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Risk/Return:

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Registrant Name

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Voya MUTUAL FUNDS

Prospectus Date

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Feb. 28, 2017

Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Diversified International Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Russia Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Global Equity Dividend Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Global Real Estate Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Global Equity Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya International Real Estate Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Global Bond Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Multi-Manager International Factors Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Multi-Manager Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Diversified Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Global Perspectives(R) Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Global Corporate Leaders 100 Fund

Risk/Return:

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Supplement [Text Block]

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.

Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Fund

Risk/Return:

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VOYA MUTUAL FUNDS 

To each series of the Registrant (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”)

Supplement dated March 17, 2017

To the Current Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class O, Class P, Class R, and Class W shares

(each a “Prospectus” and collectively the “Prospectuses”)

The following changes in the above referenced Prospectuses are effective April 10, 2017:

1. The following sentence is added to the end of the introductory paragraph for each Fund under Summary Section — Fees and Expenses of the Fund:

Investors investing in the Fund through an intermediary should consult the Appendix to this Prospectus, which includes information regarding financial intermediary specific sales charges and related discount policies that apply to purchases through certain specified intermediaries.