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Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund

Daily NAV
$
Overall Morningstar Rating™
Ultrashort Bond

Overview

Overview
Actively Managed and Sub-Advised by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in fixed income securities.

Investment Style

  • Selects fixed income securities believed to be attractively priced relative to the market or to similar securities
  • Conducts a disciplined approach focused on security selection and research
  • Invests only in investment grade debt securities
  • Avoids higher risk strategies, such as non-dollar currencies and lower quality credits
  • While the fund may invest in securities with any maturity or duration, interest rate risk is managed by maintaining an effective duration of one year or less under normal market conditions

Fund Facts

Fund Facts
Fund Facts for Share Class
Symbol
CUSIP
Inception Date
Total Share Class Net Assets as of 12/31/2023
Total Fund Net Assets as of 12/31/2023 $479,650,367
Asset Class Income
Benchmark ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
Benchmark 2 ICE BofA 1-Year U.S. Treasury Note Index
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Portfolio Turnover Rate
Fiscal Year End
Prospectus Date 01/26/2024

Performance

Performance
HISTORICAL DAILY NAV
Historical Daily NAV on
NAV POP
Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund -
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. The maximum front-end sales charge for Class A Shares of Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund is 2.00%.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Performance for Class C Shares is adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) in effect at the end of the specified period. The CDSC for Class C Shares is 1.00% the first year you hold the shares and declines to 0% after the first year.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class Y Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class Z Shares are sold at Net Asset Value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and may be subject to a shareholder service fee. Class Z Shares are available through a financial intermediary or through financial institutions such as retirement plans, fee-based platforms, and brokerage accounts (who may impose transaction charges in addition to those described in the prospectus). Class Z Shares are not available directly from Touchstone and may not be available through certain financial intermediaries who do not have appropriate agreements in place with Touchstone.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class INST Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class S Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to contingent deferred sales charges, but do contain an embedded 12b-1 fee.
The performance presented for Class A, C, Y, INST and S Shares combines the performance of an older class of shares (Z Shares) from the Fund's inception, 03/01/94, with the performance since the inception date of each share class.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. The maximum front-end sales charge for Class A Shares of Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund is 2.00%.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Performance for Class C Shares is adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) in effect at the end of the specified period. The CDSC for Class C Shares is 1.00% the first year you hold the shares and declines to 0% after the first year.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class Y Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class Z Shares are sold at Net Asset Value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and may be subject to a shareholder service fee. Class Z Shares are available through a financial intermediary or through financial institutions such as retirement plans, fee-based platforms, and brokerage accounts (who may impose transaction charges in addition to those described in the prospectus). Class Z Shares are not available directly from Touchstone and may not be available through certain financial intermediaries who do not have appropriate agreements in place with Touchstone.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class INST Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class S Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to contingent deferred sales charges, but do contain an embedded 12b-1 fee.
The performance presented for Class A, C, Y, INST and S Shares combines the performance of an older class of shares (Z Shares) from the Fund's inception, 03/01/94, with the performance since the inception date of each share class.

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. From time to time, the investment adviser may waive some fees and/or reimburse expenses, which if not waived or reimbursed, will lower performance. Returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Class Y Shares are sold at net asset value (NAV), without an initial sales charge and are not subject to a 12b-1 fee or contingent deferred sales charges.

Monthly distributing funds are using this Distribution Yield Calculation = Per share distribution dollars during the month divided by the number of days in the month divided by the month end NAV and multiplied by 365. Quarterly distributing funds are using an Annual Distribution Yield calculation = Per share distribution dollars during the 12 months divided by the number of days in the 12 month period divided by the 12 month period end NAV and multiplied by 365.

The performance presented for Class Y and INST Shares combines the performance of an older class of shares (A Shares) from the Fund's inception, 10/03/94, with the performance since the inception date of each share class.

