# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000088525
**File Stem:** 0002071844-26-000313
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 29875
**Document Hash:** 6055ed93cb3d8694cd8ab43d0826520a
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0002071844-26-000313.hdr.sgml**: 20260330

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0002071844-26-000313

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 485BXT

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260330

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260330

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GUGGENHEIM FUNDS TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000088525

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BXT
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-01136
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26813253

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 702 KING FARM BOULEVARD
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** ROCKVILLE
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 20850
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 301-296-5100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 702 KING FARM BOULEVARD
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** ROCKVILLE
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 20850

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SECURITY EQUITY FUND
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GUGGENHEIM FUNDS TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000088525

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BXT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 002-19458
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26813252

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 702 KING FARM BOULEVARD
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** ROCKVILLE
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 20850
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 301-296-5100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 702 KING FARM BOULEVARD
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** ROCKVILLE
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 20850

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SECURITY EQUITY FUND
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Guggenheim Core Plus Bond ETF (Series ID: S000102297)

| Class ID   | Class Name                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000272766 | Guggenheim Core Plus Bond ETF |  |

#### As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2026

#### File No. 002-19458

#### File No. 811-01136

#### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

#### FORM N-1A

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| REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | [X] |
|  | Pre-Effective Amendment No. __ | [ ] |
|  | Post-Effective Amendment No. 306 | [X] |
| and/or | and/or | and/or |
| REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 | REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 | [X] |
|  | Amendment No. 306 | [X] |

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(Check appropriate box or boxes.)

### GUGGENHEIM FUNDS TRUST

#### (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

#### 702 King Farm Boulevard, Suite 200, Rockville, Maryland 20850

#### (Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

#### Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code (301) 296-5100

#### Amy J. Lee, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

#### 702 King Farm Boulevard, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850

#### (Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Please send copies of all communications to:

J. Stephen Feinour, Jr., Esq.

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 564-8521

<br> It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box):

[ ] immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

[X] on April 20, 2026 pursuant to paragraph (b)

[ ] 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

[ ] on [Date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

[ ] 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)

[ ] on [Date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485

If appropriate, check the following box:

[X] This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

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| **<u>Titles of Securities Being Registered:</u>** |
| Guggenheim Core Plus Bond ETF |

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This Post-Effective Amendment No. 306 to Registration File Nos. 002-19458/811-01136 includes the following:

1. FACING PAGE

2. CONTENTS PAGE

3. PART A - Prospectus relating to the Guggenheim Core Plus Bond ETF series of shares\*

4. PART B - Statement of Additional Information relating to the Guggenheim Core Plus Bond ETF series of shares\*

5. PART C - Other Information

6. SIGNATURES

\* The [Prospectus](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312526014246/d20486d485apos.htm) and [Statement of Additional Information](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312526014246/d20486d485apos.htm) relating to the shares of the Guggenheim Core Plus Bond ETF are incorporated into this filing by reference to the electronic filing of Post-Effective Amendment No. 299 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") via the EDGAR system pursuant to Rule 485(a)(2) on January 15, 2026 (Accession Number 0001193125-26-014246).

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#### EXPLANATORY NOTE

Post-Effective Amendment No. 299 ("PEA 299") was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") via the EDGAR system pursuant to Rule 485(a)(2) on January 15, 2026 (Accession Number 0001193125-26-014246) to be effective 75 days after filing.

Pursuant to Rule 485(b)(1)(iii) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Post-Effective Amendment No. 306 ("PEA 306") to the Registration Statement for the Guggenheim Funds Trust (the "Registrant") is being filed solely for the purpose of delaying the effectiveness of PEA 299 relating to the Guggenheim Core Plus Bond ETF series of the Registrant. This PEA 306 relates only to the Guggenheim Core Plus Bond ETF and does not otherwise delete, amend, or supersede any information relating to any other series of the Registrant.

