July 25, 2017
VIA EDGAR
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Division of Investment Management
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Touchstone Variable Series Trust (the “Trust”) Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-218512) |
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. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 referenced above be accelerated so that it will become effective as of July 26, 2017 or as soon thereafter as practicable.
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Sincerely, | |||
TOUCHSTONE VARIABLE SERIES TRUST | |||
By: | /s/ Jill T. McGruder | ||
Name: Title: | Jill T. McGruder President |