July 24, 2017

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. 333-218331)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned hereby requests 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 25, 2017 or as soon thereafter as practicable.

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	Sincerely,

	TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIC TRUST

	By:	/s/ Jill T. McGruder
	Name:	Jill T. McGruder
	Title:	President