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Voya Equity Trust - Voya U.S. High Dividend Low Volatility Fund - Class R6
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June 30, 2025 DEF 14A

VOYA EQUITY TRUST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X]Definitive Pr

June 13, 2025 PRE 14A

Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [X]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Pr

January 10, 2025 CORRESP

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 January 10, 2025 VIA EDGAR Ms.

October 30, 2024 EX-99

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM Exhibit 16(12) October 25, 2024 Voya Global Diversified Payment Fund Voya Mutual Funds 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034 Voya Global Income & Growth Fund Voya Equity Trust 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034 Ladies and Gentlemen

October 30, 2024 POS EX

PART C. OTHER INFORMATION

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 30, 2024 Securities Act File No. 333-280487 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 X Pre-Effective Amendment No. Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 VOYA EQUITY TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 7337 East Doubletree Ranch R

October 30, 2024 EX-99

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Officer, on behalf of the following Registered Investment Company, constitutes and appoints Todd Modic and Joanne Osberg each of them individually, the true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power to each of them to sign for the undersigned Officer, and in the name of such undersigned Officer and in the capacities indicated below, as the case may

September 17, 2024 CORRESP

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 September 17, 2024 VIA EDGAR Mr.

July 30, 2024 425

Perspectives® Fund

Filed by Voya Equity Trust (SEC File Nos.: 333-56881; 811-08817) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. July 26, 2024 Voya Investment Management Client Talking Points Voya Global Diversified Payment Fund and Voya Global Perspectives® Fund Voya Investment Management Co. LLC (“

July 26, 2024 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 16 (14) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Representations and Warranties” and “Financial Highlights” in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Voya Equity Trust.

July 26, 2024 N-14/A

Post-Effective Amendment No.

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2024 Securities Act File No. 333-280487 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933  Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 Post-Effective Amendment No. VOYA EQUITY TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road

July 19, 2024 DEL AM

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 July 19, 2024 VIA EDGAR U.

June 26, 2024 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM Exhibit 11 June 26, 2024 Voya Equity Trust 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being furnished in connection with the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) being filed on or about the date hereof by Voya Equ

June 26, 2024 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Representations and Warranties” and “Financial Highlights” in the Information Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Voya Equity Trust.

June 26, 2024 N-14

VOYA GLOBAL DIVERSIFIED PAYMENT FUND VOYA GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES® FUND 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2034 1-800-992-0180 July 26, 2024

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2024 Securities Act File No. [ ] U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933  Pre-Effective Amendment No. Post-Effective Amendment No. VOYA EQUITY TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsd

June 26, 2024 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 16 POWERS OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustees, on behalf of the Registered Investment Company listed below, each constitute and appoint Todd Modic and Joanne Osberg each of them individually, the true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, to execute for each undersigned Trustee, and in the name, place, and stead of such undersigned Trustee, in the capacities indicated below, the Registration Statements of such entity on Form N-14 and any amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection therewith, and to file the same with the U.

October 19, 2023 POS EX

October 19, 2023

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 19, 2023 Securities Act File No. 333-261698 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 X Pre-Effective Amendment No. Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 VOYA EQUITY TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 7337 East Doubletree Ranch R

October 19, 2023 POS EX

October 19, 2023

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 19, 2023 Securities Act File No. 333-265586 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 X Pre-Effective Amendment No. Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 VOYA EQUITY TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 7337 East Doubletree Ranch R

October 19, 2023 EX-99

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP Exhibit 12 PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.

October 19, 2023 EX-99

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM Exhibit 12 October 7, 2022 Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund Voya Equity Trust 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Voya Small Cap Growth Fund Voya Equity Trust 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counse

August 21, 2023 CORRESP

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 August 21, 2023 VIA EDGAR Ms.

May 5, 2023 DEF 14C

Jonathan Nash – Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Risk Officer Catrina Willingham – Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Controller Ericka McKenna – Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: ( ) Preliminary Information Statement ( ) Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitt

April 28, 2023 NPORT-EX

At February 28, 2023, the following OTC total return swaps were outstanding for Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund:

NPORT-EX 2 464722VOYA043023.htm Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: 6.7% 22,956 Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF $ 1,196,467 1.0 58,650 Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF 2,448,051 2.1 2,850 Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF 610,128 0.5 42,746 Vanguard Real Estate ETF 3,664,187 3.1 Total Exchange-Traded

April 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

NPORT-EX 2 464733VOYA043023.htm Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.0% Communication Services: 6.6% 317,594 (1) Alphabet, Inc. - Class A $ 28,602,516 4.3 19,067 (1) NetFlix, Inc. 6,142,053 0.9 135,131 (1) Pinterest, Inc. 3,393,139 0.5 61,364 (1) Walt Disney Co. 6,112,468 0.9 44,250,176 6.6 Co

April 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

NPORT-EX 2 464729VOYA043023.htm Voya Small Company Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.2% Communication Services: 2.4% 743,082 (1) Globalstar, Inc. $ 951,145 0.5 47,723 (1) Magnite, Inc. 531,157 0.3 107,877 (1) Playtika Holding Corp. 1,035,619 0.5 38,334 (1) Yelp, Inc. 1,150,787 0.5 15,371 (1) Ziff Davis, Inc. 1,2

April 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

At February 28, 2023, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

NPORT-EX 2 464727VOYA043023.htm Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.0% Communication Services: 2.1% 663 Electronic Arts, Inc. $ 73,553 0.0 21,265 (1) Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. 581,810 0.3 21,497 (1) Iridium Communications, Inc. 1,319,271 0.7 4,541 (1) Live Nation Ent

April 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 100.

