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to Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement Diamond Hill Funds Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. Originally dated November 17, 2011

Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement between Diamond Hill Funds and Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT This Administrative Services Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of August [ ], 2025 by and between Diamond Hill Funds (“Trust”), an Ohio business trust, and Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc.

STATE STREET MUTUAL FUNDS AMENDED AND RESTATED FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT

STATE STREET MUTUAL FUNDS AMENDED AND RESTATED FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Fund of Funds Investment Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of July , 2025 (the “Effective Date”), is made by and among the Diamond Hill Securitized Credit Fund (“DHSC”) and Diamond Hill Funds, on behalf of each of its series listed on Schedule A, severally and not jointly (each of DHSC and each series of the Diamond Hill Funds, an “Acquiring Fund”), and State Street Navigator Securities Lending Trust (the “State Street Trust”), on behalf of its series State Street Navigator Securities Lending Portfolio I (the “Acquired Fund” and together with the Acquiring Funds, the “Funds”).

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated February 14, 2025 relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Diamond Hill Large Cap Concentrated Fund, a series of Diamond Hill Funds, which are included in Form N-CSR for the year ended December 31, 2024, and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights” and “Exhibit B–Financial Highlights” in the Combined Prospectus/Information Statement.

TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the day of , 202, by and between STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, Massachusetts trust company having its principal office and place of business at One Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111 (“State Street” or the “Transfer Agent”), and the Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust having its principal office and place of business at 325 John H.

SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH OF DIAMOND HILL FUNDS, ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES AS LISTED ON SCHEDULE B, DIAMOND HILL SECURITIZED CREDIT FUND, AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH OF DIAMOND HILL FUNDS, ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES AS LISTED ON SCHEDULE B, DIAMOND HILL SECURITIZED CREDIT FUND, AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY This Sixteenth Amendment (this “Amendment”) dated as of May 22, 2025 is between each of Diamond Hill Funds, on behalf of its series as listed on Schedule B, severally and not jointly, Diamond Hill Securitized Credit Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and State Street Bank and Trust Company, acting either directly or through any affiliates or subsidiaries (collectively, “State Street”).

SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH OF DIAMOND HILL FUNDS, ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES AS LISTED ON SCHEDULE B, DIAMOND HILL SECURITIZED CREDIT FUND, AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH OF DIAMOND HILL FUNDS, ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES AS LISTED ON SCHEDULE B, DIAMOND HILL SECURITIZED CREDIT FUND, AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY This Seventeenth Amendment (this “Amendment”) dated as of , 2025 is between each of Diamond Hill Funds, on behalf of its series as listed on Schedule B, severally and not jointly, Diamond Hill Securitized Credit Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and State Street Bank and Trust Company, acting either directly or through any affiliates or subsidiaries (collectively, “State Street”).

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 29, 2025 File No. 333-288342 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 ☒

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 29, 2025 File No. 333-288342 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. ☐ (Check appropriate box or boxes.) DIAMOND HILL FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 325 John H. Mc

ETF DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

ETF DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) is effective this day of 2025, and made by Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”) having its principal place of business at 325 John H.

AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT

AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Master Custodian Agreement is made effective as of September , 2025 by and between each management investment company identified on Appendix A attached hereto (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Custodian” and together with the Funds, the “Parties”).

ETF MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT

ETF MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT This ETF Master Services Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated August [ ], 2025, is between Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc.

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 VIA EDGAR Re: Diamond Hill Funds - N-14 (File No. 333-288342) Ladies and Gentlemen, Pursuant to Rule 473 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the following delaying amendment is hereby added at the bottom of the Facing Page of the above-referenced N-14 (Accession No. 0001032423-25-000069), as fi

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025 Diamond Hill Funds 325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215 Re: Opinion and Consent Ladies and Gentlemen: We have been requested by Diamond Hill Funds (the “Trust”), established under the laws of Ohio by a Fourth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated May 22, 2025 (the “Declaration of Trust”), for our opinion with respect to certain matters relating to the D

FORM OF TAX OPINION

FORM OF TAX OPINION , 2025 Diamond Hill Funds 325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200 Columbus, Ohio 43215 RE: AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION (THE “AGREEMENT”), DATED AS OF , 2025, BY AND AMONG DIAMOND HILL FUNDS (THE “TRUST”), ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES, THE DIAMOND HILL LARGE CAP CONCENTRATED FUND (THE “TARGET FUND”), AND THE TRUST, ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES, THE DIAMOND HILL LAR