Consider Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund for Your Portfolio

Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund invests primarily in fixed income securities believed to be attractively priced relative to the market or similar securities. It seeks a maximum total return consistent with the preservation of capital.
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Morningstar Rating™

Morningstar Rating™

Portfolio

Portfolio
as of 12/31/2023
Number of Holdings
197
Weighted Average Effective Maturity
1.0 Years
Weighted Average Effective Duration
0.6 Years
as of 12/31/2023
Credit Quality % of Portfolio
AAA/Aaa 51.7
AA/Aa 12.2
A/A 18.4
BBB/Baa 10.8
B/B 0.0
Cash Equivalents 6.5
Not Rated 0.4
Data may not total due to rounding. Credit quality is calculated using the ratings assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service. When ratings vary, the highest rating is used. Credit ratings equivalent to AAA, AA, A or BBB are considered to be high credit quality (“investment grade”); credit ratings of BB and below are lower quality securities (“below investment grade” or “high yield”). Where no rating has been assigned, it could be for reasons unrelated to the creditworthiness of the issuer. The credit quality ratings apply only to fixed income securities and not the fund or its shares. Ratings are subject to change.
For the data illustrated for Touchstone Domestic Equity Funds, Morningstar is the source. For the data illustrated for Touchstone Fixed Income Funds, International Equity Funds and Multi-Asset Funds, the fund’s sub-adviser is the source. All holdings data is sourced from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing.
as of 12/31/2023
Sector % of Portfolio
Non-Agency CMBS 23.0
Asset Backed Securities 22.4
Investment Grade Corp. Credit 20.5
RMBS 14.1
Collateralized Loan Obligation 12.1
Cash Equivalents 6.5
Emerging Markets 1.4
U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.2
High Yield Corporate Credit 0.0
Municipal 0.0
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular sector. Holdings are subject to change. Calculations for sectors and top holdings exclude cash equivalents. Data may not total due to rounding. For details regarding country code abbreviations, please visit this page.
For the data illustrated for Touchstone Domestic Equity Funds, Morningstar is the source. For the data illustrated for Touchstone Fixed Income Funds, International Equity Funds and Multi-Asset Funds, the fund’s sub-adviser is the source. All holdings data is sourced from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing.
as of 02/29/2024
Security Description % of Portfolio
M-MKT 03/01/2024 4.3
M-MKT 03/01/2024 2.9
GLS AUTO RECEIVABLES ISSUER TR 3.68% 11/16/2026 2.2
M-MKT 03/01/2024 2.1
BHMS 2018-ATLS 6.86% 07/15/2035 1.7
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular sector. Holdings are subject to change. Calculations for sectors and top holdings exclude cash equivalents. Data may not total due to rounding. For details regarding country code abbreviations, please visit this page.
For the data illustrated for Touchstone Domestic Equity Funds, Morningstar is the source. For the data illustrated for Touchstone Fixed Income Funds, International Equity Funds and Multi-Asset Funds, the fund’s sub-adviser is the source. All holdings data is sourced from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing.
as of 12/31/2023
Security Description
Country
Coupon Rate (%)
Maturity Date
Shares Par Value
Current Price ($)
Market Value ($)
% of Portfolio
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There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular sector. Holdings are subject to change. Calculations for sectors and top holdings exclude cash equivalents. Data may not total due to rounding. For details regarding country code abbreviations, please visit this page.
For the data illustrated for Touchstone Domestic Equity Funds, Morningstar is the source. For the data illustrated for Touchstone Fixed Income Funds, International Equity Funds and Multi-Asset Funds, the fund’s sub-adviser is the source. All holdings data is sourced from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing.

Management

Management
Actively Managed and Sub-Advised by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Scott Weston

Scott D. Weston

Investment Experience since 1992 

Career Summary 
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Countrywide Investments
Leshner Financial Services
Adex International 

Education 
MBA - Finance, University of Cincinnati
BS - Finance, University of Utah
Brent Miller

Brent A. Miller, CFA

Investment Experience since 1999 

Career Summary 
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
The Integrity Companies

Education 
BS - Mathematics, University of Evansville
Sub Advisor Laura Mayfield

Laura Mayfield

Investment Experience since 2005

Career Summary 
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Western and Southern Life Assurance Co.

