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Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund

Daily NAV
$
as of
Overall Morningstar Rating™
Multisector Bond
as of 09/30/2021
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Fact Sheet
Summary Prospectus

Overview

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

Objective

The Fund seeks a high level of current income with a focus on capital preservation by investing primarily in public fixed income securities.

Investment Style

  • Primarily invests in income producing securities including corporate debt securities, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, government securities (both U.S. government securities and foreign sovereign debt), and preferred stocks
  • Expanded opportunity set provides the flexibility to react to market dislocations
  • Broadly diversified by sector, resulting in multiple sources of return potential and low correlation to traditional asset classes
  • Duration management is used as a risk mitigation tool; seeks to avoid taking large duration positions due to the difficulty in predicting interest rates
  • Active management and security selection are focused on building a high conviction portfolio

Fund Facts

Fund Facts for Share Class
Symbol
CUSIP
Share Class Inception Date
Total Share Class Net Assets as of 09/30/2021
Total Fund Net Assets as of 09/30/2021 $419,529,261
Asset Class Income, Multi-Asset
Morningstar Category Multisector Bond
Benchmark Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fiscal Year End
Prospectus Date 07/30/2021

Performance

HISTORICAL DAILY NAV
Historical Daily NAV on
NAV POP
Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities 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 advisor 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 Fixed Income Funds is 3.25% excluding Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund which 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 advisor 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 advisor 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 advisor 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.
Effective July 19, 2021 the AIG Strategic Bond Fund and the AIG Flexible Credit Fund merged into the newly created Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund. The Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund adopted the performance and accounting history of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund; however, the Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund has a new, separate and distinct investment strategy and sub-advisor. Prior to July 19, 2021 the Fund’s performance history is that of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund.

AIG Funds Class W Shares became Touchstone Class Y Shares on 7/19/2021.
Effective July 19, 2021 the AIG Strategic Bond Fund and the AIG Flexible Credit Fund merged into the newly created Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund. The Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund adopted the performance and accounting history of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund; however, the Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund has a new, separate and distinct investment strategy and sub-advisor. Prior to July 19, 2021 the Fund’s performance history is that of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund.

AIG Funds Class W Shares became Touchstone Class Y Shares on 7/19/2021.
Effective July 19, 2021 the AIG Strategic Bond Fund and the AIG Flexible Credit Fund merged into the newly created Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund. The Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund adopted the performance and accounting history of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund; however, the Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund has a new, separate and distinct investment strategy and sub-advisor. Prior to July 19, 2021 the Fund’s performance history is that of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund.

AIG Funds Class W Shares became Touchstone Class Y Shares on 7/19/2021.
Effective July 19, 2021 the AIG Strategic Bond Fund and the AIG Flexible Credit Fund merged into the newly created Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund. The Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund adopted the performance and accounting history of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund; however, the Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund has a new, separate and distinct investment strategy and sub-advisor. Prior to July 19, 2021 the Fund’s performance history is that of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund.

AIG Funds Class W Shares became Touchstone Class Y Shares on 7/19/2021.
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 advisor 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 U.S. Equity, International/Global Equity, and Multi-Asset Funds is 5.00%.
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 advisor 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 advisor 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 advisor 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.
Effective July 19, 2021 the AIG Strategic Bond Fund and the AIG Flexible Credit Fund merged into the newly created Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund. The Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund adopted the performance and accounting history of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund; however, the Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund has a new, separate and distinct investment strategy and sub-advisor. Prior to July 19, 2021 the Fund’s performance history is that of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund.

AIG Funds Class W Shares became Touchstone Class Y Shares on 7/19/2021.
Effective July 19, 2021 the AIG Strategic Bond Fund and the AIG Flexible Credit Fund merged into the newly created Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund. The Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund adopted the performance and accounting history of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund; however, the Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund has a new, separate and distinct investment strategy and sub-advisor. Prior to July 19, 2021 the Fund’s performance history is that of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund.

AIG Funds Class W Shares became Touchstone Class Y Shares on 7/19/2021.
Effective July 19, 2021 the AIG Strategic Bond Fund and the AIG Flexible Credit Fund merged into the newly created Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund. The Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund adopted the performance and accounting history of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund; however, the Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund has a new, separate and distinct investment strategy and sub-advisor. Prior to July 19, 2021 the Fund’s performance history is that of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund.

AIG Funds Class W Shares became Touchstone Class Y Shares on 7/19/2021.
Effective July 19, 2021 the AIG Strategic Bond Fund and the AIG Flexible Credit Fund merged into the newly created Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund. The Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund adopted the performance and accounting history of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund; however, the Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund has a new, separate and distinct investment strategy and sub-advisor. Prior to July 19, 2021 the Fund’s performance history is that of the AIG Strategic Bond Fund.

AIG Funds Class W Shares became Touchstone Class Y Shares on 7/19/2021.

Morningstar Rating™

Morningstar Rating™

Management

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

Daniel J. Carter, CFA 

Investment Experience since 1996

Career Summary
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Ohio Casualty Corporation
Provident Bank

Education
BS – Miami University

sub-advisor-fwia-kummer

Austin R. Kummer, CFA

Investment Experience since 2013

Career Summary 
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

Education 
MBA – Xavier University
BBA – Ohio University
Brendan White

Brendan M. White, CFA

Investment Experience since 1987

Career Summary 
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Ohio Casualty Corporation

Education 
MBA - Xavier University
BS - The Ohio State University

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 1.00% for Class A Shares, 1.71% for Class C Shares, 0.75% for Class Y Shares and 0.65% for Class INST Shares. These expense limitations will remain in effect until at least 07/29/2023.

Distributions

Resources

Fact Sheet
Commentary

Semi-Annual Report

Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

Statutory Prospectus
Summary Prospectus

Consider Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund for Your Portfolio

Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities Fund primarily invests in income producing securities including corporate debt securities, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, government securities (both U.S. government securities and foreign sovereign debt), and preferred stocks.
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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.

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