[Accordingly, the prospectus and statement of additional information of the Registrant as filed in PEA 299 are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety into this filing.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312526014246/d20486d485apos.htm) As stated on the cover page to this filing, this PEA 306 is being filed for the sole purpose of designating April 20, 2026 as the new date upon which PEA 299 shall become effective.

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#### GUGGENHEIM FUNDS TRUST

#### PART C

#### OTHER INFORMATION

#### <br>
<u>Item 28.</u> <u>Exhibits</u>

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|:---|:---|:---|
| (a) | (1) | [Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated August 27, 2020. - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 282 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2021).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828021001023/exhibita1-gft1312021amende.htm) |
|  | (2) | [Certificate of Trust dated November 8, 2013. - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 282 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2021).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828021001023/exhibita2-gft1312021certif.htm) |
|  | (3) | [Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust - Schedule A dated November 21, 2024 – Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 296 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2025).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312525014469/d883449dex99a3.htm) |
| (b) | [Amended and Restated By-Laws dated August 27, 2020.- Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 282 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2021).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828021001023/exhibitb-gft1312021amended.htm) | [Amended and Restated By-Laws dated August 27, 2020.- Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 282 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2021).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828021001023/exhibitb-gft1312021amended.htm) |
| (c) | *Reserved* | *Reserved* |
| (d) | (1) | [Investment Advisory Agreement with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC dated January 27, 2014, with respect to Guggenheim Floating Rate Strategies Fund, Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund and Guggenheim Total Return Bond Fund - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2014).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312514022713/d659089dex99d6.htm) |
|  | (2) | [Investment Advisory Agreement with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC dated January 27, 2014, with respect to Guggenheim Limited Duration Fund - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2014).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312514022713/d659089dex99d7.htm) |
|  | (3) | [Amendment to Investment Advisory Agreement with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC dated November 16, 2016, with respect to Guggenheim Total Return Bond Fund, Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund and Guggenheim Floating Rate Strategies Fund - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 213 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 27, 2017).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828017000579/exd16amendmenttoinvestment.htm) |
|  | (4) | [Second Amendment to Investment Advisory Agreement with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC dated November 20, 2017, with respect to Guggenheim Total Return Bond Fund - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 241 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 29, 2018).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828018000683/gft12018485bposexhibitd20.htm) |
|  | (5) | [Amendment to Investment Advisory Agreement with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC dated November 20, 2017, with respect to Guggenheim Limited Duration Fund - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 241 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 29, 2018).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828018000683/gft12018485bposexhibitd21.htm) |
|  | (6) | [Investment Advisory Agreement with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC dated November 16, 2018, with respect to Guggenheim Ultra Short Duration Fund - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 261 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed December 13, 2018).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828018015060/exd23imawithgpimreultrasho.htm) |
|  | (7) | [Investment Advisory Agreement with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC with respect to Guggenheim Active INvestment Series (GAINS) - Core Plus Fund and Guggenheim Active INvestment Series (GAINS) - Limited Duration Fund - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 295 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed August 13, 2024).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312524199784/d808742dex99d21.htm) |

