07/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/02/2026 12:27
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Pre-Effective Amendment No.
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Post-Effective Amendment No.
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
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Amendment No.
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(Check appropriate box or boxes)
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OPTIMUM FUND TRUST
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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100 Independence, 610 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2354
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (800) 523-1918
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David F. Connor, Esq., 100 Independence, 610 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2354
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(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
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| Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP | ||||
| 191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1601, Chicago, IL 60606 | ||||
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Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering:
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As soon as possible after effectiveness
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It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box):
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immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
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on July 30, 2026 pursuant to paragraph (b)
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60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
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on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
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75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)
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on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485.
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If appropriate, check the following box:
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this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.
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OPTIMUM FUND TRUST
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By:
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/s/ Daniel V. Geatens
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Daniel V. Geatens
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Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
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Signature
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Milissa Hutchinson
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President/Chief Executive Officer
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July 2, 2026
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Milissa Hutchinson
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(Principal Executive Officer) and Trustee
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Cheri Belski
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Trustee
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July 2, 2026
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Cheri Belski
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Kevin G. Chavers
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Trustee
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July 2, 2026
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Kevin G. Chavers
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Dianna Gonzales-Burdin
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Trustee
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July 2, 2026
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Dianna Gonzales-Burdin
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Mark K. Hancock
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Trustee
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July 2, 2026
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Mark K. Hancock
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Pamela J. Moret
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Chair and Trustee
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July 2, 2026
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Pamela J. Moret
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Stephen P. Mullin
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Trustee
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July 2, 2026
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Stephen P. Mullin
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Susan M. Stalnecker
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Trustee
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July 2, 2026
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Susan M. Stalnecker
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Gary R. Young
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Trustee
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July 2, 2026
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Gary R. Young
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/s/ Daniel V. Geatens
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Senior Vice President/Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
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July 2, 2026
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Daniel V. Geatens
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(Principal Financial Officer/Chief Accounting Officer/Controller)
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*By:
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/ s/ Daniel V. Geatens
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Daniel V. Geatens
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as Attorney-in-Fact for each of the persons indicated
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(Pursuant to Powers of Attorney previously filed)
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