Education 
MBA – Xavier University
BA – Marketing and Spanish, Olivet Nazarene University

Richard V. Schneider

Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager Structured Products

Career Summary
Mesirow Financial
Loop Capital Markets
Lehman Brothers Asset Management
Lincoln Capital Management

Education 
MBA - University of Notre Dame
BS - University of Notre Dame

Fees

Fees
Expense Fees for Share Class
Total Annual Fund Operating Expense Ratio
Net Annual Fund Operating Expense Ratio
Touchstone Advisors has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its fees and/or reimburse certain Fund expenses in order to limit certain annual fund operating expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses “AFFE,” and other expenses, if any) to 0.65% for Class A Shares, 1.15% for Class C Shares, 0.40% for Class Y Shares, 0.35% for Class INST Shares, 0.65% for Class Z Shares and 0.90% for Class S Shares. These expense limitations will remain in effect until at least 01/29/2025.

Distributions

Distributions

Resources

Resources
A WORD ABOUT RISK

The Fund invests in fixed-income securities which can experience reduced liquidity during certain market events, lose their value as interest rates rise and are subject to credit risk which is the risk of deterioration in the financial condition of an issuer and/or general economic conditions that can cause the issuer to not make timely payments of principal and interest also causing the securities to decline in value and an investor can lose principal. When interest rates rise, the price of debt securities generally falls. Longer term securities are generally more volatile. The Fund invests in mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities which are subject to the risks of prepayment, defaults, changing interest rates and at times, the financial condition of the issuer. The Fund invests in investment grade debt securities which may be downgraded by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) to below investment grade status. The Fund invests in U.S. government agency securities which are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are not guaranteed against price movements due to changing interest rates. The Adviser engages a sub-adviser to make investment decisions for the Fund’s portfolio; it may be unable to identify and retain a sub-adviser who achieves superior investment returns relative to other similar sub-advisers. Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken to stimulate or stabilize economic growth may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact Fund performance and cause it to experience illiquidity, shareholder redemptions, or other potentially adverse effects. Banks and financial services companies could suffer losses if interest rates rise or economic conditions deteriorate. The Fund invests in foreign securities which carry the associated risks of economic and political instability, market liquidity, currency volatility and accounting standards that differ from those of U.S. markets and may offer less protection to investors. The Fund invests in municipal securities which may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal security holders in the event of bankruptcy and may not be able to meet their obligations. The Fund may experience higher portfolio turnover which may lead to increased fund expenses, lower investment returns and higher short-term capital gains taxable to shareholders. The Fund invests in repurchase agreements which are considered loans by the Fund and may suffer a loss of principal and interest in the event of counterparty defaults. The Fund invests in Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) that have risks that largely depend on the type of underlying collateral and risks may include illiquidity, limited active market, the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will be insufficient to make interest or other payments, the potential for a decline in the quality of the collateral, and can bear the risk of default by the loans. The Fund's service providers are susceptible to cyber security risks that could result in losses to a Fund and its shareholders. Cyber security incidents could affect issuers in which a Fund invests, thereby causing the Fund’s investments to lose value. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change.

Consider Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund for Your Portfolio

Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund invests primarily in fixed income securities believed to be attractively priced relative to the market or similar securities. It seeks a maximum total return consistent with the preservation of capital.
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Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and the summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. To obtain a prospectus or a summary prospectus, contact your financial professional or download and/or request one on the resources section or call Touchstone at 800-638-8194. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Investment return and principal value of an investment in a Fund will fluctuate so that investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. All investing involves risk.

Touchstone Funds are distributed by Touchstone Securities, Inc.*
*A registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC.

Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value

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