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UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-21569
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP code)
Dorothy E. Bourassa, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.,
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 742-7825
Date of fiscal year end: July 31
Date of reporting period: August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREOWNERS.
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Annual Report | July 31, 2008
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Table of Contents
Letter to Shareowners 2
Market Overview and Outlook 4
Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses 8
Portfolio Reviews 16
Prices and Distributions 18
Portfolio Summary & Performance Update 20
Schedule of Investments 40
Financial Statements 44
Notes to Financial Statements 66
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 73
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement 83
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 99
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 1
President's Letter
Dear Shareowner,
Staying diversified and keeping your portfolio invested in the markets are two
general investment principles that have served investors well over time. They
are particularly useful guides to keep in mind today, at a time when markets
around the globe are being buffeted by problems in the financial and real
estate industries and by concerns about a slowing economy.
After an extended period of steady economic growth with sustained low
unemployment and low inflation, the U.S. economy ran into difficulty as 2007
drew to a close. Investors in subprime mortgages were forced to mark down the
value of their assets, imperiling leveraged balance sheets. The ensuing credit
crunch forced central banks in the United States and Europe to assume the role
of "lender of last resort" to keep credit markets functioning. Conditions
worsened in the first quarter of 2008, as falling prices, margin calls and
deleveraging continued and the auction-rate preferred market seized up. By
then, recession talk was widespread as concern grew that falling home prices,
rising unemployment, and disruptions in financial markets posed a significant
threat to economic growth. In the second quarter of 2008, oil prices increased
from roughly $100 to nearly $150, and commodities nearly pushed real estate to
second place in the "wall of worry" confronting investors.
Markets reacted poorly to these developments. Treasury bond prices rose as the
market underwent a classic "flight to quality" during the period, leading up to
the near failure of Bear Stearns, but almost have returned to start-of-year
levels. Fixed-income credit spreads (the difference in rates between corporate
and U.S. government bonds) widened dramatically, and stock markets fell.
In the 12-month period ending July 31, 2008, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
fell 12%, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index fell 11% and the NASDAQ Composite
Index fell 9%. The MSCI EAFE Developed Market Index of international stock
markets fell 12%, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell 4% during the same
period. The U.S. investment-grade bond market, as measured by the Lehman
Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, returned 6% over the 12-month period, while the
U.S. high-yield bond market, as measured by the Merrill Lynch High Yield Bond
Master II Index, fell 1% as the price declines associated with widening of
credit spreads more than offset the lower-quality bonds' higher-coupon income.
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While markets have been volatile, economic fundamentals may have turned the
corner. Economic growth bottomed in the fourth quarter of 2007 and has
accelerated in each of the first two quarters of 2008. Oil prices have fallen
more than 10% from their mid-July peak, and many other commodity prices have
softened. Home sales are showing signs of recovering. A recession, although
unlikely given strong export markets and relatively low inventory levels in the
economy, still is a possibility, given the weakened financial state of the U.S.
consumer and the difficulty obtaining credit throughout the United States.
Regardless of the exact outcome, we expect growth overall to be muted. On the
other hand, the cheap U.S. dollar and substantial fiscal and monetary stimulus
are potent supports for the economy. Markets remain volatile, and falling risk
tolerances and deleveraging may depress asset prices in the short term, but
equity and corporate bond valuations look attractive over a longer time
horizon.
Sudden swings in the markets are always to be expected, but they are difficult
to time. Maintaining a long-term time horizon, being diversified, and paying
attention to asset allocation are important investment principles. As always,
we encourage you to work closely with your financial advisor to find the mix of
stocks, bonds and money market assets that is best aligned to your particular
risk tolerance and investment objective and to adhere to a strategic plan
rather than letting emotions drive investment decisions.
/s/ Daniel K. Kingsbury
Daniel K. Kingsbury
President and CEO
Pioneer Investment Management USA Inc.
Any information in this shareowner report regarding market or economic trends
or the factors influencing the Fund's historical or future performance are
statements of the opinion of Fund management as of the date of this report.
These statements should not be relied upon for any other purposes. Past
performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee that
market forecasts discussed will be realized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 3
Market Overview and Outlook | 7/31/08
In the following interview, portfolio manager Peng Chen, Chief Investment
Officer for Ibbotson Associates, discusses the market environment and
investment strategies that applied to the Portfolios in Pioneer Ibbotson Asset
Allocation Series for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008.
Q Could you characterize the economic and market backdrop during the 12 months
ended July 31, 2008?
A The subprime mortgage crisis caused significant volatility across global
markets as the period opened. Credit tightened and liquidity disappeared as
investors sought to protect themselves against risks that were difficult to
evaluate. Ultimately, the risk aversion led to a flight to quality, which
was most strongly evidenced by high demand for U.S. Treasury securities
during the period. The bond markets began to price in Federal Reserve
easing of short-term rates, causing rates to fall and the yield curve to
steepen significantly. (The yield curve depicts the relationship between
bond prices and varying maturities.) In September, October and December of
2007, the Fed lowered the benchmark short-term rate in total by one
percentage point to 4.25%.
Entering 2008, the U.S. economy appeared to be on the brink of recession,
driven by a deep correction in housing. Fallout from the subprime mortgage
crisis was ongoing, and for most of the first quarter of 2008, the markets
saw a continued flight to quality that benefited U.S. Treasury securities
at the expense of most other asset classes. In mid-March, the near collapse
of Bear Stearns, a leading investment bank, led the Fed to take decisive
actions to restore liquidity to the financial system, including the opening
up of its discount window to investment banks. This event marked something
of a turning point, as market participants began to focus on fundamentals
again rather than almost exclusively on risk avoidance. As a result,
interest rates rose on the Treasury yield curve, stocks stabilized to a
degree and credit-oriented sectors outperformed, as exemplified by
high-yield bond returns in the 4% range for April. Between January 22 and
April 30, the Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate four times, dropping
the Fed funds rate another two and one-quarter percentage points to its
current 2.00%.
Late in the period, an alarming rise in the price of oil reawakened
inflation fears at a time when the economy was listless. The spike in oil
was accompanied by the Fed signaling an end to its campaign of rate easing
with its April 30 rate cut, leading to a renewed flight to quality.
Interest rates ended the period lower. Since a bond's price moves in the
opposite direction of its yield, this meant that bond prices generally rose
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over the period. While rates fell to a more modest degree on longer
maturities, prices of these issues benefited from their greater interest
rate sensitivity. The overall bond market returned 6.15% for the 12 months
as gauged by the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, with higher quality
sectors providing the best performance. The U.S. equity market in aggregate
provided poor returns for the same period as reflected in the S&P 500
return of -11.09%, with large-cap and value-oriented stocks lagging
small-cap and growth. International equities fell along with the domestic
stock market, with the MSCI EAFE Index returning -11.73% for the 12 months
ended July 31, 2008.
Q What were the strategic considerations that you applied to the four
Portfolios in allocating assets during the period?
A For each Portfolio, assets were invested during the period in keeping with
their broad asset allocation and specific mutual fund targets. In addition,
we have implemented several tactical shifts across all the Portfolios.
Within the equity portion of each Portfolio, as we entered the period, the
Portfolios continued to overweight U.S. large-capitalization stocks
relative to U.S. small-cap stocks. An important consideration in
maintaining this weighting was our view that large caps had the potential
to outperform as the market anticipated a recession, as large-cap stocks
have often been more resilient under that scenario. In addition, the tight
credit environment at the beginning of the period seemed to favor large,
cash-rich companies. Late in the period, with a recession for all intents
and purposes underway, the Portfolios began to add small-cap exposure and
move to a neutral posture as small caps are often the first to look ahead
to the prospect of economic recovery. While the weighting toward large caps
was positive for performance early in the period, the advantage was trimmed
late in the period as the segment suffered in the wake of the oil price
spike.
Late in the period, we introduced a gradual overweighting of equities, as
we viewed valuations as attractive, especially in relation to Treasury
yields. In addition, the overall stock market can be expected at some point
to look ahead to economic recovery.
Within the bond portion of each Portfolio, the Portfolios initially
underweighted long-term bonds, with the difference allocated to
shorter-term fixed-income alternatives. The weighting was designed to limit
volatility but constrained performance as longer-term issues benefited most
from the flight to quality and falling interest rates. Toward the middle of
the period, the Portfolios phased out this positioning, as a steeper yield
curve made long-term rates more attractive on a relative basis.
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The difference in yield offered by high yield bonds versus investment-grade
issues was below its long-term average for much of the period, and the
Portfolios moved to underweight the high-yield bond offering in favor of
equities and investment-grade bonds. While high-yield bonds indeed lagged
investment-grade issues as the period progressed, the positive impact of
the underweighting was negated as equities overseas encountered weakness
and financial stocks dragged down equity returns in the United States, with
the exception of energy stocks. In March, high yield differentials reached
more attractive levels and the Portfolios moved to a neutral weighting. As
a result of our shift toward equities late in the period, fixed-income
holdings are currently underweighted in the Portfolios.
Finally, the Portfolios remained underweight in REITs (Real Estate Investment
Trusts) in favor of equities during the period. This modestly constrained
performance for the year, as REITs declined less than most other equity
categories. We continue to underweight REITs in view of our risk/reward
assessment of the asset class. While valuations have retreated from the
extremes of the fairly recent past, REITs continue to trade above their
long-term valuation averages. In addition, recent press reports of increasing
vacancy rates lead us to expect earnings deterioration for the sector.
Q What factors are you watching most closely as you determine strategy for the
Portfolios going forward?
A The U.S. economy is at a minimum experiencing a significant slowdown and may
be in recession. In addition, the housing market is likely to remain weak
for several quarters to come, limiting residential investment and purchases
of durable goods such as refrigerators. High energy and food prices are
weighing on the consumer as well, and are a primary concern in all major
economies. The consensus for growth in industrialized economies outside the
United States is for modest but positive growth in 2008.
The more extreme views of the U.S. economy have it headed into a period of
both slow growth and high inflation. We do not, however, believe that a
resurgence in inflation is likely, given the impact on wages of
international competition and a weak employment market. With respect to
growth, exports have become increasingly significant, and we expect U.S.
firms to continue to take advantage of the weak dollar to find new
customers abroad.
Going forward, we will continue to monitor economic indicators and interest
rates to evaluate whether we need to adjust the views underlying our
strategic allocations.
The Fund's performance depends on the adviser's skill in determining the
strategic asset class allocations, the mix of underlying Pioneer funds, as well
as the performance of those underlying funds. The underlying funds' performance
may
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be lower than the performance of the asset class that they were selected to
represent. Stocks and bonds can decline due to adverse issuer, market,
regulatory, or economic developments. International markets may be less liquid
and can be more volatile than U.S. markets. These risk factors, including those
associated with currency exchange rates, also apply to investments in
international markets, all of which make international markets more volatile
and less liquid than investments in domestic markets. Some of the underlying
funds can invest in either high-yield securities or small/emerging growth
companies. Investments in these types of securities generally are subject to
greater volatility than either higher-grade securities or more-established
companies, respectively. Before making an investment in any portfolio, you
should consider all the risks associated with it.
Please see the Portfolio Reviews beginning on page 16 for information on
specific weightings and performance for each of the four portfolios in the
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series.
Any information in this shareowner report regarding market or economic trends
or the factors influencing each portfolios' historical or future performance
are statements of the opinion of the portfolio's management as of the date of
this report. These statements should not be relied upon for any other purposes.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee
that market forecasts discussed will be realized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 7
Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund
As a shareowner in the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
(1) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service
(12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses; and
(2) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments.
This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in
dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing
costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment
of $1,000 at the beginning of the Fund's latest six-month period and held
throughout the six months.
Using the Tables
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Actual Expenses
The first table below provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the
amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period as
follows:
(1) Divide your account value by $1,000
Example: an $8,600 account value [divided by] $1,000 = 8.6
(2) Multiply the result in (1) above by the corresponding share class's number
in the third row under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period"
to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative
Allocation Fund
Based on actual returns from February 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
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Share Class A B C Y
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Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 2/1/08
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Ending Account Value $969.45 $966.28 $966.31 $967.74
(after expenses)
on 7/31/08
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Expenses Paid $6.81 $11.20 $10.95 $9.00
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio plus the expense
ratios of the underlying funds. These combined totals were 1.39%, 2.29%,
2.24% and 1.84% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively. These combined ratios were multiplied by the average account
value over the period, and then multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the
partial year period) to calculate the "Expenses Paid During Period" in the
table above.