April 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

of Net

NPORT-EX 2 464741VOYA043023.htm Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.0% Communication Services: 2.1% 349,015 (1) Pinterest, Inc. $ 8,763,766 1.3 100,255 (1) Trade Desk, Inc./The 5,610,270 0.8 14,374,036 2.1 Consumer Discretionary: 15.1% 92,601 (1) Aptiv PLC 10,767,644 1.6 10,613 (1) Chipot

April 27, 2023 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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April 27, 2023 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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April 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

of Net

Voya Large Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

April 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

At February 28, 2023, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

NPORT-EX 2 854265VOYA043023.htm Voya Small Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 96.2% Consumer Discretionary: 9.7% 45,897 Churchill Downs, Inc. $ 11,280,565 1.8 113,668 (1) Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 4,548,993 0.7 53,081 (1) Dorman Products, Inc. 4,938,125 0.8 56,832 (1) Five Below, Inc. 11,610,778

April 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

NPORT-EX 2 473010VOYA043023.htm Voya U.S. High Dividend Low Volatility Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.9% Communication Services: 5.7% 71,057 AT&T, Inc. $ 1,343,688 1.3 39,399 Comcast Corp. – Class A 1,464,461 1.4 6,084 Electronic Arts, Inc. 674,959 0.7 10,418 (1) Iridium Communications, Inc. 639,352 0.6 1,052

April 27, 2023 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

NPORT-EX 2 472138VOYA043023.htm Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.2% Communication Services: 2.1% 7,300 (1) AMC Networks, Inc. $ 163,228 0.1 2,170 Electronic Arts, Inc. 240,740 0.1 15,997 Fox Corp. - Class A 560,215 0.3 5,204 Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. 184,950 0.1 16,264 (1)

October 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

of Net

Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.

October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

NPORT-EX 2 472138VOYA103122.htm Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.6% Communication Services: 2.3% 7,300 (1) AMC Networks, Inc. $ 195,567 0.1 1,663 Electronic Arts, Inc. 210,985 0.1 16,721 Fox Corp. - Class A 571,524 0.3 6,282 Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. 173,634 0.1 16,743 (1) L

October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya U.S. High Dividend Low Volatility Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.5% Communication Services: 5.8% 64,493 AT&T, Inc. $ 1,131,207 1.1 39,440 Comcast Corp. – Class A 1,427,334 1.4 6,336 Electronic Arts, Inc. 803,848 0.8 3,660 Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. 101,162 0.1 7,942 Omnicom Group 531,320 0.5 100,711 (

October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 27, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

NPORT-EX 2 464727VOYA103122.htm Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.9% Communication Services: 1.8% 25,722 (1) Iridium Communications, Inc. $ 1,141,799 0.6 1,327 (1) Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. 119,908 0.1 17,803 New York Times Co. 542,813 0.3 1,005 Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

of Net

Voya Large Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

October 27, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Small Company Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

of Net

Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 96.

October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: 10.

October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

At August 31, 2022, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.

October 27, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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October 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Small Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 95.

September 21, 2022 CORRESP

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 September 21, 2022 VIA EDGAR Mr.

September 15, 2022 425

Good day,

Good day, Attached is the proxy statement and information about the upcoming Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund shareholder meeting.

September 15, 2022 DEFA14A

Good day,

Good day, Attached is the proxy statement and information about the upcoming Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund shareholder meeting.

September 14, 2022 425

Fund

Filed by Voya Equity Trust, Inc (SEC File Nos.: 333-56881; 811-08817) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. September 13, 2022 Voya Investment Management Client Talking Points Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund Voya Investment Management has announced the following changes: Reorganization October 7, 2022 Voya SmallCap Opportunities Voya Small Cap Growth Fund Fund The Boa

September 14, 2022 DEFA14A

Fund

September 13, 2022 Voya Investment Management Client Talking Points Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund Voya Investment Management has announced the following changes: Reorganization October 7, 2022 Voya SmallCap Opportunities Voya Small Cap Growth Fund Fund The Board of Directors/Trustees (the "Board") of Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund ("SCO Fund") and Voya Small Cap Growth Fund ("SCG Fund", and together with SCO Fund, the "Funds") approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization ("Reorganization Agreement"), which provides for the reorganization of SCO Fund within and into SCG Fund (the "Merger" or "Reorganization").

September 13, 2022 DEFA14A

Fund

September 13, 2022 Voya Investment Management Client Talking Points Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund Voya Investment Management has announced the following changes: Reorganization October 7, 2022 Voya SmallCap Opportunities Voya Small Cap Growth Fund Fund The Board of Directors/Trustees (the "Board") of Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund ("SCO Fund") and Voya Small Cap Growth Fund ("SCG Fund", and together with SCO Fund, the "Funds") approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization ("Reorganization Agreement"), which provides for the reorganization of SCO Fund within and into SCG Fund (the "Merger" or "Reorganization").

August 5, 2022 DEFA14A

Vote Online

Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Please vote promptly VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY Dear Shareholder: We recently sent you proxy materials concerning an important proposal regarding your investment, which will be considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders on September 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.

August 5, 2022 DEFA14A

PO Box 808001

PO Box 808001 Louisville, KY 40233-8001 Shareholder Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Reference Number: ACTION NEEDED Re: Your investment in Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund We have been trying to contact you regarding an important proposal pertaining to your investment in Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund.

July 25, 2022 COVER

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 July 25, 2022 VIA EDGAR U.

July 22, 2022 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

Consents of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms – Filed herein.

EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT 2 f12826d2.htm EX-99.14 AUDITOR CONSENT Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the caption "Representations and Warranties" in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Voya Equity Trust. We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated July 2

July 22, 2022 N-14/A

ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS AND

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2022 Securities Act File No.

July 21, 2022 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

Consents of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms – Filed herein.

EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT 2 f12794d2.htm EX-99.14 AUDITOR CONSENT Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the caption "Representations and Warranties" in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Voya Equity Trust. We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated July 2

July 21, 2022 N-14/A

ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS AND

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 2022 Securities Act File No.

July 19, 2022 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Filed herein.

Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the caption "Representations and Warranties" in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Voya Equity Trust.

July 19, 2022 N-14/A

ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS AND

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 18, 2022 Securities Act File No.

July 19, 2022 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

Opinion and Consent of Counsel – Filed as an Exhibit to

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM Exhibit 11 July 18, 2022 Voya Equity Trust 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Ladies and Gentlemen This opinion is being furnished in connection with the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the "Registration Statement") being filed today by Voya Equity Trust (the "Trust"

July 18, 2022 CORRESP

ROPES & GRAY LLP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM July 18, 2022 Jessica Reece (617) 235.4636 [email protected] VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Melissa McDonough Alberto Zapata United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust (the "Registrant") Registration Statemen

July 13, 2022 DEL AM

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM July 13, 2022 Jessica Reece (617) 235.4636 [email protected] VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Delaying Amendment for Voya Equity Trust Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-265586) Ladies a

June 14, 2022 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

Opinion and Consent of Counsel – Filed herein.

