497K 1 touchstonepremiumyieldequi.htm 497K 497K
Summary Prospectus
Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund
January 30, 2016

Class A Ticker: TPYAX Class C Ticker: TPYCX
Class Y Ticker: TPYYX

Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund’s prospectus, which contains information about the Fund and its risks. The Fund’s prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, both dated January 30, 2016, as amended from time to time, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus. For free paper or electronic copies of the Fund’s prospectus and other information about the Fund, go to TouchstoneInvestments.com/literature-center, call 1.800.543.0407, or ask any financial advisor, bank, or broker-dealer who offers shares of the Fund.

TOUCHSTONE PREMIUM YIELD EQUITY FUND SUMMARY
 
The Fund’s Investment Goal
 
The Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital and high-current income.
 
The Fund’s Fees and Expenses
 
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.  You may qualify for sales charge discounts for Class A shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 or more in the Touchstone Funds.  More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the section entitled “Choosing a Class of Shares” in the Fund’s prospectus on page 86 and in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) on page 68.
 
Class A
 
Class C
 
Class Y
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
 

 
 

 
 

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
5.75
 %
 
None

 
None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or the amount redeemed, whichever is less)
None

 
1.00
 %
 
None

Wire Redemption Fee
Up to $15

 
Up to $15

 
Up to $15

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 

 
 

 
 

Management Fees
0.68
 %
 
0.68
 %
 
0.68
 %
Distribution and/or Shareholder Service (12b-1) Fees
0.25
 %
 
1.00
 %
 
None

Other Expenses
0.32
 %
 
0.32
 %
 
0.29
 %
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (AFFE)
0.10
 %
 
0.10
 %
 
0.10
 %
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses(1)
1.35
 %
 
2.10
 %
 
1.07
 %
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement(2)
(0.05
)%
 
(0.05
)%
 
(0.02
)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement(2)
1.30
 %
 
2.05
 %
 
1.05
 %
_______________________________________________________
(1)Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses have been restated to reflect Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and will differ from the ratio of expenses to average net assets that is included in the Fund’s annual report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015.
(2)Touchstone Advisors, Inc. and Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Trust”) have entered into a contractual expense limitation agreement whereby Touchstone Advisors will waive a portion of its fees or reimburse certain Fund expenses (excluding dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales; interest; taxes; brokerage commissions and other transaction costs; portfolio transactions and investment related expenses; other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; the cost of “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” if any; and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of business) in order to limit annual Fund operating expenses to 1.20%, 1.95%, and 0.95% of average monthly net assets for Classes A, C and Y shares, respectively. This contractual expense limitation is effective through January 29, 2017, but can be terminated by a vote of the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) if it deems the termination to be beneficial to the Fund’s shareholders. The terms of the contractual expense limitation agreement provide that Touchstone Advisors is entitled


Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund

to recoup, subject to approval by the Board, such amounts waived or reimbursed for a period of up to three years from the year in which Touchstone Advisors reduced its compensation or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the expense limitation amount in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
 
Example.  This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.  The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then, except as indicated, redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods.  The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same and that all fee waivers or expense limits for the Fund will expire after one year.  Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
 
Assuming Redemption at End of Period
 
Assuming No Redemption
 
Class A
 
Class C
 
Class Y
 
Class C
1 Year
$
700

 
$
308

 
$
107

 
$
208

3 Years
$
973

 
$
653

 
$
338

 
$
653

5 Years
$
1,267

 
$
1,124

 
$
588

 
$
1,124

10 Years
$
2,101

 
$
2,427

 
$
1,304

 
$
2,427

 
Portfolio Turnover.  The Fund pays transaction costs, such as brokerage commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio).  A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account.  These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund’s performance.  During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 31% of the average value of its portfolio.
 
The Fund’s Principal Investment Strategies
 
The Fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities without regard to market capitalization.  This is a non-fundamental policy that can be changed by the Fund upon 60 days’ prior notice to shareholders.  For purposes of the Fund, equity securities include common stock, depositary receipts, and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”).  The Fund focuses on dividend-paying equity securities of U.S. companies and foreign companies that the sub-advisor, Miller/Howard Investments Inc. (“Miller/Howard” or “Sub-Advisor”), believes possess attractive long-term return potential, primarily due to lower than average valuations and an improving business outlook.  The Fund may invest up to 40% of its assets in both sponsored and unsponsored American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and other depositary receipts representing interests in foreign securities, including emerging market securities.
 
Miller/Howard’s investment process begins with quantitative screens that seek to identify stocks with above-average dividend yield plus a consistent history of dividend growth that offer high financial strength and solid appreciation potential.  Miller/Howard also employs certain social and environmental screens.  The portfolio management team generates a focus list of stocks through a combination of additional screens and fundamental research.  Preference is given to companies with monopoly-like characteristics and recurring revenues, which may be attained through proprietary goods and services, strategic geographic positioning, and/or market dominance.  Attention to diversification across economic sectors is also emphasized.  An attempt is made to find stocks that are supported by Miller/Howard’s general view of the economy and its sectors, though bottom-up stock selection is of primary importance.
 