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | (8) | [Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement with Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC dated November 29, 2024 with respect to Guggenheim High Yield Fund, Guggenheim Core Bond Fund and Guggenheim Municipal Income Fund (filed January 28, 2025).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312525014469/d883449dex99d8.htm) |
| (e) | (1) | [Distribution Agreement dated January 27, 2014 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2014).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312514022713/d659089dex99e1.htm) |
|  | (2) | [Form of Underwriter-Dealer Agreement - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed November 13, 2009).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000089180409004065/ex99e2.txt) |
| (f) | *Not applicable* | *Not applicable* |
| (g) | (1) | [Custodian Agreement - The Bank of New York Mellon dated December 15, 2025 – Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 303 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2026).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312526027283/d201584dex99g1.htm) |
|  | (2) | [Foreign Custody Manager Agreement - The Bank of New York Mellon dated December 15, 2025 – Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment 303 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2026).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312526027283/d201584dex99g2.htm) |
| (h) | (1) | [Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement - Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC dated December 15, 2025 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 303 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2026).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312526027283/d201584dex99h1.htm) |
|  | (2) | [Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement with respect to Guggenheim Active INvestment Series (GAINS) - Core Plus Fund and Guggenheim Active INvestment Series (GAINS) - Limited Duration Fund - Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC dated December 15, 2025 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 303 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2026).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312526027283/d201584dex99h2.htm) |
|  | (3) | [Amended and Restated Transfer Agency Agreement dated October 24, 2022 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 285 to Registration Statement 2-19548 (filed January 27, 2023).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312523017681/d445991dex99h3.htm) |
|  | (4) | [Amended and Restated Transfer Agency Agreement - Schedule A - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 295 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed August 13, 2024).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312524199784/d808742dex99h5.htm) |
|  | (5) | [Open-End Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement dated December 15, 2025 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 303 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2026).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312526027283/d201584dex99h5.htm) |
|  | (6) | [Fund of Funds Waiver Agreement - Guggenheim Partners Investment Management dated November 29, 2024 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 296 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2025).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312525014469/d883449dex99h8.htm) |
|  | (7) | [Form of Fund of Funds Agreement - Guggenheim Funds & Guggenheim Funds dated January 19, 2022 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 283 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2022).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312522021984/d296070dex99h16.htm) |
|  | (8) | [Form of Fund of Funds Agreement - Acquired Fund - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 283 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2022).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312522021984/d296070dex99h17.htm) |
|  | (9) | [Form of Acquiring Fund Agreement - OEFs/ETFs dated January 19, 2022 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 283 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2022).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312522021984/d296070dex99h20.htm) |

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(10) [Form of Acquiring Fund Agreement - CEFs dated January 19, 2022 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 283 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2022).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312522021984/d296070dex99h21.htm)

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| (i) | Legal Opinion - To be filed by amendment. | Legal Opinion - To be filed by amendment. |
| (j) | *Not applicable* | *Not applicable* |
| (k) | *Not applicable* | *Not applicable* |
| (l) | *Not applicable* | *Not applicable* |
| (m) | (1) | [Class A Distribution Plan dated January 27, 2014 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2014).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312514022713/d659089dex99m1.htm) |
|  | (2) | [Amendment to Schedule A of Class A Distribution Plan dated November 30, 2018 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 261 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed December 13, 2018).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828018015060/exm2amendedschatoclassadis.htm) |
|  | (3) | [Class B Distribution Plan dated January 27, 2014 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2014).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312514022713/d659089dex99m2.htm) |
|  | (4) | [Class C Distribution Plan dated January 27, 2014 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2014).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312514022713/d659089dex99m3.htm) |
|  | (5) | [Amendment to Exhibit A of Class C Distribution Plan dated November 17, 2015 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 185 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed November 17, 2015).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828015008844/gft102015ex-99m5.htm) |
|  | (6) | [Class P Distribution Plan dated February 10, 2015 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 174 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed May 1, 2015).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828015003344/gft42015classp485bexhibitm6.htm) |
|  | (7) | [Amendment to Schedule A of Class P Distribution Plan dated November 30, 2018 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 261 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed December 13, 2018).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828018015060/exm7amendedschatoclasspdis.htm) |
|  | (8) | [Form of Specimen copy of Shareholder Service Agreement - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 113 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 29, 2010).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000089180410000407/ex99m4.txt) |
| (n) | [Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan dated February 10, 2015 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 174 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed May 1, 2015).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828015003344/gft42015classp485bexhibitn.htm) | [Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan dated February 10, 2015 - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 174 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed May 1, 2015).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000162828015003344/gft42015classp485bexhibitn.htm) |
| (o) | *Reserved* | *Reserved* |
| (p) | Code of Ethics | Code of Ethics |
|  | (1) | [Combined Code of Ethics of Guggenheim Funds Trust, Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, and Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 286 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 29, 2024).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312524016994/d718268dex99p1.htm) |

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(q) [Powers of Attorney - Previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 286 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 29, 2024).\*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88525/000119312524016994/d718268dex99q.htm)

\* Incorporated by reference.

