| October 23, 2015 |
VIA EDGAR
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Touchstone Strategic Trust (the “Trust”) |
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| Registration Statement on Form N-14 |
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| (File No. 333-207148) |
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned hereby request that the effective date for Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 referenced above be accelerated so that it will become effective as of October 26, 2015 or as soon thereafter as practicable.
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TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIC TRUST |
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By: | /s/ Jill T. McGruder |
| By: | /s/ Terrie A. Wiedenheft |
Name: | Jill T. McGruder |
| Name: | Terrie A. Wiedenheft |
Title: | President |
| Title: | Controller and Treasurer |
[Touchstone Strategic Trust—Acceleration Request Letter]