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed
rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual
return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to
estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the
Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the
5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other
funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your
ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales
charges (loads) that are charged at the time of the transaction. Therefore, the
table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you
determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if
these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative
Allocation Fund
Based on a hypothetical 5% per year return before expenses, reflecting the
period from February 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
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Share Class A B C Y
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Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 2/1/08
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Ending Account Value $1,017.95 $1,013.48 $1,013.72 $1,015.71
(after expenses)
on 7/31/08
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Expenses Paid $6.97 $11.46 $11.22 $9.22
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio plus the expense
ratios of the underlying funds. These combined totals were 1.39%, 2.29%,
2.24% and 1.84% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively. These combined ratios were multiplied by the average account
value over the period, and then multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the
partial year period) to calculate the "Expenses Paid During Period" in the
table above.
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Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund
As a shareowner in the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
(1) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service
(12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses; and
(2) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments.
This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in
dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing
costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment
of $1,000 at the beginning of the Fund's latest six-month period and held
throughout the six months.
Using the Tables
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Actual Expenses
The first table below provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the
amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period as
follows:
(1) Divide your account value by $1,000
Example: an $8,600 account value [divided by] $1,000 = 8.6
(2) Multiply the result in (1) above by the corresponding share class's number
in the third row under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period"
to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation
Fund
Based on actual returns from February 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
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Share Class A B C Y
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Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 2/1/08
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Ending Account Value $952.74 $948.09 $949.23 $954.58
(after expenses)
on 7/31/08
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Expenses Paid $6.70 $10.85 $10.27 $4.86
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio plus the expense
ratios of the underlying funds. These combined totals were 1.38%, 2.24%,
2.12% and 1.00% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively. These combined ratios were multiplied by the average account
value over the period, and then multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the
partial year period) to calculate the "Expenses Paid During Period" in the
table above.
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed
rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual
return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to
estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the
Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the
5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other
funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your
ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales
charges (loads) that are charged at the time of the transaction. Therefore, the
table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you
determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if
these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation
Fund
Based on a hypothetical 5% per year return before expenses, reflecting the
period from February 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
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Share Class A B C Y
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Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 7/31/08
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Ending Account Value $1,018.00 $1,013.72 $1,014.32 $1,019.89
(after expenses)
on 7/31/08
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Expenses Paid $6.92 $11.22 $10.62 $5.02
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio plus the expense
ratios of the underlying funds. These combined totals were 1.38%, 2.24%,
2.12% and 1.00% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively. These combined ratios were multiplied by the average account
value over the period, and then multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the
partial year period) to calculate the "Expenses Paid During Period" in the
table above.
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Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
As a shareowner in the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
(1) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service
(12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses; and
(2) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments.
This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in
dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing
costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment
of $1,000 at the beginning of the Fund's latest six-month period and held
throughout the six months.
Using the Tables
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Actual Expenses
The first table below provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the
amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period as
follows:
(1) Divide your account value by $1,000
Example: an $8,600 account value [divided by] $1,000 = 8.6
(2) Multiply the result in (1) above by the corresponding share class's number
in the third row under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period"
to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
Based on actual returns from February 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
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Share Class A B C Y
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Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 2/1/08
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Ending Account Value $943.47 $939.93 $940.17 $946.31
(after expenses)
on 7/31/08
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Expenses Paid $7.59 $11.43 $10.95 $5.52
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio plus the expense
ratios of the underlying funds. These combined totals were 1.57%, 2.37%,
2.27% and 1.14% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively. These combined ratios were multiplied by the average account
value over the period, and then multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the
partial year period) to calculate the "Expenses Paid During Period" in the
table above.
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed
rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual
return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to
estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the
Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the
5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other
funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your
ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales
charges (loads) that are charged at the time of the transaction. Therefore, the
table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you
determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if
these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
Based on a hypothetical 5% per year return before expenses, reflecting the
period from February 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
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Share Class A B C Y
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Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 2/1/08
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Ending Account Value $1,017.06 $1,013.08 $1,013.58 $1,019.19
(after expenses)
on 7/31/08
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Expenses Paid $7.87 $11.86 $11.36 $5.72
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio plus the expense
ratios of the underlying funds. These combined totals were 1.57%, 2.37%,
2.27% and 1.14% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively. These combined ratios were multiplied by the average account
value over the period, and then multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the
partial year period) to calculate the "Expenses Paid During Period" in the
table above.
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Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund
As a shareowner in the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
(1) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service
(12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses; and
(2) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments.
This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in
dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing
costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment
of $1,000 at the beginning of the Fund's latest six-month period and held
throughout the six months.
Using the Tables
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Actual Expenses
The first table below provides information about actual account values and
actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the
amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period as
follows:
(1) Divide your account value by $1,000
Example: an $8,600 account value [divided by] $1,000 = 8.6
(2) Multiply the result in (1) above by the corresponding share class's number
in the third row under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period"
to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation
Fund
Based on actual returns from February 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
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Share Class A B C Y
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Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 2/1/08
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Ending Account Value $935.35 $931.58 $931.46 $939.03
(after expenses)
on 7/31/08
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Expenses Paid $8.08 $11.96 $11.38 $5.79
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio plus the expense
ratios of the underlying funds. These combined totals were 1.68%, 2.49%,
2.37% and 1.20% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively. These combined ratios were multiplied by the average account
value over the period, and then multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the
partial year period) to calculate the "Expenses Paid During Period" in the
table above.
14 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed
rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual
return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to
estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the
Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the
5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other
funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your
ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales
charges (loads) that are charged at the time of the transaction. Therefore, the
table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you
determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if
these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation
Fund
Based on a hypothetical 5% per year return before expenses, reflecting the
period from February 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
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Share Class A B C Y
Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 2/1/08
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Ending Account Value $1,016.51 $1,012.48 $1,013.08 $1,018.90
(after expenses)
on 7/31/08
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Expenses Paid $8.42 $12.46 $11.86 $6.02
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio plus the expense
ratios of the underlying funds. These combined totals were 1.68%, 2.49%,
2.37% and 1.20% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively. These combined ratios were multiplied by the average account
value over the period, and then multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the
partial year period) to calculate the "Expenses Paid During Period" in the
table above.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 15
Portfolio Reviews | 7/31/08
In general, the most significant factor behind returns for each Portfolio over
the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008, was its relative allocation to stocks
versus bonds. All major global equity markets experienced significant declines
while the fixed-income markets, particularly higher quality sectors, provided
positive returns.
Conservative Allocation
The Fund's total return for the 12-month period ended July 31, 2008, was -2.88%
for Class A shares, at net asset value. For the same period, the Fund's
benchmarks, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index returned -11.09% and 6.15%, respectively.
The Fund targeted an asset allocation of 30% equities and 70% fixed-income
during the period. Within the equity portion of the Fund, Pioneer Fund was the
largest holding at 6.44% of assets on July 31, 2008. Pioneer International
Equity Fund was the next largest equity holding at 6.36% of assets.
Large-capitalization holdings were weighted slightly above target at the end of
the period, reflecting management's view that these stocks were more attractive
than their smaller-cap counterparts. Within the fixed-income portion of the
Fund, the largest holding at the end of the period was in a shorter-term bond
fund, Pioneer Short Term Income Fund, at 26.22%, followed by Pioneer Bond Fund
at 23.06% of assets.
Moderate Allocation
The Fund's total return for the 12-month period ended July 31, 2008, was -7.47%
for Class A shares, at net asset value. For the same period, the Fund's
benchmarks, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index returned -11.09% and 6.15%, respectively.
The Fund targeted an asset allocation of 60% equities, 40% fixed-income during
the period. Within the equity portion of the Fund, Pioneer Research Fund was
the largest holding at 9.95% of assets on July 31, 2008. Pioneer International
Equity Fund was the next largest equity holding at 9.28% of assets.
Large-capitalization holdings were weighted slightly above target at the end of
the period, reflecting management's view that these stocks were more attractive
than their smaller-cap counterparts. Within the fixed-income portion of the
Fund, the largest holding at the end of the period was in a shorter-term bond
fund, Pioneer Short Term Income Fund, at 15.06%, followed by Pioneer Bond Fund
at 13.18% of assets.
Growth Allocation
The Fund's total return for the 12-month period ended July 31, 2008, was -9.88%
for Class A shares, at net asset value. For the same period, the Fund's
benchmarks, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index returned -11.09% and 6.15%, respectively.
16 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
The Fund targeted an asset allocation of 75% equities, 25% fixed-income during
the period. Within the equity portion of the Fund, Pioneer International Equity
Fund was the largest holding at 11.35% of assets on July 31, 2008. Pioneer
Research Fund was the next largest equity holding at 10.74% of assets.
Large-capitalization holdings were weighted slightly above target at the end of
the period, reflecting management's view that these stocks were more attractive
than their smaller-cap counterparts. Within the fixed-income portion of the
Fund, the largest holding at the end of the period was in an intermediate-term
bond fund, Pioneer Bond Fund, at 9.56% of assets, while a shorter-term bond
fund, Pioneer Short Term Income Fund, represented 7.85% of assets.
Aggressive Allocation
The Fund's total return for the 12-month period ended July 31, 2008, was
- -12.03% for Class A shares, at net asset value. For the same period, the Fund's
benchmarks, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index returned -11.09% and 6.15%, respectively.
The Fund targeted an asset allocation of 90% equities, 10% fixed-income during
the period. Within the equity portion of the Fund, Pioneer International Equity
Fund was the largest holding at 14.93% of assets on July 31, 2008. On the
domestic side, Pioneer Research Fund at 12.95% of assets and Pioneer Fund at
10.36% of assets were the largest holdings. Large-capitalization holdings were
weighted slightly above target at the end of the period, reflecting
management's view that these stocks were more attractive than their smaller-cap
counterparts. The fixed-income portion of the Fund was invested in an
intermediate-term bond fund, Pioneer Bond Fund, at 5.30% of assets, while
Pioneer Short Term Income Fund represented 0.01% of assets.
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Any information in this shareowner report regarding market or economic trends
or the factors influencing each portfolios' historical or future performance
are statements of the opinion of the portfolios' management as of the date of
this report. These statements should not be relied upon for any other purposes.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee
that market forecasts discussed will be realized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 17
Prices and Distributions | 7/31/08
Net Asset Value Per Share
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Conservative Allocation Fund
Class 7/31/08 7/31/07
A $ 10.48 $ 11.28
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B $ 10.31 $ 11.10
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C $ 10.30 $ 11.09
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Y $ 10.50 $ 11.30
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Moderate Allocation Fund
Class 7/31/08 7/31/07
A $ 10.89 $ 12.50
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B $ 10.39 $ 11.97
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C $ 10.30 $ 11.88
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Y $ 10.94 $ 12.55
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Growth Allocation Fund
Class 7/31/08 7/31/07
A $ 11.50 $ 13.47
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B $ 10.33 $ 12.17
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C $ 10.99 $ 12.90
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Y $ 11.64 $ 13.55
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Aggressive Allocation Fund
Class 7/31/08 7/31/07
A $ 11.85 $ 14.20
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B $ 11.29 $ 13.55
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C $ 11.43 $ 13.73
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Y $ 12.02 $ 14.26
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18 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Distributions Per Share: 8/1/07-7/31/08
Conservative Allocation Fund
Net Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Class Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
A $ 0.3486 $ 0.0139 $ 0.1386
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B $ 0.2467 $ 0.0139 $ 0.1386
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C $ 0.2570 $ 0.0139 $ 0.1386
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Y $ 0.2838 $ 0.0139 $ 0.1386
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Moderate Allocation Fund
Net Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Class Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
A $ 0.3065 $ 0.0202 $ 0.4165
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B $ 0.2080 $ 0.0202 $ 0.4165
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C $ 0.2334 $ 0.0202 $ 0.4165
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Y $ 0.3516 $ 0.0202 $ 0.4165
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Growth Allocation Fund
Net Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Class Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
A $ 0.2478 $ 0.0195 $ 0.4512
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B $ 0.1439 $ 0.0195 $ 0.4512
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C $ 0.1662 $ 0.0195 $ 0.4512
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Y $ 0.2960 $ 0.0195 $ 0.4512
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Aggressive Allocation Fund
Net Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Class Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
A $ 0.2347 $ 0.0017 $ 0.5012
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B $ 0.1165 $ 0.0017 $ 0.5012
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C $ 0.1551 $ 0.0017 $ 0.5012
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Y $ 0.2927 $ 0.0017 $ 0.5012
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Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 19
Portfolio Summary | 7/31/08
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund
Target Asset Allocations
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Fixed Income 70%
Equity 30%
Short Term Bond 27.00%
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Domestic Corporate Bonds 17.00
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Cash & Cash Equivalents 13.00
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High-Yield Corporate Bonds 13.00
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Large-Cap Growth 9.00
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Large-Cap Value 9.00
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International Equities 8.00
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Mid/Small Cap Value 2.00
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Mid/Small Cap Growth 2.00
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Actual Portfolio Holdings
(based on total portfolio)
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U.S. Stocks International Stocks
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Pioneer Fund 6.44% Pioneer International Equity 6.36%
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Pioneer Research 5.35 Pioneer Europe Select Equity 1.11
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Pioneer Cullen Value 3.41 Bonds
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Pioneer Independence 3.16 Pioneer Short Term Income 26.22
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Pioneer Oak Ridge Large Cap Growth 2.11 Pioneer Bond 23.06
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Pioneer Value 2.14 Pioneer High Yield 5.51
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Pioneer Small Cap Value 1.07 Pioneer Strategic Income 5.35
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Pioneer Growth Opportunities 1.07 Pioneer Global High Yield 5.25
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Pioneer Mid Cap Growth 1.06 Pioneer Government Income 0.33
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Pioneer Mid Cap Value 1.00
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This list excludes temporary cash and derivative instruments. The portfolio is
actively managed, and current holdings may be different. The holdings listed
should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security listed.