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM Exhibit (11) June 14, 2022 Voya Equity Trust 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Ladies and Gentlemen This opinion is being furnished in connection with the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the "Registration Statement") being filed today by Voya Equity Trust (the "Trus

June 14, 2022 COVER

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM June 14, 2022 Jessica L. Reece T +1 617 235 4636 VIA EDGAR [email protected] Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust (on behalf of Voya Small Cap Growth Fund) Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Attached for filing via the EDGAR system is a registr

June 14, 2022 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Filed herein.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the caption "Representations and Warranties" in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Voya Equity Trust.

June 14, 2022 N-14

ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS AND

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2022 Securities Act File No.

June 14, 2022 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

Powers of Attorney for Michael Bell, Todd Modic and each Trustee - Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form

Exhibit (16) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustee, on behalf of the Registered Investment Company listed below, constitutes and appoints Todd Modic and Joanne Osberg, each of them individually, the true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, to execute for the undersigned Trustee, and in the name, place, and stead of such undersigned Trustee, in the capacities indicated below, the Registration Statements of such entity on Form N-14 and any amendments thereto and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection therewith, and to file the same with the U.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

of Net

Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: 11.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Large Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

NPORT-P false 0001063946 XXXXXXXX S000066938 C000215403 C000215404 C000215401 C000215405 C000215400 Voya Equity Trust 811-08817 0001063946 549300390F2HXEKZ3639 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road Suite 100 Scottsdale 85258 1-800-992-0180 VOYA GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND S000066938 VB7YIZA2MYJFANCN0H33 2022-05-31 2022-02-28 N 145193899.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya U.S. High Dividend Low Volatility Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.3% Communication Services: 7.1% 70,565 AT&T, Inc. $ 1,671,685 1.4 40,811 Comcast Corp. – Class A 1,908,322 1.6 6,933 Electronic Arts, Inc. 901,914 0.7 9,670 Lumen Technologies, Inc. 100,181 0.1 15,656 New York Times Co. 688,707 0.6 6,659 Om

April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

of Net

Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.

April 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Small Company Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

January 28, 2022 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Filed herein.

Exhibit 99.14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Voya Small Cap Growth Fund, a series of Voya Equity Trust, and to the use of our report dated November 29, 2021 on the financial statements and financial highlights of TCM Small Cap Growth Fund. Such financial statements and financial highlig

January 28, 2022 N-14/A

ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS OF:

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28, 2022 Securities Act File No.

January 27, 2022 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Filed herein.

Exhibit 99.14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Voya Small Cap Growth Fund, a series of Voya Equity Trust, and to the use of our report dated November 29, 2021 on the financial statements and financial highlights of Voya Small Cap Growth Fund. Such financial statements and financial highli

January 27, 2022 N-14/A

ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS OF:

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 27, 2022 Securities Act File No.

January 27, 2022 COVER

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 January 26, 2022 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

January 26, 2022 CORRESP

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM January 26. 2022 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Ms. Christina DiAngelo Fettig Mr. Patrick Scott United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Jessica Reece (617)235.4636 [email protected] Re: Voya Equity Trust (the "Registrant") Registration Statement on Fo

December 22, 2021 CORRESP

December 22, 2021

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm December 22, 2021 VIA EDGAR Mr. David Manion U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust Voya Separate Portfolios Trust SEC File Nos. 333-56881; 811-08817 SEC File Nos. 333-141111; 811-22025 Voya Funds Trust SEC File Nos. 333-59745; 811-08895 Dear Mr. Manion: This letter responds to comments provided on November 18,

December 16, 2021 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

Opinion and Consent of Counsel – Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form

Exhibit (11) ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199 WWW.

December 16, 2021 N-14

ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS OF:

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 16, 2021 Securities Act File No.

December 16, 2021 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

Powers of Attorney for Michael Bell, Todd Modic and each Trustee - Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form

POWERS OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustees, on behalf of the Registered Investment Company listed below, each constitute and appoint Paul A.

December 16, 2021 COVER

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM December 16, 2021 Jessica L. Reece T +1 617 235 4636 VIA EDGAR [email protected] Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust (on behalf of Voya Small Cap Growth Fund) Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Attached for filing via the EDGAR system is a reg

December 16, 2021 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Filed herein.

Exhibit (14) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of TCM Small Cap Growth Fund, a series of Professionally Managed Portfolios, and to the use of our report dated November 29, 2021 on the financial statements and financial highlights of TCM Small Cap Growth Fund.

November 23, 2021 425

Voya Investment Management to acquire the investment advisory business of Tygh Capital Management

425 1 f10301d1.htm 425 VOYA SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND NEWS RELEASE Voya Investment Management to acquire the investment advisory business of Tygh Capital Management Transaction represents Voya's commitment to delivering alpha to clients and continued investment in its equity capabilities NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2021 — Voya Investment Management (Voya IM), the asset management business of Voya Financial, In

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

At August 31, 2021, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: 9.

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

At August 31, 2021, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

At August 31, 2021, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

Voya U.S. High Dividend Low Volatility Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.4% Communication Services: 6.9% 4,397 Activision Blizzard, Inc. $ 362,181 0.3 65,054 AT&T, Inc. 1,783,781 1.4 38,682 Comcast Corp. – Class A 2,347,224 1.9 6,087 Electronic Arts, Inc. 883,893 0.7 15,023 Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. 559,306

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Large Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Small Company Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

October 22, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: 11.

September 17, 2021 CORRESP

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 September 17, 2021 VIA EDGAR Mr. Patrick Scott U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust SEC File Nos. 333-56881; 811-08817 Voya Separate Portfolios Trust SEC File Nos. 333-141111; 811-22025 Dear Mr. Scott: This letter respon

September 3, 2021 DEFA14A

Vote Online

Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Please vote promptly VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY Dear Shareholder: We recently sent you proxy materials concerning an important proposal regarding your investment, which will be considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders on October 7, 2021, at 1:00 p.

July 27, 2021 DEF 14A

and Type of Ownership

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ⬜ Check the appropriate box: ⬜Preliminary Proxy Statement ⬜Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy Stateme

July 21, 2021 CORRESP

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 July 21, 2021 VIA EDGAR Mr.

July 9, 2021 PRE 14A

Shares and Type

PRE 14A 1 f9303d2.htm VOYA EQUITY TRUST PRE 14A Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2034 1-800-992-0180 [August 9], 2021 Dear Shareholder: On behalf of the Boards of Directors/Trustees (the "Board"), we are pleased to invite you to a special meeting of shareholders (the

July 9, 2021 COVER

SCHEDULE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [X]Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.

