<TABLE> <S> <C>
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial
information extracted from Touchstone Strategic Trust
financial statements at June 30, 2000
and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NUMBER> 011
<NAME> Touchstone Emerging Growth Fund A
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> Dec-31-2000
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