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2025 File No. [*] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. __ ☐ Post-

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2025 File No. [*] 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. ☐ (Check appropriate box or boxes.) DIAMOND HILL FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 325 John H. McConnell B

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated February 14, 2025 relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Diamond Hill Large Cap Concentrated Fund, a series of Diamond Hill Funds, which are included in Form N-CSR for the year ended December 31, 2024, and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights” and “Exhibit B–Financial Highlights” in the Combined Prospectus/Information Statement.

DIAMOND HILL FUNDS

DIAMOND HILL FUNDS KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, a Trustee of Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”), does hereby constitute and appoint Karen R.

Statement of Additional Information

September 25, 2024 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE David P. Mathews Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Diamond Hill Core Plus Bond Fund: File Nos. 333-22075; 811-08061 Dear Mr. Mathews: On July 30, 2024, Diamond Hill Funds (the “Registrant” or the “Trust”) filed a post-effective amendment to its registration s

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May 17, 2023 David Manion Senior Staff Accountant Office of Disclosure and Review U.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 97.

Diamond Hill High Yield Fund

PROXY LITE MESSAGE DRAFT SAMPLE: Diamond Hill ?Hi, this is Tom Line, I am the President of the Diamond Hill High Yield Fund.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 1 combinedsupplementalmateri.htm 425 PLEASE VOTE NOW Please vote promptly so your vote can be received prior to the June 11, 2021 Special Meeting of Shareholders IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN Diamond Hill Funds Recently, we sent you proxy material regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders that is scheduled for June 11, 2021. The Funds’ records indicate that we have not rece

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April 19, 2021 Karen Rossotto Senior Counsel Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Powers of Attorney

EX-99.16 6 n-14powersofattorneyxconfo.htm EX-99.16 DIAMOND HILL FUNDS KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, a Trustee of Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”), does hereby constitute and appoint Karen R. Colvin and Thomas E. Line, and each of them, her true and lawful attorney and agent, with the power and authority to sign on behalf of the undersigned, the n

- N-14

N-14 1 combinedn-14researchopport.htm N-14 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2020 File Nos. 333-22075 and 811-8061 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¬ Post-Effective Amendment No. ¬ Diamond Hill Funds (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 325 John H. McConnell Blvd.,

Form of Opinion regarding certain tax matters

FORM OF OPINION RE: TAX MATTERS October , 2020 Diamond Hill Long-Short Fund Diamond Hill Research Opportunities Fund c/o Diamond Hill Funds 325 John H.

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the “Agreement”) is made as of this twenty-first day of July, 2020 by and between Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of Diamond Hill Research Opportunities Fund, a series of the Trust (the “Target Fund”), and Diamond Hill Long-Short Fund, a series of the Trust (the “Acquiring Fund”).

Consent of Cohen & Company, Ltd.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated February 14, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Diamond Hill Research Opportunities Fund and Diamond Hill Long-Short Fund, each a series of Diamond Hill Funds, for the year ended December 31, 2019, and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights” and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the combined Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

Opinion and Consent of Thompson Hine LLP

July 22, 2020 Diamond Hill Funds 325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have been requested by Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”) established under an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 14, 1997, as amended and restated from time to time (the “Declaration”), for our opinion with respect to certain matters relating to t

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 96.

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April 20, 2020 David Manning Staff Accountant Office of Disclosure and Review U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Diamond Hill Funds; File Nos. 811-08061 and 333-22075 Dear Mr. Manning: On March 25, 2020, you provided oral comments with respect to the Annual Report to Shareholders for Diamond Hill Funds (the ?Registrant?) for the period ended Decem

DHLAX / Diamond Hill Large Cap Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DHMAX / Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DHTAX / Diamond Hill All Cap Select Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DHRAX / Diamond Hill Core Bond Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DHGBX / Diamond Hill Global Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DSIAX / Diamond Hill Corporate Credit Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DIAMX / Diamond Hill Long-Short Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DHSCX / Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DHIYX / Diamond Hill International Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DHHAX / Diamond Hill High Yield Fund NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 2 fp0046814nportex4kkgcose.htm Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.6% Shares Fair Value Communication Services - 5.1% Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a)(b) 590,668 $ 39,184,915 Consumer Discretionary - 12.9% Aaron's, Inc. 173,252 11,133,174 Carter's, Inc. (a) 93,925 8,566,899 Century Communities, Inc. (b) 157,828 4,834,272