20 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class A Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund at public
offering price, compared to that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and
Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
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Net Asset Public Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
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Life-of-Class
(5/12/05) 3.71% 1.82%
1 Year -2.88 -8.47
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
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Gross Net
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1.62% 1.38%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Conservative Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
5/05 9425 10000 10000
9599 10358 9963
7/06 9919 10715 10108
10800 12214 10672
7/08 10490 10637 11329
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
NAV results represent the percent change in net asset value per share. Returns
would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. POP returns reflect
deduction of maximum 5.75% sales charge. All results are historical and assume
the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other share classes are
available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/10 for Class A Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 21
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class B Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund, compared to
that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(5/12/05) 2.83% 2.24%
1 Year -3.72 -7.43
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
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Gross Net
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2.55% 2.28%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Conservative Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
5/05 10000 10000 10000
10178 10358 9963
7/06 10409 10715 10108
11250 12214 10672
7/08 10632 10637 11329
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
"If Held" results represent the percent change in net asset value per share.
Returns would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. "If redeemed"
returns reflect the deduction of applicable contingent deferred sales charge
(CDSC). Effective December 1, 2004, the period during which a CDSC is applied
to withdrawals was shortened to 5 years. The maximum CDSC for Class B shares
continues to be 4%. For more complete information, please see the prospectus
for details. Note: Shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004 remain subject to
the CDSC in effect at the time you purchased those shares. For performance
information for shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004, please visit
www.pioneerinvestments.com.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/09 for Class B Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
22 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class C Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund, compared to
that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(5/12/05) 2.83% 2.83%
1 Year -3.63 -3.63
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
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Gross Net
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2.40% 2.28%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Conservative Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
5/05 10000 10000 10000
10358 10168 9963
7/06 10715 10419 10108
12214 11253 10672
7/08 10637 10844 11329
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Class C shares held for less than one year are also subject to a 1% contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC). "If Held" results represent the percent change in
net asset value per share. Returns would have been lower had sales charges been
reflected. All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends
and capital gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and
expenses will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/09 for Class C Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 23
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class Y Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund, compared to
that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- ------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(5/12/05)* 3.57% 3.57%
1 Year -3.42 -3.42
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- ------------------------------------------------------------
1.54% 1.54%
- ------------------------------------------------------------
* Inception date of Class A Shares.
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Conservative Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
5/05 10000 10000 10000
10188 10358 9963
7/06 10538 10715 10108
11477 12214 10672
7/08 11084 10637 11329
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Performance for periods prior to the inception of the Fund's Class Y shares on
10/5/05 reflects the NAV performance of the Fund's Class A shares. The
performance does not reflect differences in expenses, including the Rule 12b-1
fees applicable to Class A shares. Since fees for Class A shares are generally
higher than those of Class Y shares, the performance shown for Class Y shares
prior to their inception would have been higher. Class Y shares are not subject
to sales charges and are available for limited groups of eligible investors,
including institutional investors.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
24 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Portfolio Summary | 7/31/08
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund
Target Asset Allocations
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Equity 60%
Fixed Income 40%
Short Term Bond 17.00%
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Large-Cap Growth 15.50
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Large-Cap Value 15.50
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International Equities 12.00
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Domestic Corporate Bonds 9.00
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High-Yield Corporate Bonds 8.00
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Mid/Small Cap Value 6.00
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Cash & Cash Equivalents 6.00
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Mid/Small Cap Growth 6.00
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 3.00
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Emerging Market 2.00
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Actual Portfolio Holdings
(based on total portfolio)
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U.S. Stocks International Stocks
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Pioneer Research 9.95% Pioneer International Equity 9.28%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Fund 8.67 Pioneer Europe Select Equity 2.93
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Oak Ridge Large Cap Growth 5.14 Pioneer Emerging Markets 2.02
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Cullen Value 4.21 Bonds
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Independence 3.95 Pioneer Short Term Income 15.06
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Value 3.91 Pioneer Bond 13.18
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Growth Opportunities 3.19 Pioneer High Yield 3.13
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Real Estate 3.10 Pioneer Global High Yield 2.54
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Mid Cap Value 2.98 Pioneer Strategic Income 2.13
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Small Cap Value 2.20 Pioneer Government Income 0.38
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Mid Cap Growth 2.05
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This list excludes temporary cash and derivative instruments. The portfolio is
actively managed, and current holdings may be different. The holdings listed
should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security listed.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 25
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class A Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund at public offering
price, compared to that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman
Brothers Aggregate Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Public
Net Asset Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04) 5.79% 4.23%
1 Year -7.47 -12.77
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
1.41% 1.41%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Moderate Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 9425 10000 10000
10570 11177 10283
7/06 11097 11562 10433
12493 13179 11015
7/08 11560 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
NAV results represent the percent change in net asset value per share. Returns
would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. POP returns reflect
deduction of maximum 5.75% sales charge. All results are historical and assume
the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other share classes are
available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/10 for Class A Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
26 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class B Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund, compared to that
of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond
Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04) 4.09% 3.64%
1 Year -8.32 -11.80
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- -------------------------------------------------------------
2.26% 2.24%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Moderate Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 10000 10000 10000
10978 11177 10283
7/06 11417 11562 10433
12753 13179 11015
7/08 11491 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
"If Held" results represent the percent change in net asset value per share.
Returns would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. "If redeemed"
returns reflect the deduction of applicable contingent deferred sales charge
(CDSC). Effective December 1, 2004, the period during which a CDSC is applied
to withdrawals was shortened to 5 years. The maximum CDSC for Class B shares
continues to be 4%. For more complete information, please see the prospectus
for details. Note: Shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004 remain subject to
the CDSC in effect at the time you purchased those shares. For performance
information for shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004, please visit
www.pioneerinvestments.com.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/09 for Class B Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 27
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class C Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund, compared to that
of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond
Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04) 3.98% 3.98%
1 Year -8.19 -8.19
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- -------------------------------------------------------------
2.15% 2.15%
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Moderate Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 10000 10000 10000
11122 11177 10283
7/06 11573 11562 10433
12941 13179 11015
7/08 11882 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Class C shares held for less than one year are also subject to a 1% contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC). "If Held" results represent the percent change in
net asset value per share. Returns would have been lower had sales charges been
reflected. All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends
and capital gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and
expenses will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/09 for Class C Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
28 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class Y Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund, compared to that
of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond
Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04)* 6.11% 6.11%
1 Year -7.10 -7.10
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- -------------------------------------------------------------
1.05% 1.05%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
* Inception date of Class A Shares.
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Moderate Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 10000 10000 10000
11213 11177 10283
7/06 11826 11562 10433
13361 13179 11015
7/08 12413 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Performance for periods prior to the inception of the Fund's Class Y shares on
9/23/05 reflects the NAV performance of the Fund's Class A shares. The
performance does not reflect differences in expenses, including the Rule 12b-1
fees applicable to Class A shares. Since fees for Class A shares are generally
higher than those of Class Y shares, the performance shown for Class Y shares
prior to their inception would have been higher. Class Y shares are not subject
to sales charges and are available for limited groups of eligible investors,
including institutional investors.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 29
Portfolio Summary | 7/31/08
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
Target Asset Allocations
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Equity 75%
Fixed Income 25%
Large-Cap Value 17.50%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Large-Cap Growth 16.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
International Equities 16.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Term Bond 12.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mid/Small Cap Growth 8.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mid/Small Cap Value 8.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic Corporate Bonds 7.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
High-Yield Corporate Bonds 5.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Emerging Market 4.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 4.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Actual Portfolio Holdings
(based on total portfolio)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. Stocks International Stocks
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Research 10.74% Pioneer International Equity 11.35%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Fund 9.25 Pioneer Emerging Markets 4.01
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Oak Ridge Large Cap Growth 5.97 Pioneer Europe Select Equity 2.93
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Cullen Value 5.48 Bonds
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Independence 4.78 Pioneer Bond 9.56
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Mid Cap Value 4.20 Pioneer Short Term Income 7.85
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Real Estate 4.11 Pioneer Global High Yield 1.51
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Value 4.04 Pioneer High Yield 1.49
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Growth Opportunities 3.98 Pioneer Strategic Income 1.05
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Small Cap Value 3.16 Pioneer Government Income 0.01
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Mid Cap Growth 3.03
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Equity Income 1.50
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This list excludes temporary cash and derivative instruments. The portfolio is
actively managed, and current holdings may be different. The holdings listed
should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security listed.
30 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class A Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund at public offering
price, compared to that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman
Brothers Aggregate Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Public
Net Asset Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04) 6.74% 5.17%
1 Year -9.88 -15.06
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
1.53% 1.53%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Growth Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 9425 10000 10000
10892 10283 11177
7/06 11577 10433 11562
13281 11015 13179
7/08 11969 11692 11478
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
NAV results represent the percent change in net asset value per share. Returns
would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. POP returns reflect
deduction of maximum 5.75% sales charge. All results are historical and assume
the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other share classes are
available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/10 for Class A Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 31
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class B Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund, compared to that of
the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04) 3.65% 3.19%
1 Year -10.66 -14.05
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- -------------------------------------------------------------
2.41% 2.34%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Growth Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 10000 10000 10000
11046 11177 10283
7/06 11657 11562 10433
13250 13179 11015
7/08 11638 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
"If Held" results represent the percent change in net asset value per share.
Returns would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. "If redeemed"
returns reflect the deduction of applicable contingent deferred sales charge
(CDSC). Effective December 1, 2004, the period during which a CDSC is applied
to withdrawals was shortened to 5 years. The maximum CDSC for Class B shares
continues to be 4%. For more complete information, please see the prospectus
for details. Note: Shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004 remain subject to
the CDSC in effect at the time you purchased those shares. For performance
information for shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004, please visit
www.pioneerinvestments.com.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/09 for Class B Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
32 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class C Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund, compared to that of
the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04) 5.17% 5.17%
1 Year -10.43 -10.43
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- -------------------------------------------------------------
2.25% 2.25%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Growth Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 10000 10000 10000
11122 11177 10283
7/06 11573 11562 10433
12941 13179 11015
7/08 11882 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Class C shares held for less than one year are also subject to a 1% contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC). "If Held" results represent the percent change in
net asset value per share. Returns would have been lower had sales charges been
reflected. All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends
and capital gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and
expenses will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/09 for Class C Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 33
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class Y Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund, compared to that of
the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04)* 7.26% 7.26%
1 Year -9.05 -9.05
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- -------------------------------------------------------------
1.17% 1.17%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
* Inception date of Class A Shares.
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Growth Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 10000 10000 10000
11553 11177 10283
7/06 12387 11562 10433
14229 13179 11015
7/08 12942 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Performance for periods prior to the inception of the Fund's Class Y shares on
9/26/05 reflects the NAV performance of the Fund's Class A shares. The
performance does not reflect differences in expenses, including the Rule 12b-1
fees applicable to Class A shares. Since fees for Class A shares are generally
higher than those of Class Y shares, the performance shown for Class Y shares
prior to their inception would have been higher. Class Y shares are not subject
to sales charges and are available for limited groups of eligible investors,
including institutional investors.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance shown table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and
taxes that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of
Fund shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
34 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Portfolio Summary | 7/31/08
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund
Target Asset Allocations
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Equity 90%
Fixed Income 10%
International Equities 21.00%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Large-Cap Growth 19.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Large-Cap Value 19.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mid/Small Cap Growth 10.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mid/Small Cap Value 10.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic Corporate Bonds 7.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Emerging Market 5.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 5.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Term Bond 3.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Actual Portfolio Holdings
(based on total portfolio)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. Stocks International Stocks
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Research 12.95% Pioneer International Equity 14.93%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Fund 10.36 Pioneer Emerging Markets 4.96
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Oak Ridge Large Cap Growth 8.09 Pioneer Europe Select Equity 4.90
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Cullen Value 5.81 Bonds
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Growth Opportunities 5.44 Pioneer Bond 5.30
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Mid Cap Value 5.31 Pioneer Short Term Income 0.01
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Real Estate 5.06
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Independence 4.68
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Small Cap Value 4.36
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Value 4.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Mid Cap Growth 3.01
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pioneer Equity Income 0.83
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This list excludes temporary cash and derivative instruments. The portfolio is
actively managed, and current holdings may be different. The holdings listed
should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security listed.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 35
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class A Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund at public
offering price, compared to that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and
Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Public
Net Asset Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04) 7.55% 5.96%
1 Year -12.03 -17.11
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
1.68% 1.67%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Aggressive Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 9425 10000 10000
11173 11177 10283
7/06 11989 11562 10433
13956 13179 11015
7/08 12276 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
NAV results represent the percent change in net asset value per share. Returns
would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. POP returns reflect
deduction of maximum 5.75% sales charge. All results are historical and assume
the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other share classes are
available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/10 for Class A Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
36 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class B Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund, compared to
that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04) 5.87% 5.45%
1 Year -12.72 -16.06
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- -------------------------------------------------------------
2.55% 2.46%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Aggressive Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 10000 10000 10000
11690 11177 10283
7/06 12434 11562 10433
14361 13179 11015
7/08 12334 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
"If Held" results represent the percent change in net asset value per share.