June 15, 2021 DEFA14A

Please read your Fund's definitive proxy statement because it contains important information. Each Fund will mail its definitive proxy statement to shareholders as of the relevant record date. Each Fund's definitive proxy statement and other related

Please read your Fund's definitive proxy statement because it contains important information.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund

Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: 15.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Small Company Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

At February 28, 2021, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya U.S. High Dividend Low Volatility Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.6% Communication Services: 6.3% 66,132 AT&T, Inc. $ 1,844,422 1.1 42,271 Comcast Corp. – Class A 2,228,527 1.4 23,431 Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. 612,018 0.4 99,734 Lumen Technologies, Inc. 1,225,731 0.7 18,761 New York Times Co. 960,00

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

of Net

Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

Cost for federal income tax purposes was $101,541,048. Net unrealized appreciation consisted of: Gross Unrealized Appreciation $ 34,394,343 Gross Unrealized Depreciation (2,758,574 ) Net Unrealized Appreciation $ 31,635,769

Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

April 23, 2021 NPORT-EX

At February 28, 2021, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

Voya Large Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 28, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

At August 31, 2020, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Small Company Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

At August 31, 2020, the aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments on a tax basis were:

Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: 11.

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Large Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Fair Value Measurements

Voya U.S. High Dividend Low Volatility Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.5% Communication Services: 5.9% 21,081 Activision Blizzard, Inc. $ 1,760,685 0 .8 89,838 AT&T, Inc. 2,678,071 1.3 135,485 CenturyLink, Inc. 1,456,464 0.7 44,793 Comcast Corp. – Class A 2,007,174 1.0 16,653 Omnicom Group 900,761 0.4 28,331 Tel

October 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

September 28, 2020 CORRESP

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM September 28, 2020 BY EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Kathleen M. Nichols T +1 617 854 2418 F +1 617 235 0862 [email protected] Re: Voya Equity Trust (File Nos. 333-56881 and 811-08817) Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Attached for filing, via the

September 21, 2020 CORRESP

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 September 21, 2020 VIA EDGAR Mr.

July 24, 2020 COVER

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 July 24, 2020 VIA EDGAR U.

July 13, 2020 CORRESP

-

July 13, 2020 VIA EDGAR Mr. Tony Burak Mr. Jeff Long U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Voya Balanced Portfolio, Inc. Voya Partners, Inc. SEC File Nos. 033-27247; 811-05773 SEC File Nos. 333-32575; 811-08319 Voya Equity Trust Voya Separate Portfolios Trust SEC File Nos. 333-56881; 811-08817 SEC File Nos. 333-141111; 811-22025 Voya Funds Trust Voya S

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Large Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya U.S. High Dividend Low Volatility Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.8% Communication Services: 5.8% 130,763 AT&T, Inc. $ 4,605,473 1 .6 1,366 Cable One, Inc. 2,148,745 0 .7 73,219 CenturyLink, Inc. 883,753 0 .3 51,500 Cinemark Holdings, Inc. 1,336,940 0 .5 41,851 Comcast Corp. – Class A 1,692,036 0 .6 20,46

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 100.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 96.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya Small Company Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 99.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Transactions with Affiliates

Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: 26.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya SMID Cap Growth Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 97.

April 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.

December 5, 2019 DEF 14C

IMCVX / Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund DEF 14C - - VOYA MM MID CAP VALUE FUND INFORMATION STATEMENT

DEF 14C 1 f2087d1.htm VOYA MM MID CAP VALUE FUND INFORMATION STATEMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: ( ) Preliminary Information

October 24, 2019 NPORT-EX

Voya Equity Trust NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 VoyaEquityTrust.htm Voya Large Cap Value Fund PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Shares Value Percentage of Net Assets COMMON STOCK: 98.1% Communication Services: 8.4% 755,085 AT&T, Inc. $ 26,624,297 3.6 273,631 Comcast Corp. – Class A 12,110,908 1.6 154,996 Walt Disney Co. 21,274,751 2.8 40,365 World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. 2,883,272 0.4 62,893,228 8.4 Con

October 10, 2019 425

Mainstay Funds Trust 425 - Merger Prospectus - 425

Filed by MainStay Funds Trust (SEC File Nos.: 333-234098; 811-22321) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Subject Company: Voya Equity Trust Subject Company SEC File Numbers: 333-56881; 811-08817 October 4, 2019 Voya Investment Management Client Talking Points Voya Real Est

October 4, 2019 425

Mainstay Funds Trust 425 - Merger Prospectus - 425

425 1 tv530603425.htm 425 Filed by MainStay Funds Trust (SEC File Nos.: 333-234098; 811-22321) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Subject Company: Voya Mutual Funds and Voya Equity Trust Subject Company SEC File Numbers: 033-56094; 811-07428 and 333-56881; 811-08817 Octob

April 26, 2019 N-Q

Voya Equity Trust N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CT Co

April 26, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Michael Bell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period c

October 26, 2018 N-Q

Voya Equity Trust N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 tv504033nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Address of principal executive

October 26, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Michael Bell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period c

October 5, 2018 DEF 14C

Voya Equity Trust DEF 14C

DEF 14C 1 tv504358def14c.htm DEF 14C UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: ( ) Preliminary Information Statement ( ) Confidential, for U

July 27, 2018 EX-99.77(Q)(1)(A)(1)

VOYA EQUITY TRUST Amended Establishment and Designation and Amended Certificate of Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share Effective: January 12, 2018

EX-99.77(Q)(1)(A)(1) 5 tv499027ex99-77q1a1.htm EXHIBIT 99.77(Q)(1)(A)(1) Exhibit 99.77(q)(1)(a)(1) VOYA EQUITY TRUST Amended Establishment and Designation and Amended Certificate of Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share Effective: January 12, 2018 The undersigned, being a majority of the Trustees of Voya Equity Trust, a Mass

July 27, 2018 EX-99.77(B)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 99.77(b) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees Voya Equity Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund, Voya Large Cap Value Fund, Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund, Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund, Voya Real Estate Fund, Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund, Voya SMID Cap

July 27, 2018 EX-99.77(Q)(1)(B)(1)

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS VOYA EQUITY TRUST MARCH 18, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1)(b)(1) AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF VOYA EQUITY TRUST MARCH 18, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE I – DEFINITIONS 1 ARTICLE II – OFFICES 1 Section 1. Resident Agent 1 Section 2. Offices 1 ARTICLE III – SHAREHOLDERS 1 Section 1. Meetings 1 Section 2. Notice of Meetings Section 3. Record Date for Meetings and Other Purposes 2 Section 4. Proxies 2 Section 5. Inspection of Reco