The Sub-Advisor’s analytical process includes evaluation of the dividend payment stream, discussions with company management, a comprehensive Socially Responsible Investing (“SRI”) profile and assessments of the financial strength of the company.  Stocks from all sectors of the market are considered for inclusion in the portfolio in an effort to provide diversification.  Finally, technical analysis is used to attempt to identify optimal times for purchases and sales.
 
The Fund’s Principal Risks
 
The Fund’s share price will fluctuate.  You could lose money on your investment in the Fund and the Fund could also return less than other investments.  The Fund is subject to the principal risks summarized below.
 
Equity Securities Risk: The Fund is subject to the risk that stock prices will fall over short or extended periods of time.  Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments.  The prices of securities issued by these companies may decline in response to such developments, which could result in a decline in the value of the Fund’s shares.

2

Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund

 
Large-Cap Risk:  Large-cap risk is the risk that stocks of larger companies may underperform relative to those of small- and mid-sized companies.  Large-cap companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes, and also may not be able to attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies, especially during extended periods of economic expansion.
 
Mid-Cap Risk: The Fund is subject to the risk that medium capitalization stocks may underperform other types of stocks or the equity market as a whole.  Stocks of mid-sized companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than stocks of larger, more established companies.  Mid-sized companies may have limited product lines, or financial resources, and may be dependent upon a particular niche of the market.
 
Small-Cap Risk: The Fund is subject to the risk that small capitalization stocks may underperform other types of stocks or the equity market as a whole.  Stocks of smaller companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than stocks of larger, more established companies.  Small companies may have limited product lines or financial resources, or may be dependent upon a small or inexperienced management group.  In addition, small-cap stocks typically are traded in lower volume, are less liquid, and their issuers typically are subject to greater degrees of changes in their earnings and prospects.
 
Foreign Securities Risk: Investing in foreign securities poses additional risks since political and economic events unique in a country or region will affect those markets and their issuers.  These events may not necessarily affect the U.S. economy or issuers located in the United States.  In addition, investments in foreign securities are generally denominated in foreign currency.  As a result, changes in the value of those currencies compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments.  These currency movements may happen separately from, or in response to, events that do not otherwise affect the value of the security in the issuer’s home country. There is a risk that issuers of foreign securities may not be subject to accounting standards or governmental supervision comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject and that less public information about their operations may exist. There is risk associated with the clearance and settlement procedures in non-U.S. markets, which may be unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions and may cause delays. Foreign markets may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. markets and offer less protection to investors. Over-the-counter securities may also be less liquid than exchange-traded securities. Investments in securities of foreign issuers may be subject to foreign withholding and other taxes. In addition, it may be more difficult and costly for the Fund to seek recovery from an issuer located outside the United States in the event of a default on a portfolio security or an issuer's insolvency proceeding.

Depositary Receipts Risk: Foreign receipts, which include ADRs, Global Depositary Receipts and European Depositary Receipts, are securities that evidence ownership interests in a security or a pool of securities issued by a foreign issuer.   The risks of depositary receipts include many risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities, such as individual country risk and liquidity risk. Unsponsored ADRs, which are issued by a depositary bank without the participation or consent of the issuer, involve additional risks because U.S. reporting requirements do not apply and the issuing bank will recover shareholder distribution costs from movement of share prices and payment of dividends.
 
Emerging Markets Risk:  Emerging markets may be more likely to experience political turmoil or rapid changes in market or economic conditions than more developed countries. In addition, the financial stability of issuers (including governments) in emerging market countries may be more precarious than that of issuers in other countries. As a result, there will tend to be an increased risk of price volatility associated with the Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries, which may be magnified by currency fluctuations relative to the U.S. dollar.
 
Management Risk: In managing the Fund’s portfolio, Touchstone Advisors, Inc. (the “Advisor”) engages one or more sub-advisors to make investment decisions on a portion of or the entire portfolio.  There is a risk that the Advisor may be unable to identify and retain sub-advisors who achieve superior investment returns relative to other similar sub-advisors.  The value of your investment may decrease if the sub-advisor incorrectly judges the attractiveness, value, or market trends affecting a particular security, issuer, industry, or sector.
 
REITs Risk: REITs are pooled investment vehicles that primarily invest in commercial real estate or real estate-related loans.  REITs are susceptible to the risks associated with direct ownership of real estate, such as declines in property values, increases in property taxes, operating expenses, rising interest rates or competition, overbuilding, zoning changes, and losses from casualty or condemnation.  REITs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund.  Accordingly, the Fund’s investments in REITs will result in the layering of expenses, such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the REITs’ operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses.
 