DHROX / Diamond Hill Research Opportunities Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DHPAX / Diamond Hill Mid Cap Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

DHEAX / Diamond Hill Short Duration Total Return Fund NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 fp0041358nportex7.htm Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.8% Shares Fair Value Communication Services - 5.7% Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a)(b) 835,289 $ 53,074,263 Consumer Discretionary - 14.1% Aaron's, Inc. 315,508 16,595,721 Carter's, Inc. 132,567 13,361,428 Century Communities, Inc. (b) 157,119 3,766,142 Green Brick

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 fp0041358nportex12.htm Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.8% Shares Fair Value Communication Services - 5.7% Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a)(b) 835,289 $ 53,074,263 Consumer Discretionary - 14.1% Aaron's, Inc. 315,508 16,595,721 Carter's, Inc. 132,567 13,361,428 Century Communities, Inc. (b) 157,119 3,766,142 Green Brick

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 fp0041358nportex2.htm Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.8% Shares Fair Value Communication Services - 5.7% Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a)(b) 835,289 $ 53,074,263 Consumer Discretionary - 14.1% Aaron's, Inc. 315,508 16,595,721 Carter's, Inc. 132,567 13,361,428 Century Communities, Inc. (b) 157,119 3,766,142 Green Brick

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 fp0041358nportex3.htm Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.8% Shares Fair Value Communication Services - 5.7% Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a)(b) 835,289 $ 53,074,263 Consumer Discretionary - 14.1% Aaron's, Inc. 315,508 16,595,721 Carter's, Inc. 132,567 13,361,428 Century Communities, Inc. (b) 157,119 3,766,142 Green Brick

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 fp0041358nportex9.htm Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.8% Shares Fair Value Communication Services - 5.7% Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a)(b) 835,289 $ 53,074,263 Consumer Discretionary - 14.1% Aaron's, Inc. 315,508 16,595,721 Carter's, Inc. 132,567 13,361,428 Century Communities, Inc. (b) 157,119 3,766,142 Green Brick

Diamond Hill Funds NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 fp0041358nportex10.htm Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Common Stocks - 95.8% Shares Fair Value Communication Services - 5.7% Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a)(b) 835,289 $ 53,074,263 Consumer Discretionary - 14.1% Aaron's, Inc. 315,508 16,595,721 Carter's, Inc. 132,567 13,361,428 Century Communities, Inc. (b) 157,119 3,766,142 Green Brick

Diamond Hill Funds DEFA14A

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

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated February 16, 2018 on the financial statements and financial highlights of Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund, Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund, Diamond Hill Mid Cap Fund, Diamond Hill Large Cap Fund, Diamond Hill All Cap Select Fund, Diamond Hill Long-Short Fund, Diamond Hill Research

FORM OF OPINION RE: TAX MATTERS

FORM OF OPINION RE: TAX MATTERS , 20 Diamond Hill Financial Long-Short Fund Diamond Hill Research Opportunities Fund c/o Diamond Hill Funds 325 John H.

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the “Agreement”) is made as of this fourteenth day of February, 2019 by and between Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of Diamond Hill Financial Long-Short Fund, a series of the Trust (the “Target Fund”), and Diamond Hill Research Opportunities Fund, a series of the Trust (the “Acquiring Fund”).

Diamond Hill Funds DIAMOND HILL FUNDS

N-14 1 dhfn14financiallongshortdoc.htm DIAMOND HILL FUNDS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6, 2019 File Nos. 333-22075 and 811-8061 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¬ Post-Effective Amendment No. ¬ Diamond Hill Funds (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 325 John H. M

DIAMOND HILL FUNDS

DIAMOND HILL FUNDS KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, a Trustee of Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”), does hereby constitute and appoint Gary R.

March 5, 2019

March 5, 2019 Diamond Hill Funds 325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have been requested by Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”) established under an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 14, 1997, as amended and restated from time to time (the “Declaration”), for our opinion with respect to certain matters relating to t

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.14(I) 5 a14idhconsent-nx14.htm EXHIBIT 99.14(I) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated February 15, 2019, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Diamond Hill Financial Long-Short Fund and Diamond Hill Research Opportunities Fund, for

Diamond Hill Funds DEF 14A

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

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January 28, 2019 Christian Sandoe Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.