July 27, 2018 EX-99.77(Q)(1)(D)(5)

THIRD AMENDMENT TO SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT VOYA EQUITY TRUST

EX-99.77(Q)(1)(D)(5) 8 tv499027ex99-77q1d5.htm EXHIBIT 99.77(Q)(1)(D)(5) Exhibit 99.77(q)(1)(d)(5) THIRD AMENDMENT TO SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT VOYA EQUITY TRUST This Third Amendment, dated January 1, 2018, amends the Sub-Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated November 18, 2014, as amended, between Voya Investments, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (the “Manager”), and Voya Investment M

July 27, 2018 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

EX-99.77(Q)(1)

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1) ITEM 77Q1 – Exhibits (a)(1) Amended Establishment and Designation and Amended Certificate of Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share, effective January 12, 2018 (establishing Class P3 Shares of Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund, Voya Large Cap Value Fund, Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund, Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap

July 27, 2018 EX-99.77(Q)(1)(D)(4)

AMENDED SCHEDULE A with respect to the AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Voya EQUITY TRUST Voya INVESTMENTS, LLC

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1)(d)(4) AMENDED SCHEDULE A with respect to the AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT between Voya EQUITY TRUST and Voya INVESTMENTS, LLC Series Effective Date Annual Management Fee (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Voya Large Cap Value Fund May 1, 2015 0.750% on the first $1 billion of assets; 0.725% on the next $1 billion of assets; 0.700% on the next

July 27, 2018 EX-99.77(I)

ITEM 77I – Terms of new or amended securities

EX-99.77(I) 3 tv499027ex99-77i.htm EXHIBIT 99.77(I) Exhibit 99.77(i) ITEM 77I – Terms of new or amended securities 1. On January 11, 2018, the Registrant’s Board of Trustees approved the establishment of Class P3 shares for Voya Large Cap Value Fund, Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund, Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund, Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund, Voya Real Estate Fund, Voya SmallCap Opportunities

April 24, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Michael Bell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period c

April 24, 2018 N-Q

Voya Equity Trust N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 tv491251nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Address of principal executive

January 26, 2018 EX-99.77(I)

ITEM 77I – Terms of new or amended securities

EX-99.77(I) 3 tv483799ex99-77i.htm EXHIBIT 99.77(I) Exhibit 99.77(i) ITEM 77I – Terms of new or amended securities 1. On March 9, 2017, the Registrant’s Board of Trustees approved the abolishment of Class B shares for Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund, Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund, Voya Large Cap Value Fund, Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund, and Voya Real Estate Fund. 2. On September 14, 2017, the Regi

January 26, 2018 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

EX-99.77(Q)(1)

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1) ITEM 77Q1 ? Exhibits (a)(1) Amended Certificate of Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share, effective May 8, 2017 (abolish Class B shares for Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund, and Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund) ? Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 154 to the Registrant?s Registration Statement

January 26, 2018 EX-99.77(D)

ITEM 77D – Policies with Respect to Security Investments

EX-99.77(D) 2 tv483799ex99-77d.htm EXHIBIT 99.77(D) Exhibit 99.77(d) ITEM 77D – Policies with Respect to Security Investments 1. On July 13, 2017, the Registrant’s Board of Trustees approved a revision to the principal investment strategies for Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund, Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund, Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund, and Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund, to allow the Funds

January 12, 2018 CORRESP

Voya Balanced Portfolio Inc CORRESP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 January 12, 2018 VIA EDGAR Mr. Tony Burak U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Voya Balanced Portfolio, Inc. Voya Partners, Inc. SEC File Nos. 033-27247; 811-05773 SEC File Nos. 333-32575; 811-08319 Voya Equity Trust Voya Separate Portfol

October 24, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of regis

N-Q 1 tv477238nq.htm FORM N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Address of principal execu

October 24, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Shaun P. Mathews, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the peri

July 28, 2017 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

EX-99.77(Q)(1)

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1) ITEM 77Q-1 Exhibits (a)(1) Amended Certificate of Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share, effective March 3, 2017 (Class T shares of Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund and Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund) ? Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 149 to the Registrant?s Registration Statement Form on

July 28, 2017 EX-99.77(I)

ITEM 77I. Terms of New or Amended Securities

EX-99.77(I) 4 v471240ex99-77i.htm EXHIBIT 99.77(I) Exhibit 99.77(i) ITEM 77I. Terms of New or Amended Securities 1. At the January 12, 2017 Board meeting, the Board approved the establishment of Class T Shares on behalf of all Voya Equity Trust Funds except Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund.

July 28, 2017 EX-99.77(B)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 99.77(b) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Shareholders and Board of Trustees Voya Equity Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund, Voya Large Cap Value Fund, Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund, Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund, Voya Real Estate Fund, Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund, Voya SMID Cap Gro

July 28, 2017 EX-99.77(D)

ITEM 77D. Policies with Respect to Security Investments

Exhibit 99.77(d) ITEM 77D. Policies with Respect to Security Investments On March 9, 2017, Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund?s Board of Trustees (?Board?) approved a change to reflect that Voya Investments, LLC, the investment adviser for the Fund, may from time to time directly manage a portion of the Fund?s investment portfolio effective April 3, 2017. In addition, the Board approved changes

April 27, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Shaun P. Mathews, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the peri

April 27, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CT Co

January 27, 2017 EX-99.77(Q)(1)(A)(1)

Voya Equity Trust Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share Effective: November 22, 2016

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1)(a)(1) Voya Equity Trust Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share Effective: November 22, 2016 The undersigned, being a majority of the Trustees of Voya Equity Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the ?Trust?), acting pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated February 25, 2003, as ame

January 27, 2017 EX-99.77(Q)(1)(A)(2)

Voya Equity Trust Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share Effective: November 22, 2016

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1)(a)(2) Voya Equity Trust Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share Effective: November 22, 2016 The undersigned, being a majority of the Trustees of Voya Equity Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the ?Trust?), acting pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated February 25, 2003, as ame

January 27, 2017 EX-99.77(I)

