February 5, 2016
Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of Filings and Information Services
100 F. Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Strategic Funds, Inc.
File No. 811-03940; 2-88816
-Dreyfus MLP Fund
-International Stock Fund
-Global Stock Fund
-Dreyfus U.S. Equity Fund
-Dreyfus Select Managers Small Cap Value Fund
Dear Sir/Madam:
Transmitted for filing is the Form N-CSR for the above-referenced funds for the annual period ended November 30, 2015.
Please direct any questions or comments to the attention of the undersigned at 412-234-2871.
Sincerely,
/s/ Megan C. Coleman
Megan C. Coleman
Paralegal Supervisor and Senior Associate
Enclosure