Returns would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. "If redeemed"
returns reflect the deduction of applicable contingent deferred sales charge
(CDSC). Effective December 1, 2004, the period during which a CDSC is applied
to withdrawals was shortened to 5 years. The maximum CDSC for Class B shares
continues to be 4%. For more complete information, please see the prospectus
for details. Note: Shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004 remain subject to
the CDSC in effect at the time you purchased those shares. For performance
information for shares purchased prior to December 1, 2004, please visit
www.pioneerinvestments.com.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/09 for Class B Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 37
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class C Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund, compared to
that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04) 6.28% 6.28%
1 Year -12.61 -12.61
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- -------------------------------------------------------------
2.38% 2.38%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Aggressive Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 10000 10000 10000
11563 11177 10283
7/06 12299 11562 10433
14221 13179 11015
7/08 12429 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Class C shares held for less than one year are also subject to a 1% contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC). "If Held" results represent the percent change in
net asset value per share. Returns would have been lower had sales charges been
reflected. All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends
and capital gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and
expenses will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The net expense ratio reflects contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through 12/1/09 for Class C Shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
38 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Performance Update | 7/31/08 Class Y Shares
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund
Investment Returns
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund, compared to
that of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of July 31, 2008)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Life-of-Class
(8/9/04)* 8.15% 8.15%
1 Year -10.83 -10.83
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated 12/1/07)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Net
- -------------------------------------------------------------
1.25% 1.25%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
* Inception date of Class A Shares.
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Ibbotson Standard & Poor's Lehman Brothers
Aggressive Allocation Fund 500 Stock Index Aggregate Bond Index
8/04 10000 10000 10000
11860 11177 10283
7/06 12759 11562 10433
14941 13179 11015
7/08 13323 11478 11692
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Performance for periods prior to the inception of the Fund's Class Y shares on
9/23/05 reflects the NAV performance of the Fund's Class A shares. The
performance does not reflect differences in expenses, including the Rule 12b-1
fees applicable to Class A shares. Since fees for Class A shares are generally
higher than those of Class Y shares, the performance shown for Class Y shares
prior to their inception would have been higher. Class Y shares are not subject
to sales charges and are available for limited groups of eligible investors,
including institutional investors.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital
gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and expenses
will differ.
Performance results shown reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect
during the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual
through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any
time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure
of the broad U.S. stock market. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a
measure of the U.S. bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an Index.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 39
Schedule of Investments | 7/31/08
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MUTUAL FUNDS -- 93.1%
PIONEER FUNDS -- 93.1%
1,063,834 Pioneer Bond Fund Class Y $ 9,510,677
75,098 Pioneer Cullen Value Fund Class Y 1,405,842
16,073 Pioneer Europe Select Equity Fund Class Y 457,604
63,368 Pioneer Fund Class Y 2,655,757
202,358 Pioneer Global High Yield Fund Class Y 2,163,208
14,225 Pioneer Government Income Fund Class Y 133,997
19,188 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund Class Y 440,163
232,968 Pioneer High Yield Fund Class Y 2,273,763
121,738 Pioneer Independence Fund Class Y 1,301,382
118,703 Pioneer International Equity Fund Class Y 2,620,954
30,567 Pioneer Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class Y 437,715
19,457 Pioneer Mid-Cap Value Fund Class Y 414,040
74,093 Pioneer Oak Ridge Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y 872,078
249,524 Pioneer Research Fund Class Y 2,208,289
1,134,684 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund Class Y 10,813,542
19,970 Pioneer Small Cap Value Fund Class Y 443,129
215,764 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund Class Y 2,207,268
71,796 Pioneer Value Fund Class Y 883,087
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES -- 93.1%
(Cost $43,682,548) (a) $41,242,495
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES -- 6.9% $ 3,051,286
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $44,293,781
==============================================================================
(a) At July 31, 2008, the net unrealized loss on investments based on cost
for federal tax purposes of $44,018,349 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in
which there is an excess of value over tax cost $ 17,233
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments in
which there is an excess of tax cost over value (2,793,087)
-----------
Net unrealized loss $(2,775,854)
===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
40 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Schedule of Investments | 7/31/08
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MUTUAL FUNDS -- 98.1%
PIONEER FUNDS -- 98.1%
3,772,572 Pioneer Bond Fund Class Y $ 33,726,789
575,057 Pioneer Cullen Value Fund Class Y 10,765,060
148,320 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund Class Y 5,182,287
262,953 Pioneer Europe Select Equity Fund Class Y 7,486,273
529,484 Pioneer Fund Class Y 22,190,690
608,898 Pioneer Global High Yield Fund Class Y 6,509,123
102,820 Pioneer Government Income Fund Class Y 968,562
355,485 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund Class Y 8,154,825
819,626 Pioneer High Yield Fund Class Y 7,999,546
946,769 Pioneer Independence Fund Class Y 10,120,963
1,075,891 Pioneer International Equity Fund Class Y 23,755,666
365,981 Pioneer Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class Y 5,240,843
357,842 Pioneer Mid-Cap Value Fund Class Y 7,614,872
1,117,580 Pioneer Oak Ridge Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y 13,153,915
370,410 Pioneer Real Estate Shares Fund Class Y 7,934,179
2,878,534 Pioneer Research Fund Class Y 25,475,023
4,043,433 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund Class Y 38,533,916
254,052 Pioneer Small Cap Value Fund Class Y 5,637,413
533,911 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund Class Y 5,461,906
813,655 Pioneer Value Fund Class Y 10,007,962
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES -- 98.1%
(Cost $271,590,366) (a) $255,919,813
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES -- 1.9% $ 5,098,357
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $261,018,170
================================================================================
(a) At July 31, 2008, the net unrealized loss on investments based on cost
for federal tax purposes of $273,525,919 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in
which there is an excess of value over tax cost $ 3,782,436
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments in
which there is an excess of tax cost over value (21,388,542)
------------
Net unrealized loss $(17,606,106)
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 41
Schedule of Investments | 7/31/08
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares Value
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MUTUAL FUNDS--100.3%
PIONEER FUNDS--100.3%
2,702,313 Pioneer Bond Fund Class Y $ 24,158,675
739,075 Pioneer Cullen Value Fund Class Y 13,835,485
289,813 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund Class Y 10,126,083
140,396 Pioneer Equity Income Fund Class Y 3,787,873
260,011 Pioneer Europe Select Equity Fund Class Y 7,402,505
557,617 Pioneer Fund Class Y 23,369,712
357,629 Pioneer Global High Yield Fund Class Y 3,823,057
3,777 Pioneer Government Income Fund Class Y 35,575
438,811 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund Class Y 10,066,314
384,941 Pioneer High Yield Fund Class Y 3,757,024
1,129,741 Pioneer Independence Fund Class Y 12,076,936
1,298,955 Pioneer International Equity Fund Class Y 28,680,926
534,614 Pioneer Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class Y 7,655,678
498,407 Pioneer Mid-Cap Value Fund Class Y 10,606,111
1,280,960 Pioneer Oak Ridge Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y 15,076,898
484,445 Pioneer Real Estate Shares Fund Class Y 10,376,821
3,066,822 Pioneer Research Fund Class Y 27,141,379
2,079,795 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund Class Y 19,820,451
359,258 Pioneer Small Cap Value Fund Class Y 7,971,938
259,583 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund Class Y 2,655,532
830,796 Pioneer Value Fund Class Y 10,218,788
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES -- 100.3%
(Cost $273,681,228) (a) $252,643,761
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES -- (0.3)% $ (689,027)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $251,954,734
==================================================================================
(a) At July 31, 2008, the net unrealized loss on investments based on cost
for federal tax purposes of $274,890,598 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in
which there is an excess of value over tax cost $ 3,741,515
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments in
which there is an excess of tax cost over value (25,988,352)
------------
Net unrealized loss $(22,246,837)
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
42 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Schedule of Investments | 7/31/08
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares Valu
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MUTUAL FUNDS--99.9%
PIONEER FUNDS--99.9%
944,114 Pioneer Bond Fund Class Y $ 8,440,379
494,515 Pioneer Cullen Value Fund Class Y 9,257,314
226,150 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund Class Y 7,901,686
49,201 Pioneer Equity Income Fund Class Y 1,327,452
274,378 Pioneer Europe Select Equity Fund Class Y 7,811,539
393,707 Pioneer Fund Class Y 16,500,270
377,489 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund Class Y 8,659,600
697,880 Pioneer Independence Fund Class Y 7,460,336
1,077,197 Pioneer International Equity Fund Class Y 23,784,519
335,261 Pioneer Mid-Cap Growth Fund Class Y 4,800,941
397,393 Pioneer Mid-Cap Value Fund Class Y 8,456,526
1,094,779 Pioneer Oak Ridge Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y 12,885,551
376,049 Pioneer Real Estate Shares Fund Class Y 8,054,966
2,331,552 Pioneer Research Fund Class Y 20,634,239
1,561 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund Class Y 14,879
312,923 Pioneer Small Cap Value Fund Class Y 6,943,769
518,098 Pioneer Value Fund Class Y 6,372,607
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES -- 99.9%
(Cost $173,340,252) (a) $159,306,573
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES -- 0.1% $ 74,198
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $159,380,771
==============================================================================
(a) At July 31, 2008, the net unrealized loss on investments based on cost
for federal tax purposes of $174,648,746 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in
which there is an excess of value over tax cost $ 3,027,234
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments in
which there is an excess of tax cost over value (18,369,407)
--------------
Net unrealized loss $ (15,342,173)
==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 43
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 7/31/08
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Conservative Moderate Growth Aggressive
Allocation Allocation Allocation Allocation
Fund Fund Fund Fund
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASSETS:
Investments in securities of affiliated $41,242,495 $255,919,813 $252,643,761 $159,306,573
issuers, at value (at cost $43,682,548,
$271,590,366, $273,681,228 and
$173,340,252, respectively)
Cash 3,137,150 5,181,245 -- 336,916
Receivables for:
Investment Funds sold 3,988 281,053 361,349 26,852
Capital stock sold 177,847 332,607 125,330 65,377
Due from Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc. 6,472 -- 18,900 6,010
Other assets 19,800 18,996 26,253 27,684
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total assets $44,587,752 $261,733,714 $253,175,593 $159,769,412
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIABILITIES:
Payables for:
Due to Custodian $ -- $ -- $ 36,745 $ --
Investment Funds purchased 201,449 69,110 59,235 55,148
Capital stock redeemed 10,690 367,847 791,998 114,900
Due to affiliates 30,941 191,681 214,084 130,177
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 50,891 86,906 118,797 88,416
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities $ 293,971 $ 715,544 $ 1,220,859 $ 388,641
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital $45,575,053 $263,066,345 $257,169,680 $162,262,780
Undistributed net investment income 592,800 2,097,791 530,131 --
Accumulated net realized gain on
investments 565,981 11,524,587 15,292,390 11,151,670
Net unrealized loss on investments (2,440,053) (15,670,553) (21,037,467) (14,033,679)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total net assets $44,293,781 $261,018,170 $251,954,734 $159,380,771
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
(No par value, unlimited number of shares
authorized)
Net Assets of Class A shares $26,782,559 $147,003,825 $139,670,335 $102,941,254
Net Assets of Class B shares $ 6,369,566 $ 50,515,154 $ 61,703,689 $ 30,404,566
Net Assets of Class C shares $11,131,729 $ 45,593,813 $ 47,897,689 $ 22,930,290
Net Assets of Class Y shares $ 9,927 $ 17,905,378 $ 2,683,021 $ 3,104,661
Class A Shares outstanding 2,554,389 13,502,047 12,148,831 8,684,714
Class B Shares outstanding 617,808 4,860,216 5,970,546 2,692,228
Class C Shares outstanding 1,081,226 4,425,672 4,360,260 2,005,933
Class Y Shares outstanding 945 1,635,951 230,441 258,318
Net Asset Value - Class A shares $ 10.48 $ 10.89 $ 11.50 $ 11.85
Net Asset Value - Class B shares $ 10.31 $ 10.39 $ 10.33 $ 11.29
Net Asset Value - Class C shares $ 10.30 $ 10.30 $ 10.99 $ 11.43
Net Asset Value - Class Y shares $ 10.50 $ 10.94 $ 11.64 $ 12.02
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE:
Class A (100 [divided by] 94.25 x net asset value
per share) $ 11.12 $ 11.55 $ 12.20 $ 12.57
==================================================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
44 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended 7/31/08
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Conservative Moderate Growth Aggressive
Allocation Allocation Allocation Allocation
Fund Fund Fund Fund
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividend income from securities of
affiliated issuers $ 1,469,226 $ 7,673,003 $ 5,684,388 $ 2,436,261
Interest 105,401 131,750 1,323 662
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total investment income $ 1,574,627 $ 7,804,753 $ 5,685,711 $ 2,436,923
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXPENSES:
Management fees $ 54,704 $ 378,750 $ 365,976 $ 230,340
Transfer agent fees
Class A 37,106 207,390 322,400 283,485