<u>Item 29</u>. <u>Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant</u>

The Board of Trustees of the Registrant is the same as the board of certain other registrants, each of which has Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC ("GPIM"), or an affiliate of GPIM, as its investment adviser. In addition, the officers of the Registrant are substantially identical to those of the other registrants. Nonetheless, the Registrant takes the position that it is not under common control with the other registrants because the power residing in the respective boards and officers arises as the result of an official position with the respective registrants.

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The Trust through Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund, a separate series of the Trust, wholly owns and controls the Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund CFC ("Subsidiary"), a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Subsidiary's financial statements will be included, on a consolidated basis, in the Fund's report on Form N-CSR.

<u>Item 30</u>. <u>Indemnification</u>

Article VII, Section III of the Registrant's Declaration of Trust, which is filed hereunder, provides for indemnification of the Trustees, officers, employees and other agents of the Registrant who are parties pursuant to any proceeding by reason of their actions performed in their scope of service on behalf of the Trust.

A policy of insurance covering Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, the Registrant and certain other registrants advised by GPIM, or an affiliate of GPIM insures the Registrant's trustees and officers against liability arising by reason of an alleged breach of duty caused by any negligent act, error or accidental omission in the scope of their duties. The independent trustees are also covered under a joint independent directors liability ("IDL") insurance policy that covers the independent trustees of the other registrants.

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to trustees, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

<u>Item 31</u>. <u>Business or Other Connections of Investment Adviser</u>

GPIM serves as investment adviser for each series of the Trust. GPIM is primarily engaged in the provision of investment advisory and management services to registered investment companies, separately managed accounts, collective investment trusts and private funds. The directors and officers of GPIM consist primarily of persons who during the past two years have been active in the investment management business. To the knowledge of the Registrant, except as set forth below, as applicable, none of the directors or executive officers of GPIM is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature. Information as to the executive officers and directors of GPIM is included in its Form ADV as filed with the SEC (File No. 801-66786) pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, which is incorporated herein by reference.

<u>Item 32</u>. <u>Principal Underwriters</u>

(a) Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC serves as the principal underwriter for the Registrant, Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust, Guggenheim Variable Funds Trust, Rydex Series Funds, Rydex Variable Trust and Rydex Dynamic Funds.

(b) The following information is furnished with respect to the directors and officers of Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC:

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| (1)<br> **Name and Principal**<br> **Business Address** | (2)<br> **Position and Offices**<br> **with Underwriter** | (3)<br> **Position and Offices**<br> **With Registrant** |
| Dina DiLorenzo<br> 330 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor<br> New York, New York 10017 | President |  |
| Dominick Colgiandro<br> 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 505<br>Bayside, New York 11361 | Chief Operating Officer, Unit Investment Trust Business |  |
| Dennis R. Metzger<br> 702 King Farm Blvd., Suite 200<br> Rockville, MD 20850 | Chief Compliance Officer |  |
| Amy J. Lee<br> 702 King Farm Blvd., Suite 200<br> Rockville, MD 20850 | General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Managing Director | Trustee, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer |
| Elisabeth A. Miller<br> 702 King Farm Blvd., Suite 200<br> Rockville, MD 20850 | Senior Managing Director | Chief Compliance Officer |
| Christopher Parisi<br> 702 King Farm Blvd., Suite 200<br> Rockville, MD 20850 | Head of Distribution, Senior Managing Director |  |
| Ying Chan<br> 330 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor<br> New York, New York 10017 | Financial and Operations Principal |  |

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(c) Not applicable.