3

Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund

Socially Responsible Investing Risk: The Fund’s social and environmental screening criteria may cause the Fund to forgo opportunities to buy certain securities, or forgo opportunities to gain exposure to certain industries, sectors, regions and countries. In addition, the Fund may be required to sell a security when it might otherwise be disadvantageous for it to do so.

This Fund should only be purchased by investors seeking long-term growth of capital and high current income who can withstand the share price volatility of equity investing.  As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal.  You can find more information about the Fund’s investments and risks under the “Investment Strategies and Risks” section of the Fund’s prospectus.

The Fund’s Performance
 
The bar chart and performance table below illustrate some indication of the risks and volatility of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual total returns for one year, five years, and since inception compare with the Russell 3000® Value Index and the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index.  The bar chart does not reflect any sales charges, which would reduce your return.  The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.  More recent performance is available at no cost by visiting TouchstoneInvestments.com or by calling 1.800.543.0407.
 
Premium Yield Equity Fund — Class A Total Return as of December 31


Best Quarter: Third Quarter 2009 13.77% Worst Quarter: Fourth Quarter 2008 (25.99)%
    
For information on the prior history of the Fund, please see the section entitled “The Trust” in the Fund’s SAI.
 
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.  Your actual after-tax returns may differ from those shown and depend on your tax situation.  The after-tax returns do not apply to shares held in an IRA, 401(k), or other tax-advantaged account.  The after-tax returns shown in the table are for Class A shares only.  The after-tax returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund will differ from the Class A shares after-tax returns.
 
The inception dates of Class A shares, Class C shares and Class Y shares were December 3, 2007, December 3, 2007 and August 12, 2008, respectively. Class Y shares performance was calculated using the historical performance of Class A shares for the periods prior to August 12, 2008. Performance for these periods has been restated to reflect the impact of the fees and expenses applicable to Class Y shares.
 

4

Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund

Average Annual Total Returns
For the period ended December 31, 2015
 
1 Year
 
5 Years
 
Since Inception
 (12-3-07)
Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund — Class A
 
 
 
 
 
Return Before Taxes
(15.65
)%
 
7.07
%
 
0.94
 %
Return After Taxes on Distributions
(17.55
)%
 
5.77
%
 
(0.09
)%
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares
(7.29
)%
 
5.60
%
 
0.72
 %
Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund — Class C
 
 
 
 
 
Return Before Taxes
(11.99
)%
 
7.54
%
 
0.93
 %
Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund — Class Y
 
 
 
 
 
Return Before Taxes
(10.30
)%
 
8.62
%
 
1.88
 %
Russell 3000® Value Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)
(4.13
)%
 
10.98
%
 
5.04
 %
Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)
(1.64
)%
 
12.78
%
 
6.06
 %

The Fund’s Management
 
Investment Advisor
 
Touchstone Advisors, Inc.
Sub-Advisor
 
Portfolio
Managers
 
Investment Experience
 with the Fund
 
Primary Title with  Sub-Advisor
Miller/Howard Investments Inc.
 
Lowell G. Miller
 
Since 2008
 
Founder, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research
 
 
John E. Leslie III, CFA
 
Since 2008
 
Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager
 
 
Bryan J. Spratt, CFA
 
Since 2008
 
Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager
 
 
Roger G. Young, CFA
 
Since 2009
 
Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager
 
Buying and Selling Fund Shares
 
Minimum Investment Requirements
 
Classes A, C, and Y
 
Initial
Investment
 
Additional
Investment
Regular Account
$
2,500

 
$
50

Retirement Account or Custodial Account under the Uniform Gifts/Transfers to Minors Act
$
1,000

 
$
50

Investments through the Automatic Investment Plan
$
100

 
$
50

 
You may buy and sell shares in the Fund on a day when the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading.  Classes A and C shares may be purchased and sold directly from Touchstone Securities, Inc. (“Touchstone Securities”) or through your financial advisor.  Class Y shares are available only through financial institutions and financial intermediaries who have appropriate selling agreements in place with Touchstone Securities.  Shares may be purchased or sold by writing to Touchstone Securities at P.O. Box 9878, Providence, Rhode Island 02940, calling 1.800.543.0407, or visiting the Touchstone Funds’ website: TouchstoneInvestments.com. You may only sell shares over the telephone or via the Internet if the value of the shares sold is less than or equal to $100,000. Shares held in IRA accounts and qualified retirement plans cannot be sold by telephone or via the Internet. If your shares are held by a processing organization or financial intermediary you will need to follow its purchase and redemption procedures. For more information about buying and selling shares see the section “Investing with Touchstone” of the Fund’s prospectus or call 1.800.543.0407.

5

Touchstone Premium Yield Equity Fund

 
Tax Information
 
The Fund intends to pay dividends and make distributions that may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains except when shares are held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.  Withdrawals from a tax-advantaged account may, however, be taxable.
 
Financial Intermediary Compensation
 
If you purchase shares in the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services.  These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment.  Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.






































TSF-56-TFGT-TPYAX-1601

6