Class B 12,713 144,555 231,227 132,536
Class C 14,016 58,757 83,202 46,856
Class Y 80 182 670 783
Distribution fees
Class A 65,499 402,600 377,634 283,478
Class B 55,389 586,568 714,300 351,935
Class C 103,027 493,572 529,301 246,385
Administrative fees 7,364 50,986 49,283 31,006
Custodian fees 22,427 152,695 236,027 139,173
Registration fees 57,290 60,636 71,755 58,192
Professional fees 50,095 62,588 62,287 57,539
Printing fees 5,493 55,043 76,901 51,393
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated
trustees 5,220 6,932 5,595 4,636
Insurance expense 663 5,443 5,390 3,274
Miscellaneous 5,604 24,876 28,128 18,874
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total expenses $ 496,690 $ 2,691,573 $ 3,160,076 $ 1,939,885
Less management fees waived
and expenses reimbursed
by Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc. (29,564) -- (44,474) (20,779)
Less fees paid indirectly (1,570) (12,121) (20,891) (14,843)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net expenses $ 465,556 $ 2,679,452 $ 3,094,711 $ 1,904,263
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income $ 1,109,071 $ 5,125,301 $ 2,591,000 $ 532,660
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON
INVESTMENTS:
Net realized loss on investments $ (498,360) $ (1,295,121) $ (1,784,331) $ (848,450)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Realized gain distributions from
investment company shares $ 1,439,643 $ 18,407,038 $ 22,007,861 $ 16,316,457
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in net unrealized gain (loss)
on investments $(3,369,151) $(45,111,196) $(52,590,535) $(38,638,792)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net loss on investments $(2,427,868) $(27,999,279) $(32,367,005) $(23,170,785)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease in net assets resulting
from operations $(1,318,797) $(22,873,978) $(29,776,005) $(22,638,125)
============================================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 45
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Conservative Moderate
Allocation Fund Allocation Fund
------------------------------- -------------------------------
Year Year Year Year
Ended Ended Ended Ended
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/08 7/31/07
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 1,109,071 $ 757,712 $ 5,125,301 $ 4,392,287
Net realized gain on investments 941,283 445,410 17,111,917 10,341,046
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (3,369,151) 943,898 (45,111,196) 18,224,119
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations $ (1,318,797) $ 2,147,020 $ (22,873,978) $ 32,957,452
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREOWNERS:
Net investment income
Class A ($0.35, $0.19, $0.31 and
$0.28, respectively) $ (795,219) $ (352,800) $ (4,112,740) $ (3,595,361)
Class B ($0.25, $0.16, $0.21 and
$0.19, respectively) (115,429) (51,337) (1,070,630) (965,092)
Class C ($0.26, $0.16, $0.23 and
$0.21, respectively) (233,014) (109,847) (996,085) (710,891)
Class Y ($0.28, $0.19, $0.35 and
$0.32, respectively) (268) (176) (631,068) (686,855)
Net realized gain on investments
Class A ($0.15, $0.02, $0.44 and
$0.03, respectively) (347,880) (35,042) (5,859,816) (433,722)
Class B ($0.15, $0.02, $0.44 and
$0.03, respectively) (71,354) (6,124) (2,247,809) (173,354)
Class C ($0.15, $0.02, $0.44 and
$0.03, respectively) (138,267) (13,007) (1,863,711) (112,813)
Class Y ($0.15, $0.02, $0.44 and
$0.03, respectively) (144) (18) (783,810) (72,838)
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Total distributions to
shareowners $ (1,701,575) $ (568,351) $ (17,565,669) $ (6,750,926)
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FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale of shares $ 26,850,562 $ 27,279,565 $ 74,617,312 $ 82,429,746
Reinvestment of distributions 1,306,808 470,891 15,706,508 6,044,029
Cost of shares repurchased (18,721,233) (8,329,288) (86,203,476) (81,098,373)
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Net increase in net assets resulting
from Fund share transactions $ 9,436,137 $ 19,421,168 $ 4,120,344 $ 7,375,402
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets $ 6,415,765 $ 20,999,837 $ (36,319,303) $ 33,581,928
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 37,878,016 16,878,179 297,337,473 263,755,545
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End of period $ 44,293,781 $ 37,878,016 $ 261,018,170 $ 297,337,473
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net investment income,
end of period $ 592,800 $ 483,044 $ 2,097,791 $ 2,072,065
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
46 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
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Aggressive
Growth Allocation Fund Allocation Fund
------------------------------ ---------------------------------
Year Year Year Year
Ended Ended Ended Ended
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/08 7/31/07
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FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 2,591,000 $ 1,977,202 $ 532,660 $ 332,826
Net realized gain on investments 20,223,530 10,106,417 15,468,007 8,294,252
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (52,590,535) 20,626,049 (38,638,792) 14,484,776
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations $(29,776,005) $ 32,709,668 $(22,638,125) $ 23,111,854
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREOWNERS:
Net investment income
Class A ($0.25, $0.23, $0.23 and
$0.16, respectively) $ (2,937,370) $ (2,440,569) $ (1,951,184) $ (1,175,654)
Class B ($0.14, $0.14, $0.12 and
$0.06, respectively) (885,892) (862,255) (315,424) (170,484)
Class C ($0.17, $0.16, $0.16 and
$0.08, respectively) (707,330) (542,866) (288,248) (119,362)
Class Y ($0.30, $0.27, $0.29 and
$0.20 respectively) (68,685) (55,783) (86,685) (79,270)
Net realized gain on investments
Class A ($0.47, $0.10, $0.50 and
$0.06, respectively) (5,579,580) (1,069,019) (4,180,871) (427,031)
Class B ($0.47, $0.10, $0.50 and
$0.06, respectively) (2,897,772) (597,958) (1,361,602) (153,679)
Class C ($0.47, $0.10, $0.50 and
$0.06, respectively) (2,003,251) (334,483) (934,623) (81,935)
Class Y ($0.47, $0.10, $0.50 and
$0.06, respectively) (109,224) (20,830) (148,937) (22,196)
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Total distributions to
shareowners $(15,189,104) $ (5,923,763) $ (9,267,574) $ (2,229,611)
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FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale of shares $ 73,007,583 $101,083,097 $ 45,683,649 $ 59,146,717
Reinvestment of distributions 14,017,659 5,541,108 8,711,466 2,097,785
Cost of shares repurchased (79,470,673) (57,961,702) (41,665,902) (38,857,236)
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Net increase in net assets resulting
from Fund share transactions $ 7,554,569 $ 48,662,503 $ 12,729,213 $ 22,387,266
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets $(37,410,540) $ 75,448,408 $(19,176,486) $ 43,269,509
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 289,365,274 213,916,866 178,557,257 135,287,748
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End of period $251,954,734 $289,365,274 $159,380,771 $178,557,257
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Undistributed net investment income,
end of period $ 530,131 $ 571,326 $ -- $ 321,362
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 47
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
For the Years Ended 7/31/08 and 7/31/07
Conservative Allocation Fund
--------------------------------------------------------------
'08 Shares '08 Amount '07 Shares '07 Amount
Class A
Shares sold 1,492,458 $16,447,805 1,675,353 $18,500,177
Reinvestment of distributions 86,381 953,643 33,733 368,359
Less shares repurchased (1,091,471) (12,090,392) (479,247) (5,344,105)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase 487,368 $ 5,311,056 1,229,839 $13,524,431
==================================================================================================
Class B
Shares sold 310,489 $ 3,337,164 236,187 $ 2,583,516
Reinvestment of distributions 14,331 156,352 4,693 50,688
Less shares repurchased (132,895) (1,434,789) (85,992) (940,137)
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Net increase 191,925 $ 2,058,727 154,888 $ 1,694,067
==================================================================================================
Class C
Shares sold 657,247 $ 7,065,593 568,924 $ 6,195,872
Reinvestment of distributions 18,056 196,813 4,805 51,844
Less shares repurchased (479,030) (5,196,052) (187,162) (2,045,046)
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Net increase 196,273 $ 2,066,354 386,567 $ 4,202,670
==================================================================================================
Moderate Allocation Fund
--------------------------------------------------------------
'08 Shares '08 Amount '07 Shares '07 Amount
Class A
Shares sold 3,598,773 $43,102,735 4,074,111 $49,725,116
Reinvestment of distributions 795,383 9,512,778 314,311 3,781,164
Less shares repurchased (4,097,693) (48,301,775) (4,222,518) (51,804,650)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase 296,463 $ 4,313,738 165,904 $ 1,701,630
==================================================================================================
Class B
Shares sold 754,664 $ 8,728,338 932,886 $10,869,626
Reinvestment of distributions 263,378 3,023,582 89,682 1,037,617
Less shares repurchased (1,238,207) (13,808,834) (983,186) (11,535,587)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) (220,165) $(2,056,914) 39,382 $ 371,656
==================================================================================================
Class C
Shares sold 1,811,017 $20,460,013 1,736,902 $20,273,756
Reinvestment of distributions 175,060 1,988,684 50,255 576,929
Less shares repurchased (1,552,139) (17,224,907) (782,532) (9,089,223)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase 433,938 $ 5,223,790 1,004,625 $11,761,462
==================================================================================================
Class Y
Shares sold 192,451 $ 2,326,226 127,023 $ 1,561,248
Reinvestment of distributions 98,537 1,181,464 53,758 648,319
Less shares repurchased (570,437) (6,867,960) (696,159) (8,668,913)
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Net decrease (279,449) $(3,360,270) (515,378) $(6,459,346)
==================================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
48 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Growth Allocation Fund
----------------------------------------------------------------
'08 Shares '08 Amount '07 Shares '07 Amount
Class A
Shares sold 3,395,525 $43,734,999 4,581,469 $59,854,154
Reinvestment of distributions 630,691 8,161,140 260,778 3,361,429
Less shares repurchased (3,570,650) (45,171,530) (2,797,188) (36,805,149)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase 455,566 $ 6,724,609 2,045,059 $26,410,434
====================================================================================================
Class B
Shares sold 823,011 $ 9,473,075 1,407,692 $16,572,434
Reinvestment of distributions 309,971 3,623,560 119,895 1,403,970
Less shares repurchased (1,416,326) (15,983,450) (891,286) (10,570,178)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) (283,344) $(2,886,815) 636,301 $ 7,406,226
====================================================================================================
Class C
Shares sold 1,519,021 $18,651,049 1,876,853 $23,627,869
Reinvestment of distributions 168,686 2,093,396 56,602 702,425
Less shares repurchased (1,424,326) (17,176,694) (714,675) (9,034,349)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase 263,381 $ 3,567,751 1,218,780 $15,295,945
====================================================================================================
Class Y
Shares sold 87,438 $ 1,148,460 76,408 $ 1,028,640
Reinvestment of distributions 10,695 139,563 5,650 73,284
Less shares repurchased (85,865) (1,138,999) (116,745) (1,552,026)
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Net increase (decrease) 12,268 $ 149,024 (34,687) $ (450,102)
====================================================================================================
Aggressive Allocation Fund
--------------------------------------------------------------
'08 Shares '08 Amount '07 Shares '07 Amount
Class A
Shares sold 2,256,034 $30,115,692 2,897,818 $39,680,448
Reinvestment of distributions 437,593 5,964,389 113,085 1,533,432
Less shares repurchased (2,041,754) (26,733,582) (1,820,781) (25,206,002)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase 651,873 $ 9,346,499 1,190,122 $16,007,878
====================================================================================================
Class B
Shares sold 371,057 $ 4,699,127 614,633 $ 8,000,633
Reinvestment of distributions 121,796 1,589,433 23,644 307,367
Less shares repurchased (586,736) (7,366,091) (417,719) (5,489,710)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) (93,883) $(1,077,531) 220,558 $ 2,818,290
====================================================================================================
Class C
Shares sold 709,025 $ 9,135,614 724,822 $ 9,693,390
Reinvestment of distributions 75,540 997,888 12,263 161,506
Less shares repurchased (495,830) (6,226,149) (313,094) (4,183,498)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase 288,735 $ 3,907,353 423,991 $ 5,671,398
====================================================================================================
Class Y
Shares sold 125,798 $ 1,733,216 131,135 $ 1,772,246
Reinvestment of distributions 11,627 159,756 7,031 95,480
Less shares repurchased (101,522) (1,340,080) (287,047) (3,978,026)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) 35,903 $ 552,892 (148,881) $(2,110,300)
====================================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 49
Financial Highlights
Conservative Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 5/12/05(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class A
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.28 $ 10.56 $ 10.29 $ 10.00
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.33 $ 0.32 $ 0.25 $ 0.05
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (0.63) 0.61 0.09 0.24
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (0.30) $ 0.93 $ 0.34 $ 0.29
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.35) (0.19) (0.06) --
Net realized gain (0.15) (0.02) (0.01) --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.50) $ (0.21) $ (0.07) $ --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (0.80) $ 0.72 $ 0.27 $ 0.29
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.48 $ 11.28 $ 10.56 $ 10.29
======================================================================================================
Total return* (2.88)% 8.89% 3.33% 2.90%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 0.78% 0.78% 0.78% 0.78%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets+++ 2.96% 2.90% 2.38% 2.26%***
Portfolio turnover rate 29% 15% 15% 9%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $26,782 $ 23,324 $ 8,837 $ 877
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.89% 0.98% 2.12% 40.41%***
Net investment income (loss) 2.86% 2.70% 1.04% (37.37)%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.78% 0.78% 0.78% 0.78%***
Net investment income 2.97% 2.90% 2.38% 2.26%***
======================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
50 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Conservative Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 5/12/05(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class B
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.10 $ 10.44 $ 10.28 $ 10.00
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.22 $ 0.21 $ 0.15 $ 0.03
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (0.61) 0.63 0.08 0.25
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (0.39) $ 0.84 $ 0.23 $ 0.28
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.25) (0.16) (0.06) --
Net realized gain (0.15) (0.02) (0.01) --
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.40) $ (0.18) $ (0.07) $ --
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (0.79) $ 0.66 $ 0.16 $ 0.28
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.31 $ 11.10 $ 10.44 $ 10.28