<u>Item 33</u>. <u>Location of Accounts and Records</u>

Certain accounts, books and other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Rules promulgated thereunder are maintained by Guggenheim Investments, 222 Berkeley St., 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02116, 800 SW Jackson St., Topeka, KS 66612, 100 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 227 West Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606; MUFG Investor Services, LLC, 805 King Farm Blvd. Rockville, MD, 20850; Star Compliance, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Suite 440, Rockville, MD 20850; Cyxtera, 350 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616, 1919 Park Ave., Weehawken, NJ 07086, Bank of New York Mellon, 240 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10286; Iron Mountain, 1 Federal St., Boston, MA 02110; US Bank, 425 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202; Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., 702 King Farm Blvd., Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850; Guggenheim Services, LLC, 227 West Monroe St. Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60606; Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, One North Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 910, Clayton, MO 63105, 702 King Farm Blvd., Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850, 330 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017, 3414 PeachTree Road NE, Suite 975, Atlanta, GA 30326, 227 West Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60606; Four Corners Capital Management, LLC, 515 S. Flower Street, Suite 4310, Los Angeles, California 90071; Lexington Management Corporation, Park 80 West, Plaza Two, Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663; Meridian Investment Management Corporation, 12835 East Arapahoe Road, Tower II, 7th Floor, Englewood, Colorado, 80112; Strong Capital Management, Inc., 100 Heritage Reserve, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 53051; Templeton/Franklin Investment Services, Inc., 777 Mariners Island Boulevard, San Mateo, California 94404; OppenheimerFunds, Inc., 498 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10018; Wellington Management Company, LLP, 75 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110; Northern Trust Investments, N.A., 181 W. Madison, Chicago, Illinois 60675 and Deutsche Asset Management, Inc., 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154. Records relating to the duties of the Registrant's custodian are maintained by Chase

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Manhattan Bank, 4 Chase MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11245; State Street Bank and Trust Company, 801 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Missouri 64105; Banc Of America Securities, LLC 9 West 57th Street, New York, New York 10019 and The Bank of New York Mellon, 2 Hanson Place, 9th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11217.

<u>Item 34</u>. <u>Management Services</u>

Not applicable.

<u>Item 35</u>. <u>Undertakings</u>

Not applicable.

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#### SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 ("1933 Act"), as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the 1933 Act and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 306 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Chicago, State of Illinois, as of this 30th day of March, 2026.

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| GUGGENHEIM FUNDS TRUST |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Registrant) |
| By: <u>/s/ Brian E. Binder</u> |
| Brian E. Binder, Chief Executive Officer and President  |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the 1933 Act, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated and on the 30th day of March, 2026.

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|  | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS TRUST |
| <u>Randall C. Barnes\*</u> | By: <u>/s/ Amy J. Lee</u>  |
| Randall C. Barnes | Amy J. Lee, Trustee, Vice President, Chief Legal Officer |
| Trustee | and Attorney-In-Fact for the Trustees Whose Names Appear Opposite  |
| <u>Angela Brock-Kyle\*</u> |  |
| Angela Brock-Kyle |  |
| Trustee |  |
| <u>Thomas F. Lydon, Jr.\*</u> | By: <u>/s/ James M. Howley</u> |
| Thomas F. Lydon, Jr. | James M. Howley, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer |
| Trustee | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
| <u>Ronald A. Nyberg\*</u> |  |
| Ronald A. Nyberg |  |
| Trustee |  |
| <u>Sandra G. Sponem\*</u> | By: <u>/s/ Brian E. Binder</u> |
| Sandra G. Sponem | Brian E. Binder, President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Trustee | (Principal Executive Officer) |
| <u>Ronald E. Toupin, Jr.\*</u> |  |
| Ronald E. Toupin, Jr. |  |
| Trustee |  |

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\* Signed by Attorney-In-Fact pursuant to powers of attorney previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 303 to Registration Statement 2-19458 (filed January 28, 2026).

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GUGGENHEIM FUNDS TRUST

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

EXHIBITS INDEX

<u> EXHIBIT NO. </u> <u> DESCRIPTION </u> <br> No exhibits to be filed.

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