July 6, 2016

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”)

Registration Statement on Form N-14

(File No. 333-211703)

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. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 referenced above be accelerated so that it will become effective as of July 7, 2016 or as soon thereafter as practicable.

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Sincerely,

TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIC TRUST

By:/s/ Terrie A. Wiedenheft

Name: Terrie A. Wiedenheft

Title: Treasurer and Controller