risks and morbidity rates. The financial services industry is currently undergoing a number of changes such as continuing consolidations, development of new products and structures and changes to its regulatory framework. These changes are likely to have a significant impact on the financial services industry and the Portfolio.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio’s investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market’s local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security’s local price remains unchanged. Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate a Portfolio’s ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect a Portfolio’s foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of a Portfolio’s investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio’s ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer a Portfolio’s assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio’s operations. Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by a Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When a Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio’s trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may invest in U.S. and foreign small and medium capitalization securities. Investing in lesser-known, small and medium capitalization companies may involve greater risk of volatility of the Portfolio’s share price than is customarily associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Issuer Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer’s securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio’s transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio’s performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio’s investment strategy.

rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution

Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio’s updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityPhone

1-800-807-FUND

rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture

The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads

The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges.

rr_YearToDateReturnLabel

For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn

10.38%

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate

Jun. 30, 2009

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Lowest return for a calendar quarter

Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, Taxes [Text]

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn

(31.75%)

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Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes

rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred

Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

rr_PerformanceTableClosingTextBlock

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

14.66%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

22.46%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

1.63%

Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice

5.75%

Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)

rr_MaximumSalesChargeOnReinvestedDividendsAndDistributionsOverOther

none

rr_ExchangeFeeOverRedemption

none

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

0.40%

Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

3.88%

rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount

$ 50,000

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

1,691

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

$ 4,443

rr_AnnualReturn2008

(49.40%)

rr_AnnualReturn2010

3.06%

rr_AnnualReturn2012

16.98%

rr_AnnualReturn2014

7.06%

rr_AnnualReturn2016

14.98%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

8.38%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

(2.52%)

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

10.66%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

4.74%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

(1.77%)

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_ObjectiveHeading

Investment Objective:

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Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:

rr_ShareholderFeesCaption

Shareholder Fees

rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading

Portfolio Turnover:

rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate

54.00%

rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

rr_StrategyHeading

Principal Investment Strategies:

rr_StrategyPortfolioConcentration

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and foreign Energy and Basic Materials Companies, regardless of their stock market value (or “market capitalization”).

rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of “non-cumulative” preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of “cumulative” preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company’s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio’s investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security’s investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Concentration Risk. Because of its specific focus, the Portfolio’s performance is closely tied to and affected by events occurring in the energy and basic materials industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Companies in the energy and basic materials sector are subject to swift fluctuations in supply and demand. These fluctuations may be caused by events relating to international political and economic developments, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects, the environmental impact of energy and basic materials operations and tax and other governmental regulatory policies. Consequently, the Portfolio’s performance may sometimes be significantly better or worse than that of other types of funds.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio’s investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market’s local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security’s local price remains unchanged. Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate a Portfolio’s ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect a Portfolio’s foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of a Portfolio’s investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio’s ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer a Portfolio’s assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio’s operations. Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by a Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When a Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio’s trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may invest in U.S. and foreign small and medium capitalization securities. Investing in lesser-known, small and medium capitalization companies may involve greater risk of volatility of the Portfolio’s share price than is customarily associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer’s securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio’s transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio’s performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio’s investment strategy.

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Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

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The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio’s updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityPhone

1-800-807-FUND

rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture

The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

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The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges.

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For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn

0.77%

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate

Dec. 31, 2010

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Lowest return for a calendar quarter

Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, Taxes [Text]

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn

(32.69%)

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Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes

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Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

14.66%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

33.32%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

1.85%

Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice

5.75%

Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)

rr_MaximumSalesChargeOnReinvestedDividendsAndDistributionsOverOther

none

rr_ExchangeFeeOverRedemption

none

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

0.40%

Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

3.85%

rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount

$ 50,000

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

1,683

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

$ 4,422

rr_AnnualReturn2008

(47.89%)

rr_AnnualReturn2010

24.03%

rr_AnnualReturn2012

(2.03%)

rr_AnnualReturn2014

(20.39%)

rr_AnnualReturn2016

19.45%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

12.57%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

(1.05%)

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

(3.61%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

7.12%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

(0.46%)

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Investment Objective:

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Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:

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Shareholder Fees

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Example:

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The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the table below shows your costs at the end of each period based on these assumptions.

IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES

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Principal Investment Strategies:

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The Portfolio will invest at least 80% of its assets in high quality, short-term U.S. government securities.