ITEM 77I – Terms of new or amended securities

EX-99.77(I) 2 t1700206ex99-77i.htm EXHIBIT 99.77(I) Exhibit 99.77(i) ITEM 77I – Terms of new or amended securities 1. At the November 17, 2016 Board meeting, the Board approved the creation and establishment of the Voya SMID Cap Growth Fund (Class A, Class I, and Class R6 shares). In addition, at its November 17, 2016 meeting, the Board approved the agreements and other routine matters with respec

January 27, 2017 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

EX-99.77(Q)(1)

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1) ITEM 77Q-1 Exhibits (a)(1) Certificate of Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 Per Share, effective November 22, 2016 (Class A, Class I, Class R6 shares of Voya SMID Cap Growth Fund) ? Filed herein. (a)(2) Certificate of Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Valu

December 2, 2016 COVER

[Ropes & Gray LLP]

SEC Transmittal Letter [Ropes & Gray LLP] December 2, 2016 Kathleen M. Nichols T +1 617 854 2418 F +1 617 235 0862 [email protected] BY EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust (File Nos. 333-56881 and 811-08817) Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Attached for filing, via the EDGAR system, is Post-Effective Amendment No. 146

November 29, 2016 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 November 30, 2016 VIA EDGAR Mr. Sonny Oh U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust (File Nos. 333-56881; 811-8817) Dear Mr. Oh: This letter responds to comments provided to Jay Stamper and Jennifer Pauly on November 1, 2016,

October 28, 2016 N-Q

Voya Equity Trust - FORM N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CT Co

October 28, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Shaun P. Mathews, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the peri

September 16, 2016 COVER

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

SEC Letter VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 September 16, 2016 VIA EDGAR U.

July 28, 2016 EX-99.77(B)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 99.77(b) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Shareholders and Board of Trustees Voya Equity Trust In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund, Voya Large Cap Value Fund, Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund, Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund, Voya Real Estate Fund, and Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund (collectively,

July 28, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

EX-99.77(Q)(1)

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1) ITEM 77Q-1 Exhibits (a)(1) Certificate of Amendment and Declaration of Trust and Redesignation of Series effective October 23, 2015 (Voya Growth Opportunities Fund is redesignated to Voya Large Cap Growth Fund) ? Filed herein. (e)(1) Amended Schedule A effective November 2015 with respect to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Investment Management

July 28, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)(E)(1)

AMENDED SCHEDULE A with respect to the SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT Voya INVESTMENTS, LLC Voya INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1)(e)(1) AMENDED SCHEDULE A with respect to the SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT between Voya INVESTMENTS, LLC and Voya INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC Series Annual Sub-Advisory Fee (as a percentage of average daily assets allocated to the Sub-Adviser) Voya Large-Cap Growth Fund (formerly, Voya Growth Opportunities Fund) 0.3380% on first $500 million; 0.3040% on next $500 million; and 0.2930

July 28, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)(A)(1)

Voya Equity Trust CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF DECLARATION OF TRUST AND REDESIGNATION OF SERIES Effective: October 23, 2015

EX-99.77(Q)(1)(A)(1) 4 t1601799ex99-77q1a1.htm EXHIBIT 99.77(Q)(1)(A)(1) Exhibit 99.77(q)(1)(a)(1) Voya Equity Trust CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF DECLARATION OF TRUST AND REDESIGNATION OF SERIES Effective: October 23, 2015 The undersigned, being a majority of the Trustees of Voya Equity Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), acting pursuant to the Trust’s Amended and Restated Declarat

April 26, 2016 N-Q

Voya Equity Trust - FORM N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CT Co

April 26, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Shaun P. Mathews, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the peri

March 31, 2016 EX-99.(16)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.(16) 3 t1600863ex16.htm EXHIBIT (16) Exhibit (16) POWER OF ATTORNEY I, the undersigned Director/Trustee, on behalf of the following Registered Investment Companies, constitute and appoint Huey P. Falgout, Jr., Theresa K. Kelety, Shaun P. Mathews, and Todd Modic, each of them individually, the true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power to each of them to sign for me, and in

March 31, 2016 POS EX

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 x Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 Voya Equity Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Cha

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2016 Securities Act File No.

March 31, 2016 EX-99.(12)

ROPES & GRAY LLP

Exhibit (12) ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.

February 23, 2016 CORRESP

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VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2034 February 23, 2016 VIA EDGAR Mr.

January 26, 2016 EX-99.77(D)

ITEM 77D

Exhibit 99.77(d) ITEM 77D Voya Real Estate Fund Effective October 1, 2015, Voya Real Estate Fund is no longer operated as a non-diversified fund.

October 23, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Shaun P. Mathews, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the peri

October 23, 2015 N-Q

Voya Equity Trust - FORM N-Q

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0578 Expires: January 31, 2016 Estimated average burden hours per response: 10.

September 25, 2015 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 September 25, 2015 VIA EDGAR Mr. Sonny Oh U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust (File Nos. 333-56881; 811-8817) Voya Separate Portfolios Trust (File Nos. 333-141111; 811-22025) Voya Series Fund, Inc. (File Nos. 33-41694;

September 21, 2015 CORRESP

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7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 September 21, 2015 VIA EDGAR Mr.

July 29, 2015 EX-99.77(B)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77(B) 2 t1501669ex99-77b.htm EXHIBIT 99.77(B) Exhibit 99.77(b) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Shareholders and Board of Trustees Voya Equity Trust In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Voya Growth Opportunities Fund, Voya Large Cap Value Fund, Voya Mid Cap Opportunities Fund, Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund, Voya Real Estate F

July 29, 2015 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

EX-99.77(Q)(1)

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1) ITEM 77Q-1 Exhibits (a)(1) Amended Certificate of Establishment and Designation of Series and Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest, Par Value $0.01 per Share effective April 24, 2015 (Class R6 shares of Voya Growth Opportunities Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 22, 2015 and i

July 29, 2015 COVER

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 July 29, 2015 VIA EDGAR U.

