Chapman and Cutler LLP
111 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
March 24, 2014
Mr. Edward Bartz
Division of Investment Management
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Guggenheim Defined Portfolios, Series 1153
MLP & Energy Funds Portfolio, Series 5
File Nos. 333-193519 and 811-03763
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Dear Mr. Bartz:
This letter is in response to your comments given during a telephone
conversation with our office regarding the registration statement on Form S-6
for Guggenheim Defined Portfolios, Series 1153, filed on January 23, 2014 with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). The registration
statement offers the MLP & Energy Funds Portfolio, Series 5 (the "Trust").
PROSPECTUS
Investment Summary -- Principal Risks
1. The "Principal Investment Strategy" section states that the Closed-End
Funds may invest in high-yield or "junk" bonds and foreign securities, including
securities issued by companies headquartered or incorporated in countries
considered to be emerging markets. Please add the appropriate risk disclosures
for these securities in the "Principal Risks" section.
Response: Even though the Closed-End Funds may invest in such securities,
we include risks based upon the final portfolio. If the Closed-End Funds
selected for the Trust invest significantly all of their assets in such
securities, the appropriate risk disclosures will be added.
We appreciate your prompt attention to this registration statement. If you
have any questions or comments or would like to discuss our responses to your
questions please feel free to contact the undersigned at (312) 845-3484.
Very truly yours,
CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP
By /s/ Morrison C. Warren
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Morrison C. Warren