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There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and an investment in the Portfolio is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio. The Manager has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Portfolio, and you should not expect that the Manager will provide financial support to the Portfolio at any time.

Credit and Interest Rate Risk. A principal risk of investing in the Portfolio is associated with its U.S. government securities investments which are subject to two types of risks: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable or unwilling to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk, another risk of debt securities, refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates. Given that the Federal Reserve has begun to raise interest rates, the Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk. Repurchase agreements involve a greater degree of credit risk.

Government-Sponsored Enterprises Risk. U.S. government-sponsored enterprises are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. There is the risk that the U.S. government will not provide financial support to such U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law. Certain U.S. government securities purchased by the Portfolio, such as those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. government securities held by the Portfolio may greatly exceed their current resources, including their legal right to support from the Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Money Market Fund Regulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently adopted changes to the rules that govern money market funds. The Portfolio intends to operate as a "government money market fund," which allows the Portfolio to continue to seek a stable net asset value ("NAV"). “Government money market funds,” which are money market funds that invest in cash, U.S. government securities and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized fully, are exempt from the requirement to consider imposing a redemption fee or suspending redemptions at certain liquidity levels.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

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Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and an investment in the Portfolio is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

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The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio’s current 7-day yield by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND.

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1-800-807-FUND

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ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 1.01% (quarter ended June 30, 2007) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was 0.00% (quarter ended June 30, 2016). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class C shares was 0.01%.

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2017

rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel

The highest return for a calendar quarter

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn

1.01%

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Jun. 30, 2016

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

0.32%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.66%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

0.01%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

dei_TradingSymbol

SZCXX

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

1.00%

rr_ExchangeFeeOverRedemption

none

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

1.00%

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

2.00%

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

627

Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

2,327

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03

627

Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10

$ 2,327

rr_AnnualReturn2008

1.01%

rr_AnnualReturn2010

0.01%

rr_AnnualReturn2012

0.01%

rr_AnnualReturn2014

0.01%

rr_AnnualReturn2016

0.01%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

0.01%

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: INVESTMENT QUALITY BOND PORTFOLIO

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The Investment Quality Bond Portfolio seeks current income and reasonable stability of principal.

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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio.

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Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate was 15% of the average value of its portfolio.

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Example:

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The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the table below shows your costs at the end of each period based on these assumptions.

IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES

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Principal Investment Strategies:

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The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in investment grade fixed-income securities, mortgage pass-through securities or non-rated securities considered by the Adviser to be of comparable quality.

rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio’s share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Principal risks of investing in the Portfolio are associated with its fixed-income investments. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable or unwilling to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates. When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. Given that the Federal Reserve has begun to raise interest rates, the Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the principal on underlying mortgages may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose the Portfolio to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on underlying mortgage pools. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Adviser could reduce the Portfolio’s yield, increase the volatility of the Portfolio and/or cause a decline in (“NAV”). Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, the Portfolio may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to the Portfolio. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio’s transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio’s performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio’s investment strategy.

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Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

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The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio’s updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityPhone

1-800-807-FUND

rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture

The Portfolio’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads

The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges.

rr_YearToDateReturnLabel

For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturn

0.32%

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2009

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Lowest return for a calendar quarter

Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, Taxes [Text]

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn

(1.77%)

rr_IndexNoDeductionForFeesExpensesTaxes

Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes

rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred

Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

1.04%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

2.83%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

3.38%

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Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)

rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice

none

Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)

rr_MaximumSalesChargeOnReinvestedDividendsAndDistributionsOverOther

none

rr_ExchangeFeeOverRedemption

none

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

1.00%

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

2.46%

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

767

Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

2,796

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03

767

Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10

$ 2,796

rr_AnnualReturn2008

2.42%

rr_AnnualReturn2010

3.03%

rr_AnnualReturn2012

2.10%

rr_AnnualReturn2014

0.02%

rr_AnnualReturn2016

1.16%

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

0.16%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

1.74%

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rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

(0.25%)

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

0.17%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

1.20%

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Investment Objective:

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Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:

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Shareholder Fees

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Portfolio Turnover:

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48.00%

Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]

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This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

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IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES

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As a matter of fundamental policy, the Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities that pay interest exempt from federal income taxes. The Portfolio’s Adviser generally invests the Portfolio’s assets in municipal obligations. There are no maturity limitations on the Portfolio’s securities. Municipal obligations are bonds, notes or short-term commercial paper issued by state governments, local governments, and their respective agencies. In pursuing the Portfolio’s investment objective, the Adviser has considerable leeway in deciding which investments it buys, holds or sells on a day-to-day basis. The Portfolio will invest primarily in municipal bonds rated within the four highest grades by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Standard & Poor’s Corporation (“S&P”) or Fitch Inc. (“Fitch”) or, if not rated, of comparable quality in the opinion of the Portfolio’s Adviser. The Portfolio may invest without limit in municipal obligations that pay interest income subject to the “alternative minimum tax,” although it does not currently expect to invest more than 20% of its total assets in such instruments. Some shareholders may have to pay tax on distributions of this income. Municipal bonds, notes and commercial paper are commonly classified as either “general obligation” or “revenue.” General obligation bonds, notes and commercial paper are secured by the issuer’s faith and credit, as well as its taxing power, for payment of principal and interest. Revenue bonds, notes and commercial paper, however, are generally payable from a specific source of income. They are issued to fund a wide variety of public and private projects in sectors such as transportation, education and industrial development. Included within the revenue category are participations in lease obligations. The Portfolio’s municipal obligation investments may include zero coupon securities, which are purchased at a discount and make no interest payments until maturity.

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Principal Investment Risks:

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When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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Performance:

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The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio’s Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress

www.saratogacap.com

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ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 3.70% (quarter ended September 30, 2009) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -3.63% (quarter ended December 31, 2016). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class C shares was 2.08%.

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Sep. 30, 2017

rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel

The highest return for a calendar quarter

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn

3.70%

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Dec. 31, 2016

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

rr_PerformanceTableExplanationAfterTaxHigher

After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

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0.25%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

4.25%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

2.42%

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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

dei_TradingSymbol

SMBCX

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

1.00%

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

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(2.00%)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

0.55%

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

3.04%

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

4.60%

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

1,388

Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years

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4,693

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03

1,388

Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years

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$ 4,693

rr_AnnualReturn2008

(4.78%)

rr_AnnualReturn2010

(0.07%)

rr_AnnualReturn2012

1.10%

rr_AnnualReturn2014

1.60%

rr_AnnualReturn2016

(2.03%)

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

(2.97%)

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.57%

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rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

(0.94%)

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

(1.36%)

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.31%

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Investment Objective:

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Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:

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Shareholder Fees

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Portfolio Turnover:

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65.00%

Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]

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This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

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IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES

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The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by U.S. issuers with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or greater at the time of purchase. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stock and warrants. In determining which securities to buy, hold or sell, the Portfolio’s Adviser focuses its investment selection on finding high quality companies with compelling valuations, measurable catalysts to unlock value and above-average long-term earnings growth potential. In general, the Adviser looks for companies that have value-added product lines to help preserve pricing power, a strong history of free cash flow generation, strong balance sheets, competent management with no record of misleading shareholders, and financially sound customers. Independent research is used to produce estimates for future earnings, which are inputs into the Adviser’s proprietary valuation model. The Adviser focuses its investments where it has a differentiated view and there exists, in its view, significant price appreciation potential to its estimate of the stocks’ intrinsic value.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

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Principal Investment Risks:

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When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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Performance:

rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives.

rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress

www.saratogacap.com

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ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS - CALENDAR YEARS

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 17.47% (quarter ended June 30, 2009) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -24.30% (quarter ended December 31, 2008). For the period January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, the return for the Portfolio’s Class C shares was 7.14%.

rr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2017

rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel

The highest return for a calendar quarter

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn

17.47%

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Dec. 31, 2008

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)

rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

rr_PerformanceTableExplanationAfterTaxHigher

After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

17.40%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

5.50%

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rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

12.97%

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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)

dei_TradingSymbol

SLVCX

rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice

1.00%

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)

rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption

(2.00%)

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

0.65%

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.61%

rr_ExpenseExampleYear01

$ 329

Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

1,210

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01

229

Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05

1,210

rr_AnnualReturn2007

(10.24%)

rr_AnnualReturn2009

35.77%

rr_AnnualReturn2011

(6.64%)

rr_AnnualReturn2013

39.10%

rr_AnnualReturn2015

(7.72%)

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Return Before Taxes

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

12.36%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

7.06%

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rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.72%

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rr_ProspectusLineItems

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

9.88%

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: LARGE CAPITALIZATION GROWTH PORTFOLIO

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The Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio seeks capital appreciation.

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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio.

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Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)