1290 Funds

1345 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10105

March 3, 2026

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549

 

RE:

1290 Funds (the “Trust”)

File Nos. 333-195390 and 811-22959

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Rule 497(j) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Trust hereby certifies that the definitive forms of Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, each dated March 1, 2026, being used in connection with the offering of shares of beneficial interests in the Trust, and otherwise required to be filed under paragraph (c) of Rule 497, do not differ from the form of Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information contained in the most recent registration statement for the Trust, which was electronically filed under Rule 485(b) as Post-Effective Amendment No. 58 on February 24, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding this certification, please contact the undersigned at (704) 341-7050.

Sincerely,

1290 FUNDS

 

By:  

/s/ Trayne Wheeler

  Trayne Wheeler
  Vice President and Assistant Secretary