=================================================================================================
Total return* (3.72)% 8.09% 2.26% 2.80%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 1.69% 1.69% 1.68% 1.68%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets+++ 2.05% 1.91% 1.49% 1.23%***
Portfolio turnover rate 29% 15% 15% 9%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 6,370 $ 4,729 $ 2,830 $ 221
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.73% 1.91% 3.08% 38.96%***
Net investment income (loss) 2.01% 1.69% 0.09% (36.05)%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.68% 1.68% 1.68% 1.68%***
Net investment income 2.05% 1.92% 1.49% 1.23%***
=================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 51
Financial Highlights (continued)
Conservative Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 5/12/05(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class C
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.09 $ 10.44 $ 10.26 $ 10.00
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.23 $ 0.21 $ 0.15 $ 0.03
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (0.61) 0.62 0.10 0.23
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (0.38) $ 0.83 $ 0.25 $ 0.26
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.26) (0.16) (0.06) --
Net realized gain (0.15) (0.02) (0.01) --
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.41) $ (0.18) $ (0.07) $ --
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (0.79) $ 0.65 $ 0.18 $ 0.26
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.30 $ 11.09 $ 10.44 $ 10.26
====================================================================================================
Total return* (3.63)% 8.00% 2.46% 2.60%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 1.63% 1.68% 1.68% 1.68%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets+++ 2.10% 1.92% 1.48% 1.17%***
Portfolio turnover rate 29% 15% 15% 9%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $11,132 $ 9,814 $ 5,201 $ 679
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.63% 1.76% 2.80% 45.38%***
Net investment income (loss) 2.10% 1.84% 0.36% (42.53)%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.63% 1.68% 1.68% 1.68%***
Net investment income 2.11% 1.92% 1.48% 1.17%***
====================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
52 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Conservative Allocation Fund
Year Year 10/5/05(a)
Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06
Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.30 $ 10.57 $ 10.32
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.28 $ 0.29 $ 0.16
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.65) 0.65 0.16
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (0.37) $ 0.94 $ 0.32
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.28) (0.19) (0.06)
Net realized gain (0.15) (0.02) (0.01)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.43) $ (0.21) $ (0.07)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (0.80) $ 0.73 $ 0.25
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.50 $ 11.30 $ 10.57
================================================================================================
Total return* (3.42)% 8.91% 3.13%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 1.25% 0.90% 1.23%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+++ 2.50% 2.64% 1.96%***
Portfolio turnover rate 29% 15% 15%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 10 $ 11 $ 10
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and assumption
of expenses by PIM and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 1.25% 0.90% 2.19%***
Net investment income 2.50% 2.64% 0.98%***
Ratios with waivers of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PIM and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.23% 0.88% 1.23%***
Net investment income 2.52% 2.66% 1.96%***
================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 53
Financial Highlights (continued)
Moderate Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 8/9/04(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class A
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 12.50 $ 11.39 $ 11.15 $ 10.00
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.24 $ 0.21 $ 0.16 $ 0.15
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (1.10) 1.21 0.38 1.27
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (0.86) $ 1.42 $ 0.54 $ 1.42
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.31) (0.28) (0.06) (0.04)
Net realized gain (0.44) (0.03) (0.24) (0.23)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.75) $ (0.31) $ (0.30) $ (0.27)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (1.61) $ 1.11 $ 0.24 $ 1.15
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.89 $ 12.50 $ 11.39 $ 11.15
======================================================================================================
Total return* (7.47)% 12.58% 4.98% 14.37%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 0.65% 0.65% 0.63% 0.77%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets+++ 2.03% 1.75% 1.40% 1.37%***
Portfolio turnover rate 21% 19% 52% 19%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $147,004 $165,090 $148,495 $ 32,893
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.65% 0.65% 0.63% 1.26%***
Net investment income 2.03% 1.75% 1.40% 0.88%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.65% 0.65% 0.63% 0.77%***
Net investment income 2.03% 1.75% 1.40% 1.37%***
======================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
54 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Moderate Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 8/9/04(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class B
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.97 $ 10.92 $ 10.77 $ 10.00
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.13 $ 0.11 $ 0.06 $ 0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (1.06) 1.16 0.36 0.98
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (0.93) $ 1.27 $ 0.42 $ 1.00
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.21) (0.19) (0.03) --
Net realized gain (0.44) (0.03) (0.24) (0.23)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.65) $ (0.22) $ (0.27) $ (0.23)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (1.58) $ 1.05 $ 0.15 $ 0.77
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.39 $ 11.97 $ 10.92 $ 10.77
=====================================================================================================
Total return* (8.32)% 11.70% 4.00% 10.11%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 1.52% 1.50% 1.51% 1.67%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets+++ 1.16% 0.91% 0.51% 0.16%***
Portfolio turnover rate 21% 19% 52% 19%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $50,515 $ 60,796 $ 55,053 $ 9,781
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.52% 1.50% 1.51% 2.08%***
Net investment income (loss) 1.16% 0.91% 0.51% (0.25)%***
Ratios with waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.51% 1.49% 1.51% 1.67%***
Net investment income 1.17% 0.92% 0.51% 0.16%***
=====================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 55
Financial Highlights (continued)
Moderate Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 8/9/04(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class C
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.88 $ 10.85 $ 10.68 $ 10.00
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.14 $ 0.12 $ 0.07 $ 0.05
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (1.05) 1.15 0.35 0.87
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (0.91) $ 1.27 $ 0.42 $ 0.92
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.23) (0.21) (0.01) (0.01)
Net realized gain (0.44) (0.03) (0.24) (0.23)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.67) $ (0.24) $ (0.25) $ (0.24)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (1.58) $ 1.03 $ 0.17 $ 0.68
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.30 $ 11.88 $ 10.85 $ 10.68
=====================================================================================================
Total return* (8.19)% 11.83% 4.06% 9.32%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 1.39% 1.39% 1.42% 1.67%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets+++ 1.28% 1.03% 0.60% 0.44%***
Portfolio turnover rate 21% 19% 52% 19%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $45,594 $ 47,405 $ 32,416 $ 15,223
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.39% 1.39% 1.42% 2.03%***
Net investment income 1.28% 1.03% 0.60% 0.08%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.39% 1.38% 1.42% 1.67%***
Net investment income 1.28% 1.04% 0.60% 0.44%***
=====================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
56 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Moderate Allocation Fund
Year Year 9/23/05(a)
Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06
Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 12.55 $ 11.43 $ 11.18
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.29 $ 0.26 $ 0.17
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (1.11) 1.21 0.40
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (0.82) $ 1.47 $ 0.57
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.35) (0.32) (0.08)
Net realized gain (0.44) (0.03) (0.24)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.79) $ (0.35) $ (0.32)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (1.61) $ 1.12 $ 0.25
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.94 $ 12.55 $ 11.43
==================================================================================================
Total return* (7.10)% 12.98% 5.19%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 0.27% 0.29% 0.28%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+++ 2.40% 2.09% 1.79%***
Portfolio turnover rate 21% 19% 52%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $17,905 $ 24,046 $ 27,792
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and assumption
of expenses by PIM and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 0.27% 0.29% 0.28%***
Net investment income 2.40% 2.09% 1.79%***
Ratios with waivers of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PIM and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.27% 0.29% 0.28%***
Net investment income 2.40% 2.09% 1.79%***
==================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 57
Financial Highlights (continued)
Growth Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 8/9/04(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class A
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.47 $ 12.04 $ 11.50 $ 10.00
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.16 $ 0.15 $ 0.09 $ 0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (1.41) 1.61 0.63 1.70
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (1.25) $ 1.76 $ 0.72 $ 1.78
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.25) (0.23) (0.05) (0.03)
Net realized gain (0.47) (0.10) (0.13) (0.25)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.72) $ (0.33) $ (0.18) $ (0.28)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (1.97) $ 1.43 $ 0.54 $ 1.50
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.50 $ 13.47 $ 12.04 $ 11.50
======================================================================================================
Total return* (9.88)% 14.73% 6.29% 17.96%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 0.78% 0.72% 0.74% 0.81%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets+++ 1.24% 1.09% 0.74% 0.69%***
Portfolio turnover rate 20% 11% 27% 2%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $139,670 $157,453 $116,161 $ 31,212
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.78% 0.72% 0.74% 1.42%***
Net investment income 1.24% 1.09% 0.74% 0.08%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.77% 0.71% 0.74% 0.81%***
Net investment income 1.25% 1.10% 0.74% 0.69%***
======================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
58 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Growth Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 8/9/04(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class B
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 12.17 $ 10.93 $ 10.50 $ 10.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b) $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ (0.01) $ 0.01
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (1.28) 1.45 0.59 0.74
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (1.23) $ 1.48 $ 0.58 $ 0.75
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.14) (0.14) (0.02) --
Net realized gain (0.47) (0.10) (0.13) (0.25)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.61) $ (0.24) $ (0.15) $ (0.25)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (1.84) $ 1.24 $ 0.43 $ 0.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.33 $ 12.17 $ 10.93 $ 10.50
========================================================================================================
Total return* (10.66)% 13.67% 5.53% 7.59%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 1.58% 1.58% 1.57% 1.71%***
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets+++ 0.44% 0.23% (0.08)% 0.05%***
Portfolio turnover rate 20% 11% 27% 2%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 61,704 $ 76,095 $61,373 $ 10,219
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.64% 1.60% 1.62% 2.27%***
Net investment income (loss) 0.38% 0.21% (0.13)% (0.51)%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.57% 1.57% 1.57% 1.71%***
Net investment income (loss) 0.45% 0.24% (0.08)% 0.05%***
========================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 59
Financial Highlights (continued)
Growth Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 8/9/04(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class C
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 12.90 $ 11.58 $ 11.10 $ 10.00
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b) $ 0.07 $ 0.05 $ -- $ (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (1.34) 1.53 0.61 1.37
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (1.27) $ 1.58 $ 0.61 $ 1.36
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.17) (0.16) -- (0.01)
Net realized gain (0.47) (0.10) (0.13) (0.25)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.64) $ (0.26) $ (0.13) $ (0.26)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (1.91) $ 1.32 $ 0.48 $ 1.10
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.99 $ 12.90 $ 11.58 $ 11.10
=======================================================================================================
Total return* (10.43)% 13.75% 5.51% 13.67%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 1.48% 1.44% 1.46% 1.71%***
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets+++ 0.54% 0.37% 0.02% (0.07)%***
Portfolio turnover rate 20% 11% 27% 2%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 47,898 $ 52,861 $ 33,315 $ 14,874
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.48% 1.44% 1.46% 2.13%***
Net investment income (loss) 0.54% 0.37% 0.02% (0.49)%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.47% 1.43% 1.46% 1.71%***
Net investment income (loss) 0.54% 0.38% 0.02% (0.07)%***
=======================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
60 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Growth Allocation Fund
Year Year 9/23/05(a)
Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06
Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.55 $ 12.13 $ 11.54
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.22 $ 0.19 $ 0.13
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (1.36) 1.60 0.65
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (1.14) $ 1.79 $ 0.78
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.30) (0.27) (0.06)
Net realized gain (0.47) (0.10) (0.13)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.77) $ (0.37) $ (0.19)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (1.91) $ 1.42 $ 0.59
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.64 $ 13.55 $ 12.13
================================================================================================
Total return* (9.05)% 14.87% 6.84%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 0.34% 0.36% 0.32%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+++ 1.67% 1.40% 1.23%***
