May 18, 2011 Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust Registration Statement on N-14 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the General Rules and Regulations thereunder, enclosed for filing electronically is the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the "Trust"). This filing relates to the acquisition of the assets of the EARNEST Partners Fixed Income Trust, by and in exchange for shares of the Touchstone Total Return Bond Fund series of the Trust. If you have any questions about this matter please contact the undersigned at 513.878.4066. Very truly yours, TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST /s/ Jay S. Fitton Jay S. Fitton Secretary