July 29, 2015 EX-99.77(I)

ITEM 77I ? Terms of New or Amended Securities

Exhibit 99.77(i) ITEM 77I – Terms of New or Amended Securities (1) Effective April 24, 2015, Voya Equity Trust established Class R6 shares on behalf of Voya Growth Opportunities Fund. Class R6 shares are sold without a front-end load and are not subject to a CDSC. In addition, at its March 12, 2015 meeting, the Board approved the agreements and other routine matters with respect to the establishme

July 29, 2015 EX-99.77(D)

ITEM 77D ? Matters with Respect to Security Investments

Exhibit 99.77(d) ITEM 77D – Matters with Respect to Security Investments (1) On January 20, 2015, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) for Voya Large Cap Value Fund approved a change with respect to the Fund’s principal investment strategies, effective January 30, 2015, to allow the Fund to invest in real estate securities including real estate investment trusts. The Fund’s principal investment strateg

July 21, 2015 425

Maximum sales charge (load) as a % of offering

Filed by Voya Series Fund, Inc. (SEC File Nos.:33-41694; 811-06352) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. July 20, 2015 Voya Investment Management Client Talking Points Voya Large Cap Growth Fund Voya Investment Management (formerly, ING U.S. Investment Management) has annou

June 5, 2015 EX-99.11

June 5, 2015

Exhibit 99.11 June 5, 2015 Voya Equity Trust 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being furnished in connection with the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) being filed today by Voya Equity Trust (the “Trust”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), relating to the proposed acquisi

June 5, 2015 N-14

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, June 05, 2015

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, June 05, 2015 Securities Act File No.

June 5, 2015 COVER

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 June 5, 2015 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

June 5, 2015 EX-99.14

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 99.14 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Directors/Trustees Voya Series Fund, Inc. and Voya Equity Trust We consent to the use of our report dated July 25, 2014, with respect to the financial statements of Voya Large Cap Growth Fund, a series of Voya Series Fund, Inc., incorporated herein by reference, and to the reference to our firm under the heading ?R

June 5, 2015 EX-99.16

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 99.16 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustee/Director and Officer, on behalf of the following Registered Investment Company, constitutes and appoints Huey P. Falgout, Jr., Paul A. Caldarelli and Theresa K. Kelety, each of them individually, the true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power to each of them to sign for the undersigned Trustee/Director and Officer, and in t

May 22, 2015 COVER

[DECHERT LLP LETTERHEAD]

[DECHERT LLP LETTERHEAD] May 22, 2015 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust (File Nos. 333-56881 and 811-8817) Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Attached for filing via the EDGAR system is Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 to the Registration Statement of the above referenced registrant (“Registrant”) under the Securities Act of 1

April 23, 2015 N-Q

Voya Equity Trust - FORM N-Q

N-Q 1 t1500889nq.htm FORM N-Q OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0578 Expires: January 31, 2016 Estimated average burden hours per response: 10.5 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-8817 Voya Equity Trust (Exact name of registrant as s

April 23, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT 2 t1500889ex99-cert.htm EXHIBIT 99.CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Shaun P. Mathews, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements

April 2, 2015 425

Filed by Voya Series Fund, Inc. (SEC File Nos.:033-41694; 811-06352) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Filed by Voya Series Fund, Inc. (SEC File Nos.:033-41694; 811-06352) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. April 1, 2015 Voya Investment Management Client Talking Points Voya Large Cap Growth Fund Voya Investment Management (formerly, ING U.S. Investment Management) has anno

March 27, 2015 COVER

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 EAST DOUBLETREE RANCH ROAD, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 March 27, 2015 VIA EDGAR U.

February 4, 2015 425

Voya Equity Trust 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

425 1 t1500254425.htm FORM 425 Filed by Voya Equity Trust (SEC File Nos.: 333-56881; 811-08817) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. February 2, 2015 Voya Investment Management Client Talking Points Voya Core Equity Research Fund Voya Investment Management (formerly, ING U.

January 26, 2015 EX-99.(E)(7)

FORM OF Amended and Restated SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT Voya Equity Trust

EX-99.(E)(7) 10 t1500175ex-e7.htm EXHIBIT (E)(7) Exhibit (e)(7) FORM OF Amended and Restated SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT Voya Equity Trust AGREEMENT, effective as of May 13, 2013, is hereby amended and restated as of this 1st day of October 2014, between Voya Investments, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (the “Manager”), and Wellington Management Company, LLP, a Massachusetts limited liability

January 26, 2015 EX-99.77(D)

ITEM 77D – Policies with Respect to Security Investments

Exhibit 99.77(d) ITEM 77D – Policies with Respect to Security Investments On September 12, 2014, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) for Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund approved a change with respect to the Fund’s sub-advisers removing RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc. as sub-adviser to the Fund and adding Hahn Capital Management, LLC as a sub-adviser to the Fund along with a change to the

January 26, 2015 EX-99.(E)(2)

Amended and Restated INvestment management agreement Voya EQUITY TRUST

Exhibit (e)(2) Amended and Restated INvestment management agreement Voya EQUITY TRUST AGREEMENT, effective as of May 13, 2013, is hereby amended and restated as of this 1st day of October, 2014, between Voya Equity Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust, and Voya Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”), a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arizona (the “Agreement”).

January 26, 2015 EX-99.(E)(6)

FORM OF Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement Voya Equity Trust

Exhibit (e)(6) FORM OF Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement Voya Equity Trust This AGREEMENT, effective as of February 10, 2014, is hereby amended and restated as of this 1st day of October 2014, between Voya Investments, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (the “Manager”), and LSV Asset Management, a Delaware general partnership (the “Sub-Adviser”).

January 26, 2015 EX-99.(E)(5)

FORM OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT Voya Equity Trust

EX-99.(E)(5) 8 t1500175ex-e5.htm EXHIBIT (E)(5) Exhibit (e)(5) FORM OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT Voya Equity Trust This AGREEMENT is made as of this 1st day of December, 2014, between Voya Investments, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (the “Manager”), and Hahn Capital Management, LLC, a California limited liability company (the “Sub-Adviser”). WHEREAS, Voya Equity Trust (the “Fund”) is regis

January 26, 2015 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

(e)(1) Investment Management Agreement dated May 13, 2013, as amended and restated on October 1, 2014, between Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Equity Trust – Filed herein.

Exhibit 99.77(q)(1) ITEM 77Q-1 Exhibits (e)(1) Investment Management Agreement dated May 13, 2013, as amended and restated on October 1, 2014, between Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Equity Trust – Filed herein. (e)(2) Investment Management Agreement dated May 13, 2013, as amended and restated on October 1, 2014, between Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Equity Trust with respect to Voya Growth Opport

January 26, 2015 EX-99.(E)(3)

Amended and Restated SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT Voya EQUITY TRUST

Exhibit (e)(3) Amended and Restated SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT Voya EQUITY TRUST AGREEMENT, effective as of May 13, 2013, is hereby amended and restated as of this 1st day of October 2014, between Voya Investments, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (the “Manager”), and Voya Investment Management Co.

