September 1, 2017

VIA EDGAR

Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Investment Management

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re: Deutsche Market Trust
Registration Statement on Form N-14
(File No. 333-219089)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby request that the effective date for the Registration Statement on Form N-14 referenced above be accelerated so that it will become effective as of September 1, 2017 or as soon thereafter as practicable.

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Sincerely,

DEUTSCHE MARKET TRUST

By: /s/Caroline Pearson
Name:  Caroline Pearson
Title:    Chief Legal Officer DEUTSCHE AM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

By: /s/Brian Binder
Name:  Brian Binder
Title:    Vice President