Diamond Hill Funds NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 16, 2019

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

Diamond Hill Funds POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2019 File Nos. 333-22075 and 811-8061 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-1A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ¬ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¬ Post-Effective Amendment No. 69 x and/or REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ¬ Amendment No. 71 x (Check approp

Copy of Amended and Restated By-Laws, dated as of November 14, 2018, which was filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 69, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Amended and Restated By-Laws of Diamond Hill Funds November 14, 2018 ARTICLE 1 Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Offices 1.

Copy of Amendment No. 8, dated November 14, 2018, to Registrant’s Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, which was filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 69, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Amendment No. 8 to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Diamond Hill Funds The undersigned officer of the Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”), acting pursuant to Article VII, Section 7.3 of the Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Trust, certifies hereby that the following resolutions were duly adopted by a majo

Amendment No. 7 to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust Diamond Hill Funds

EX-99.28.A.VIII 2 amendmentno7tothesecondame.htm EXHIBIT 99.28.A.VIII Amendment No. 7 to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Diamond Hill Funds The undersigned officer of the Diamond Hill Funds, an Ohio business trust (the “Trust”), acting pursuant to Article VII, Section 7.3 of the Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Trust, certi

Diamond Hill Funds AW

AW 1 withdrawalletterdecember.htm AW December 26, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street , N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Diamond Hill Funds (the “Registrant”); File Nos. 333-22075 and 811-8061 Request for Withdrawal of Amendment to Registration Statement on Form N-1A Ladies and Gentlemen: I am writing on behalf of the above referenced Registrant, pursuant to Rule

December 26, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street , N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Diamond Hill Funds (the “Registrant”); File Nos. 333-22075 and 811-8061 Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of Registrant, a registered

December 26, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street , N.

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, Thomas E. Line, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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

Diamond Hill Funds N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

I, Thomas E. Line, certify that:

CERTIFICATIONS I, Thomas E. Line, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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

Diamond Hill Funds N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Diamond Hill Funds In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Diamond Hill Funds (the ?Trust?) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Trus

I, Thomas E. Line, certify that:

CERTIFICATIONS I, Thomas E. Line, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registr

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

Diamond Hill Funds CORRESP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm October 10, 2017 Alison White Senior Counsel Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Diamond Hill Funds: File Nos. 333-22075 and 811-8061 Dear Ms. White: On July 28, 2017, Diamond Hill Funds (the “Trust”), on behalf of Diamond Hill Global Fund (the “Fund”), filed

28, 2017

COVER July 28, 2017 Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street , N.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registr

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

I, Thomas E. Line, certify that:

CERTIFICATIONS I, Thomas E. Line, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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

April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017 Via EDGAR Christina Fettig Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.

April 6, 2017

April 6, 2017 VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street, N.

April 6, 2017

April 6, 2017 VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION Securities & Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street, N.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B 2 d343529dex9977b.htm EX-99.77B Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Diamond Hill Funds In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Diamond Hill Funds (the “Trust”) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Unite

Diamond Hill Funds - N-Q FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

I, Thomas E. Line, certify that:

Exhibit 99-CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Thomas E. Line, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 mislead

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm August 30, 2016 Allison White Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Diamond Hill Funds - Diamond Hill Short Duration Total Return Fund and Diamond Hill Core Bond Fund File Nos. 811-08061 and 333-22075 Dear Ms. White: On June 20, 2016, Diamond Hill Funds (the “Re

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August 22, 2016 Allison White Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.

July 18, 2016

July 18, 2016 VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street, N.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION PURSUANT TO RULE 18f-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 DIAMOND HILL FUNDS Exact Name of Registrant NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION PURSUANT TO RULE 18f-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 DIAMOND HILL FUNDS Exact Name of Registrant NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION The undersigned registered open-end investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?Commission?) that it elects to commit itself to pay in cash all rede

July 11, 2016

COVER July 11, 2016 VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION Securities & Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street, N.

Diamond Hill Funds - N-Q FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

I, Thomas E. Line, certify that:

CERTIFICATIONS I, Thomas E. Line, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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

December 7, 2015

December 7, 2015 VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street, N.