January 26, 2015 EX-99.(E)(4)

Amended and Restated SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

Exhibit (e)(4) Amended and Restated SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, effective as of May 13, 2013, is hereby amended and restated as of this 1st day of October 2014, between Voya Investments, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (the “Manager”), and CBRE Clarion Securities LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sub-Adviser”).

January 26, 2015 EX-99.(E)(1)

Amended and Restated investment management agreement Voya EQUITY TRUST

Exhibit (e)(1) Amended and Restated investment management agreement Voya EQUITY TRUST AGREEMENT, effective as of May 13, 2013, is hereby amended and restated on this 1st day of October, 2014, between Voya Equity Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust, and Voya Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”), a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arizona (the “Agreement”).

January 12, 2015 DEF 14C

Voya Equity Trust DEF 14C - - DEFINITIVE INFORMATION STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Information Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted b

December 15, 2014 CORRESP

Voya Equity Trust CORRESP - -

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 December 15, 2014 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

December 12, 2014 CORRESP

Voya Equity Trust CORRESP - -

1900 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 +1 202 261 3300 Main +1 202 261 3333 Fax www.dechert.com December 12, 2014 VIA EDGAR Ms. Naseem Nixon, Esq. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Voya Equity Trust (File Nos. 811-8817 and 333-56881) (the “Registrant”) Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the “N-14”) Dear Ms. Nixon: This letter responds to comme

November 6, 2014 N-14

Voya Equity Trust N-14 - - FORM N-14

N-14 1 t1402090n-14.htm FORM N-14 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2014 Securities Act File No. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 x Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. ¨ Voya Equity Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 7337 East Dou

November 6, 2014 EX-99.(B)14

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 99.B(14) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Trustees/Directors Voya Equity Trust and Voya Series Fund, Inc. We consent to the use of our report dated July 25, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, on the financial statements of Voya Large Cap Value Fund (formerly, ING Large Cap Value Fund), a series of Voya Equity Trust, and to the references to our fir

November 6, 2014 CORRESP

Voya Equity Trust CORRESP - -

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 November 6, 2014 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

November 6, 2014 EX-99.B(16)

POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 99.(B)16 POWERS OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustees, on behalf of the following Registered Investment Company, each constitute and appoint Huey P. Falgout, Jr., Paul A. Caldarelli, Theresa K. Kelety, Shaun P. Mathews and Todd Modic, each of them individually, the true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power to each of them to sign for each undersigned Trustee, and in the

November 6, 2014 EX-99.B(11)

[DECHERT LLP LETTERHEAD]

Exhibit 99.B(11) [DECHERT LLP LETTERHEAD] November 6, 2014 Board of Trustees Voya Equity Trust 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034 Re: Voya Equity Trust, on behalf of Voya Large Cap Value Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Voya Equity Trust, a Massachusetts Business Trust (the “Trust”), and we have a general familiarity with the Trust’s bus

October 27, 2014 N-Q

Voya Equity Trust - FORM N-Q

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October 27, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Shaun P. Mathews, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Voya Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the peri

July 29, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

EX-99.77Q1

Exhibit 77(q)(1) ITEM 77Q-1 Exhibits (a)(1) Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Redesignation of Series, effective May 1, 2014 (Redesignation of the Trust to Voya Equity Trust of ING Growth Opportunities Fund to Voya Growth Opportunities Fund, of ING Large Cap Value Fund to Voya Large Cap Value Fund, of ING MidCap Opportunities Fund to Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund, of ING Mid Cap Value Fund to Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund, of ING Real Estate Fund to Voya Real Estate Fund and of ING SmallCap Opportunities Fund to Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No.

July 29, 2014 EX-99.77B

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 77(b) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Shareholders and Board of Trustees Voya Equity Trust In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Voya Growth Opportunities Fund (formerly, ING Growth Opportunities Fund), Voya Large Cap Value Fund (formerly, ING Large Cap Value Fund), Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund (formerly, ING MidCap Opportunities

July 29, 2014 EX-99.E1

AMENDED SCHEDULE A with respect to the INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ING EQUITY TRUST ING INVESTMENTS, LLC

Exhibit (e)(1) December 31, 2013 Mr. Todd Modic ING Investments LLC 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Dear Mr. Modic: Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, dated May 13, 2013, as amended, between ING Equity Trust and ING Investments, LLC (the “Agreement”), we hereby notify you of our intention to modify the breakpoints to the annual investment management fee f

July 29, 2014 EX-99.77I

ITEM 77I – Terms of New or Amended Securities

EX-99.77I 4 t1401384ex77i.htm EXHIBIT 77(I) Exhibit 77(i) ITEM 77I – Terms of New or Amended Securities (1) Effective May 30, 2014, Voya Equity Trust established Class R shares on behalf of Voya Growth Opportunities Fund. Class R shares are sold without a front-end load and are not subject to a CDSC. In addition, at its May 22, 2014 meeting, the Board approved the agreements and other routine matt

July 29, 2014 EX-99.77D

ITEM 77D – Matters with Respect to Security Investments

Exhibit 77(d) ITEM 77D – Matters with Respect to Security Investments (1) On November 21, 2013, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) for Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund (formerly, ING Mid Cap Value Fund) approved a change with respect to the Fund’s sub-advisers adding LSV Asset Management (“LSV”) as an additional sub-adviser to the Fund along with a change to the Fund’s principal investment strategies, effective February 10, 2014.

July 29, 2014 EX-99.E2

SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT ING EQUITY TRUST

Exhibit (e)(2) SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT ING EQUITY TRUST This AGREEMENT is made as of this 10th day of February, 2014 between ING Investments, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (the “Manager”), and LSV Asset Management, a Delaware general partnership (the “Sub-Adviser”).

April 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Shaun P. Mathews, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of ING Equity Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the perio

April 25, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

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March 28, 2014 DEF 14C

- DEFINITIVE INFORMATION STATEMENT

DEF 14C 1 t1400554def14c.htm DEFINITIVE INFORMATION STATEMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Information Statement

March 27, 2014 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 March 27, 2014 VIA EDGAR Ms. Amy Miller, Esq. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re:    ING Equity Trust (“Registrant”) (SEC File No. 333-56881 and 811-8817) Dear Ms. Miller, This letter responds to comments provided from the staff (the “Staff”) of the U.S. Securit

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