Portfolio turnover rate 20% 11% 27%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 2,683 $ 2,956 $ 3,068
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and assumption
of expenses by PIM and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 0.34% 0.36% 0.32%***
Net investment income 1.67% 1.40% 1.23%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PIM and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.34% 0.36% 0.32%***
Net investment income 1.67% 1.40% 1.23%***
================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 61
Financial Highlights (continued)
Aggressive Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 8/9/04(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class A
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.20 $ 12.39 $ 11.82 $ 10.00
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.07 $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ --
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (1.69) 1.97 0.85 2.14
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (1.62) $ 2.03 $ 0.86 $ 2.14
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.23) (0.16) (0.02) --
Net realized gain (0.50) (0.06) (0.27) (0.27)
Return of capital -- -- -- (0.05)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.73) $ (0.22) $ (0.29) $ (0.32)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (2.35) $ 1.81 $ 0.57 $ 1.82
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.85 $ 14.20 $ 12.39 $ 11.82
=======================================================================================================
Total return* (12.03)% 16.41% 7.30% 21.57%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 0.84% 0.82% 0.82% 0.86%***
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets+++ 0.54% 0.44% 0.10% (0.04)%***
Portfolio turnover rate 13% 18% 51% 3%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $102,941 $114,054 $ 84,775 $ 20,689
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.84% 0.82% 0.82% 2.14%***
Net investment income (loss) 0.54% 0.44% 0.10% (1.31)%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.83% 0.81% 0.82% 0.86%***
Net investment income (loss) 0.55% 0.45% 0.10% (0.04)%***
=======================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
62 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Aggressive Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 8/9/04(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class B
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.55 $ 11.84 $ 11.39 $ 10.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment loss(b) $ (0.03) $ (0.05) $ (0.08) $ (0.03)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (1.61) 1.88 0.80 1.72
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (1.64) $ 1.83 $ 0.72 $ 1.69
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.12) (0.06) -- --
Net realized gain (0.50) (0.06) (0.27) (0.27)
Return of capital -- -- -- (0.03)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.62) $ (0.12) $ (0.27) $ (0.30)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (2.26) $ 1.71 $ 0.45 $ 1.39
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.29 $ 13.55 $ 11.84 $ 11.39
========================================================================================================
Total return* (12.72)% 15.49% 6.36% 17.02%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 1.65% 1.66% 1.64% 1.76%***
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
net assets+++ (0.28)% (0.39)% (0.70)% (0.26)%***
Portfolio turnover rate 13% 18% 51% 3%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 30,405 $37,749 $30,382 $ 5,845
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.71% 1.69% 1.69% 2.81%***
Net investment loss (0.34)% (0.42)% (0.75)% (1.31)%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.64% 1.64% 1.64% 1.76%***
Net investment loss (0.27)% (0.38)% (0.70)% (0.26)%***
========================================================================================================
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 63
Financial Highlights (continued)
Aggressive Allocation Fund
Year Year Year 8/9/04(a)
Ended Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06 7/31/05
Class C
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.73 $ 12.00 $ 11.54 $ 10.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment loss(b) $ (0.02) $ (0.03) $ (0.08) $ (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (1.62) 1.90 0.81 1.88
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations $ (1.64) $ 1.87 $ 0.73 $ 1.84
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.16) (0.08) -- --
Net realized gain (0.50) (0.06) (0.27) (0.27)
Return of capital -- -- -- (0.03)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.66) $ (0.14) $ (0.27) $ (0.30)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (2.30) $ 1.73 $ 0.46 $ 1.54
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.43 $ 13.73 $ 12.00 $ 11.54
========================================================================================================
Total return* (12.61)% 15.63% 6.37% 18.52%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 1.53% 1.52% 1.56% 1.76%***
Ratio of net investment loss to average net
assets+++ (0.16)% (0.26)% (0.64)% (0.39)%***
Portfolio turnover rate 13% 18% 51% 3%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 22,930 $23,584 $15,524 $ 7,144
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.53% 1.52% 1.56% 2.74%***
Net investment loss (0.16)% (0.26)% (0.64)% (1.37)%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reduction
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.52% 1.52% 1.56% 1.76%***
Net investment loss (0.15)% (0.26)% (0.64)% (0.39)%***
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(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
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Aggressive Allocation Fund
Year Year 9/23/05(a)
Ended Ended To
7/31/08 7/31/07 7/31/06
Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.26 $ 12.41 $ 11.87
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b) $ 0.15 $ 0.14 $ 0.06
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (1.60) 1.97 0.78
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (1.45) $ 2.11 $ 0.84
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.29) (0.20) (0.03)
Net realized gain (0.50) (0.06) (0.27)
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Total distributions to shareowners $ (0.79) $ (0.26) $ (0.30)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (2.24) $ 1.85 $ 0.54
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Net asset value, end of period $ 12.02 $ 14.26 $ 12.41
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Total return* (10.83)% 17.10% 7.13%**
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+++ 0.35% 0.39% 0.37%***
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+++ 1.06% 1.01% 0.63%***
Portfolio turnover rate 13% 18% 51%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 3,105 $ 3,171 $ 4,607
Ratios with no waivers of management fees and assumption
of expenses by PIM and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 0.35% 0.39% 0.37%***
Net investment income 1.06% 1.01% 0.63%***
Ratios with waiver of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PIM and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.35% 0.39% 0.37%***
Net investment income 1.06% 1.01% 0.63%***
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(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Calculated using average shares outstanding for the period.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Not annualized.
+ In addition to the expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund
indirectly bears pro rata shares of the expenses of the funds in which the
Fund invests. Because each of the underlying funds bears its own varying
expense levels and because the Fund may own differing proportions of each
fund at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the
Fund will vary from time to time.
++ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
*** Annualized.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 65
Notes to Financial Statements | 7/31/08
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series (the Trust) is organized as a Delaware
statutory trust and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) as an open-end
management investment company. The Trust consists of four separate funds, each
issuing four classes of shares (collectively, the Funds, individually, the Fund)
as follows:
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund (Conservative Fund)
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund (Moderate Fund)
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund (Growth Fund)
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund (Aggressive Fund)
The investment objective of the Conservative Fund is to seek long-term capital
growth and current income. The Moderate Fund seeks long-term capital growth and
current income. The Growth Fund seeks long-term capital growth and current
income. The Aggressive Fund seeks long-term capital growth.
Each Fund is a "fund of funds," which means that it seeks to achieve its
investment objective by investing exclusively in other Pioneer Investment funds
("underlying funds") managed by Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) rather
than by direct investment in securities. In the future, the Funds also may
invest in regulated investment companies that are not managed by PIM. The Funds
indirectly pay a portion of the expenses incurred by the underlying funds.
Consequently, an investment in the Funds entails more direct and indirect
expenses than direct investment in the underlying funds.
Some of the underlying funds can invest in either high yield securities or
small/emerging growth companies. Investments in these types of securities
generally are subject to greater volatility than either higher-grade securities
or more- established companies in more developed markets, respectively. The
Fund's prospectuses contain information regarding the Fund's principal risks.
Please refer to those documents when considering the Funds' investment risks.
The Board of Trustees has authorized the issuance of four classes of shares,
designated as Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y. Additional classes of
shares have been authorized but are not referenced in the Fund's prospectus. The
Conservative Allocation Fund Class A, Class B and Class C shares were first
offered for sale to the public on May 12, 2005. Class Y shares were first
offered for sale to the public on October 5, 2005. The Moderate Allocation,
Growth Allocation, and Aggressive Allocation Funds Class A, Class B and Class C
shares were first offered for sale to the public on August 9, 2004. Class Y
shares of
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Moderate Allocation, Growth Allocation, and Aggressive Allocation were first
publicly offered on September 23, 2005. Each class of shares represents an
interest in the same portfolio of investments of the Fund and has equal rights
to voting, redemptions, dividends and liquidation proceeds, except that each
class of shares can bear different transfer agent and distribution fees and have
exclusive voting rights with respect to the distribution plans that have been
adopted by the Class A, Class B and Class C shareowners, respectively. There is
no distribution plan for Class Y shares.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles that require the management of the Funds to,
among other things, make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from these estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the
Trust in preparation of its financial statements, which are consistent with
those policies generally accepted in the investment company industry:
A. Security Valuation
Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. The net asset
value is computed once daily, on each day the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) is open, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. In
computing the net asset value, holdings of mutual fund shares are valued at
the net asset value of each fund held. Dividend income and realized capital
gain distributions from investment company shares held are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Temporary cash investments are valued at amortized cost
which approximates market value.
Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified
cost method for both financial reporting and Federal income tax purposes.
B. Federal Income Taxes
It is the Funds' policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal
Revenue Service Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to
distribute all taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any, to
shareholders. Therefore, no Federal income tax provisions are required. All
tax returns filed thus far are subject to examination by tax authorities.
The amount and characterization of distributions to shareowners for
financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with Federal
income tax rules. Therefore, the source of the Funds' distributions may be
shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from or in excess
of net investment income or net realized gain on investment transactions,
or from paid-in capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that
may exist.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 67
At July 31, 2008, the Funds made reclassifications as listed below. These
reclassifications have no impact on the net asset values of the respective
Funds and are designed to present the Funds' capital accounts on a tax
basis.
Undistributed Net Accumulated
Investment Realized
Fund Income (Loss) Gain (Loss)
Conservative Allocation Fund $ 144,615 $ (144,615)
Moderate Allocation Fund 1,710,948 (1,710,948)
Growth Allocation Fund 1,967,082 (1,967,082)
Aggressive Allocation Fund 1,787,519 (1,787,519)
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended July 31, 2008
was as follows:
Ordinary Long-Term
Fund Income Capital Gains Total
Conservative Fund $1,194,758 $ 506,817 $1,701,575
Moderate Fund 7,307,685 10,257,984 17,565,669
Growth Fund 5,037,989 10,151,115 15,189,104
Aggressive Fund 2,304,144 6,963,430 9,267,574
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended July 31, 2007
was as follows:
Ordinary Long-Term
Fund Income Capital Gains Total
Conservative Fund $ 514,160 $ 54,191 $ 568,351
Moderate Fund 6,048,120 702,806 6,750,926
Growth Fund 3,901,473 2,022,290 5,923,763
Aggressive Fund 1,544,770 684,841 2,229,611
The following table shows the components of distributable earnings on a
Federal income tax basis at July 31, 2008:
Undistributed Undistributed Net Unrealized
Ordinary Long-Term Appreciation
Fund Income Capital Gains (Depreciation)
Conservative Fund $ 594,916 $ 899,672 $ (2,775,854)
Moderate Fund 2,097,791 13,460,140 (17,606,106)
Growth Fund 530,130 16,501,758 (22,246,837)
Aggressive Fund -- 12,460,163 (15,342,173)
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation is
attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
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C. Fund Shares
The Funds record sales and repurchases of Fund shares as of trade date.
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. (PFD), the principal underwriter for the
Funds and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit S.p.A.
(UniCredit), earned the following in underwriting commissions during the
year ended July 31, 2008:
Fund Amount
Conservative Fund $ 13,484
Moderate Fund $ 94,900
Growth Fund $130,073
Aggressive Fund $ 94,748
D. Class Allocations
Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are
calculated at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares
based on the respective percentage of adjusted net assets at the beginning
of the day. Distribution fees are calculated based on the average daily net
asset value attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of each
Fund, respectively, (see Note 4). Shareowners of each class participate in
all expenses and fees paid to the transfer agent, Pioneer Investment
Management Shareholder Services, Inc. (PIMSS), for its services, which are
allocated based on the number of accounts in each class and the ratable
allocation of related out-of-pocket expenses (see Note 3).
Distributions to shareowners are recorded as of the ex-dividend date.