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December 7, 2015 Alison White Senior Counsel Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.

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November 30, 2015 Alison White Senior Counsel Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.

November 30, 2015

CORRESP 19 filename19.htm November 30, 2015 Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street , N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Diamond Hill Funds; File Nos. 333-22075 and 811-8061 Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of Diamond Hill Funds, a registered investment company (the “Trust”), we hereby submit, via electronic filing, Post-Effective Amendment No. 48 to the Trust’s Registration

November 30, 2015

November 30, 2015 VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION Securities and Exchange Commission Public Filing Desk 100 F Street, N.

I, Thomas E. Line, certify that:

Exhibit 99.cert CERTIFICATIONS I, Thomas E. Line, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 mislead

Diamond Hill Funds - N-Q FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

May 26, 2015

May 26, 2015 Via EDGAR Ms. Kathy Churko U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Diamond Hill Funds Form N-CSR for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 Filed February 27, 2015 Dear Ms. Churko: On behalf of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “Funds” or “Trust”), we are responding to the comments you provided via telephone on April 23, 2015. Each comment is liste

I, Thomas E. Line, certify that:

Exhibit 99 CERTIFICATIONS I, Thomas E. Line, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 w

Diamond Hill Funds - N-Q FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

Diamond Hill Funds - N-Q FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

I, James F. Laird, Jr.,certify that:

Exhibit 99 CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr.,certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 misleadi

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q FILING

N-Q 1 f14-0615.htm N-Q FILING UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215 (Address of principal executi

I, James F. Laird, Jr.,certify that:

Exhibit 99 CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr.,certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 misleadi

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CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 re

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FORM N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

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Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

I, James F. Laird, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 re

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - FORM N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

I, James F. Laird, Jr.,certify that:

CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr.,certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 res

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

- NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD NOV. 5, 2012

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION 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.

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July 19, 2012 Via EDGAR Christina DiAngelo U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Securities and Exchange Commission Comments Regarding Various Filings of the Diamond Hill Funds (Investment Company Act File # 811-08061 and CIK # 0001032423) Dear Christina: On behalf of the Diamond Hill Funds (individually a “fund”, or “funds” or the “Trust”), we wish to r

I, James F. Laird, Jr., certify that:

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 mislead

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - DIAMOND HILL FUNDS N-Q

Diamond Hill Funds N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H.

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm [THOMPSON HINE ATLANTA CLEVELAND DYTON WASHINGTON, D.C. CINCINNATI COLUMBUS NEW YORK] December 9, 2011 Karen Rossotto Senior Counsel Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Diamond Hill Funds: File Nos. 333-22075 and 811-08061 Dear Ms. Rossotto: On October 11, 201

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registr

N-Q 1 d254429dnq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Address of principal executive

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CERTIFICATIONS

exv99wcert CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of the Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 s

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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of regist

Table of Contents 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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard. Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Address of principal executive offic

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of the Diamond Hill Funds In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the Diamond Hill Funds (the ?Funds?) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Funds?

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of the Diamond Hill Funds In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the Diamond Hill Funds (the ?Funds?) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the Funds?

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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of regist

Table of Contents 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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard. Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Address of principal executive offic

CERTIFICATIONS

exv99wcert CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of the Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 s

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of the Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds (the “registrant”); 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 stateme

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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of regist

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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jam

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds; 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 misl

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jam

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June 11, 2009 Vince Di Stefano Office of Disclosure and Review Division of Investment Management U.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jam

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds; 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 misl

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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Date: November 25, 2008 Signature: /s/ James F. Laird, Jr. James F. Laird, Jr. President

CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds; 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 misl

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CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds; 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 misl

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CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds; 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 misl

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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Date: November 26, 2007 Signature: /s/ James F. Laird, Jr. James F. Laird, Jr. President

CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds; 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 misl

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 811-8061

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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jam

Date: May 17, 2007 Signature: /s/ James F. Laird, Jr. James F. Laird, Jr. President

CERTIFICATIONS I, James F. Laird, Jr., President of Diamond Hill Funds, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of the Diamond Hill Funds; 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 misl

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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of regist

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 811-8061 Diamond Hill Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jam

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Table of Contents SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy Statement o Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12 Diamond Hill Funds (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): ? No fee required.