Distributions paid by each of the Funds with respect to each class of
shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time, and in the same
amount, except that Class A, Class B and Class C shares can bear different
transfer agent and distribution expense rates.
E. Repurchase Agreements
With respect to repurchase agreements entered into by the Funds, the value
of the underlying securities (collateral), including accrued interest
received from counterparties, is required to be at least equal to or in
excess of the value of the repurchase agreement at the time of the
purchase. The collateral for all repurchase agreements is held in
safekeeping in the customer-only account of the Funds' custodian, or
subcustodians. The Fund's investment adviser, PIM is responsible for
determining that the value of the collateral remains at least equal to the
repurchase price.
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 69
2. Management Agreement
PIM, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit, is the Funds' investment
adviser, and manages the Funds' portfolios. Management fees are calculated daily
at the following annual rates for each Fund:
On assets up to $2.5 billion 0.13% on investments in underlying funds managed by Pioneer (and
cash); and 0.17% on other investments
On the next $1.5 billion 0.11% on investments in underlying funds managed by Pioneer (and
cash); and 0.14% on other investments
On the next $1.5 billion 0.10% on investments in underlying funds managed by Pioneer (and
cash); and 0.12% on other investments
On the next $1.5 billion 0.08% on investments in underlying funds managed by Pioneer (and
cash); and 0.10% on other investments
Over $7 billion 0.08% on investments in underlying funds managed by Pioneer (and
cash); and 0.09% on other investments
For each Fund, management fees will be calculated daily at a 0.17% annual rate
on any third party managed assets.
PIM has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with Ibbotson Associates, LLC.
PIM, not the Funds, pays a portion of the fee it receives from each Fund to
Ibbotson Associates as compensation for its services to the Funds.
In addition, under the management and administration agreements, certain other
services and costs, including accounting, regulatory reporting and insurance
premiums, are paid by the Funds. Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on
the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are the following amounts payable to PIM
at July 31, 2008:
Fund Amount
Conservative Fund $ 5,908
Moderate Fund $ 36,029
Growth Fund $ 34,780
Aggressive Fund $ 21,940
PIM contractually agreed to limit ordinary operating expenses to the extent
required to reduce fund expenses, other than underlying fund fees and expenses,
as follows. These expense limitations are in effect through December 1, 2009 for
Class A shares and through December 1, 2008 for Class B and Class C shares:
Fund Class A Class B Class C
Conservative Fund 0.78% 1.68% 1.68%
Moderate Fund 0.74% 1.52% 1.52%
Growth Fund 0.79% 1.57% 1.57%
Aggressive Fund 0.85% 1.64% 1.64%
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3. Transfer Agent
PIMSS provides substantially all transfer agent and shareowner services to the
Funds at negotiated rates. Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities are the following amounts of transfer agent
fees payable to PIMSS at July 31, 2008:
Fund Amount
Conservative Fund $ 3,378
Moderate Fund $ 31,288
Growth Fund $ 43,906
Aggressive Fund $ 34,423
4. Distribution Plan
The Funds have adopted a Plan of Distribution with respect to Class A, Class B
and Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Pursuant to the Plan, each Fund pays PFD 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net
assets attributable to Class A shares as compensation for personal services
and/or account maintenance services or distribution services with respect to
Class A shares. Pursuant to the Plan, each Fund pays PFD 1.00% of the average
daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. The fee consists of
a 0.25% service fee and a 0.75% distribution fee paid as compensation for
personal services and/or account maintenance services or distribution services
with regard to Class B and Class C shares. Prior to February 1, 2008, PFD was
reimbursed under the Plan for distribution expenses in an amount of up to 0.25%
of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares. Included in "Due
to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are the
following amounts relating to distribution and service fees payable to PFD at
July 31, 2008.
Fund Amount
Conservative Fund $ 21,655
Moderate Fund $ 124,364
Growth Fund $ 135,398
Aggressive Fund $ 73,814
In addition, redemptions of each class of shares (except Class Y shares) may be
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC). A CDSC of 1.00% may be
imposed on redemptions of certain net asset value purchases of Class A shares
within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares that are redeemed within five years
of purchase will be subject to a CDSC at declining rates beginning at 4.00%,
based on the lower of cost or market value of shares being redeemed. Redemptions
of Class C shares within one year of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1.00%
based on the lower of cost or market value of shares being redeemed. For the
year ended July 31, 2008, the following CDSC's were paid to PFD:
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 71
Fund Amount
Conservative Fund $ 24,295
Moderate Fund $198,075
Growth Fund $258,163
Aggressive Fund $140,134
5. New Pronouncements
In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair
Value Measurements (SFAS 157), was issued and is effective for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a
framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS
157 will have on the Trust's financial statement disclosures.
In March 2008, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, Disclosures
about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 161), was issued and
is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161
requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging
activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS
161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees and the Shareowners of
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series:
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We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Pioneer
Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series (the "Funds", comprising, respectively, the
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund, the Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate
Allocation Fund, the Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund and the Pioneer
Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund), including the schedule of investments, as
of July 31, 2008, and the related statements of operations for the year then
ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the
period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods
indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights are the
responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were
not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds' internal control over financial
reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial
reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Funds' internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of
securities owned as of July 31, 2008 by correspondence with the custodian and
transfer agent of the underlying funds. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each
of the respective Funds constituting the Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation
Series at July 31, 2008, the results of their operations for the year then
ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period
then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated
therein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst + Young LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 19, 2008
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 73
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008, certain dividends paid by the Funds may
be subject to a maximum tax rate of 15%, as provided for by the Jobs and Growth
Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (the Act) of 2003. The Funds designated up to the
maximum amount of such dividends allowable under the Act, as taxed at a maximum
rate of 15%. Complete information was computed and reported in conjunction with
your 2007 Form 1099-DIV.
The qualifying percentage of ordinary income dividends for the purposes of the
corporate dividends received deduction was:
Moderate Fund 22.80%
Growth Fund 36.61%
Aggressive Fund 63.14%
Conservative Fund 11.13%
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Results of Shareholder Meeting (unaudited)
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund
At a special meeting held on May 13, 2008, shareholders of the Fund were asked
to consider the proposals described below. A report of the total votes cast by
the Fund's shareholders (or, with respect to certain proposals, by shareholders
of Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series (the "Trust"), as noted below)
follows:
Broker
For Withhold Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 1 -- To elect Trustees*
John F. Cogan, Jr. 48,724,502.772 807,620.749 167,021.732 0
Daniel K. Kingsbury 48,832,292.382 699,831.139 167,021.732 0
David R. Bock 48,846,524.332 685,599.190 167,021.732 0
Mary K. Bush 48,753,456.823 778,666.698 167,021.732 0
Benjamin M. Friedman 48,830,008.593 702,114.928 167,021.732 0
Margaret B.W. Graham 48,878,014.128 654,109.394 167,021.732 0
Thomas J. Perna 48,844,326.238 687,386.238 167,432.778 0
Marguerite A. Piret 48,883,176.818 648,946.703 167,021.732 0
John Winthrop 48,856,176.027 675,947.495 167,021.732 0
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 2 -- To approve an
amendment to the
Declaration of Trust* 36,248,152.552 1,204,484.356 969,676.344 11,276,832.000
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 3A -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to borrowing
money 1,942,879.497 62,432.240 26,352.000 545,969.000
Proposal 3B -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
underwriting 1,937,041.497 56,670.240 37,952.000 545,969.000
Proposal 3C -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to lending 1,949,868.497 55,443.240 26,352.000 545,969.000
Proposal 3D -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to issuing
senior securities 1,946,077.497 47,635.240 37,951.000 545,969.000
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 75
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 3E -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to real estate 1,936,766.497 56,945.240 37,952.000 545,969.000
Proposal 3F -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
commodities 1,936,766.497 56,945.240 37,952.000 545,969.000
Proposal 3G -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
concentration 1,937,041.497 56,670.240 37,952.000 545,969.000
Proposal 3H -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
diversification 1,938,543.497 55,168.240 37,952.000 545,969.000
Proposal 3I -- To approve
the conversion of the Fund's
investment objective from
fundamental to non-
fundamental 1,931,292.497 62,419.240 37,952.000 545,969.000
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 4 -- To approve an
Amended and Restated
Management Agreement
with PIM 1,947,750.497 45,962.240 37,951.000 545,969.000
* Proposals 1 and 2 were voted on and approved by all series of the Trust.
Results reported above reflect the combined votes of all series of the
Trust.
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Results of Shareholder Meeting (unaudited)
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund
At a special meeting held on May 13, 2008, shareholders of the Fund were asked
to consider the proposals described below. A report of the total votes cast by
the Fund's shareholders (or, with respect to certain proposals, by shareholders
of Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series (the "Trust"), as noted below)
follows:
Broker
For Withhold Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 1 -- To elect Trustees*
John F. Cogan, Jr. 48,724,502.772 807,620.749 167,021.732 0
Daniel K. Kingsbury 48,832,292.382 699,831.139 167,021.732 0
David R. Bock 48,846,524.332 685,599.190 167,021.732 0
Mary K. Bush 48,753,456.823 778,666.698 167,021.732 0
Benjamin M. Friedman 48,830,008.593 702,114.928 167,021.732 0
Margaret B.W. Graham 48,878,014.128 654,109.394 167,021.732 0
Thomas J. Perna 48,844,326.238 687,386.238 167,432.778 0
Marguerite A. Piret 48,883,176.818 648,946.703 167,021.732 0
John Winthrop 48,856,176.027 675,947.495 167,021.732 0
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 2 -- To approve an
amendment to the
Declaration of Trust* 36,248,152.552 1,204,484.356 969,676.344 11,276,832.000
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 3A -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to borrowing
money 13,289,990.071 578,535.979 516,722.687 3,626,475.000
Proposal 3B -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
underwriting 13,488,144.180 382,004.619 515,099.938 3,626,475.000
Proposal 3C -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to lending 13,356,554.719 512,710.080 515,983.938 3,626,475.000
Proposal 3D -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to issuing
senior securities 13,363,279.719 498,189.080 523,779.938 3,626,475.000
Proposal 3E -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to real estate 13,472,383.915 376,182.831 536,681.991 3,626,475.000
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 77
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 3F -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
commodities 13,353,960.272 513,494.528 517,793.938 3,626,475.000
Proposal 3G -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
concentration 13,458,057.132 365,487.740 561,703.865 3,626,475.000
Proposal 3H -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
diversification 13,488,483.177 390,108.873 506,656.687 3,626,475.000
Proposal 3I -- To approve
the conversion of the Fund's
investment objective from
fundamental to non-
fundamental 12,510,070.947 1,340,939.799 534,237.991 3,626,475.000
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 4 -- To approve an
Amended and Restated
Management Agreement
with PIM 13,678,806.035 236,347.135 470,095.567 3,626,475.000
* Proposals 1 and 2 were voted on and approved by all series of the Trust.
Results reported above reflect the combined votes of all series of the
Trust.
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Results of Shareholder Meeting (unaudited)
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
At a special meeting held on May 13, 2008, shareholders of the Fund were asked
to consider the proposals described below. A report of the total votes cast by
the Fund's shareholders (or, with respect to certain proposals, by shareholders
of Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series (the "Trust"), as noted below)
follows:
Broker
For Withhold Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 1 -- To elect Trustees*
John F. Cogan, Jr. 48,724,502.772 807,620.749 167,021.732 0
Daniel K. Kingsbury 48,832,292.382 699,831.139 167,021.732 0
David R. Bock 48,846,524.332 685,599.190 167,021.732 0
Mary K. Bush 48,753,456.823 778,666.698 167,021.732 0
Benjamin M. Friedman 48,830,008.593 702,114.928 167,021.732 0
Margaret B.W. Graham 48,878,014.128 654,109.394 167,021.732 0
Thomas J. Perna 48,844,326.238 687,386.238 167,432.778 0
Marguerite A. Piret 48,883,176.818 648,946.703 167,021.732 0
John Winthrop 48,856,176.027 675,947.495 167,021.732 0
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 2 -- To approve an
amendment to the
Declaration of Trust* 36,248,152.552 1,204,484.356 969,676.344 11,276,832.000
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 3A -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to borrowing
money 13,120,585.470 337,029.125 268,328.913 4,705,631.000
Proposal 3B -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
underwriting 13,144,788.028 312,462.566 268,692.913 4,705,631.000
Proposal 3C -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to lending 13,117,761.429 339,255.166 268,926.913 4,705,631.000
Proposal 3D -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to issuing
senior securities 13,126,190.649 332,285.126 267,467.732 4,705,631.000
Proposal 3E -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to real estate 13,159,838.865 303,364.729 262,739.913 4,705,631.000
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Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 3F -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
commodities 13,156,185.376 303,780.218 265,977.913 4,705,631.000
Proposal 3G -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
concentration 12,536,379.121 900,666.056 288,898.331 4,705,631.000
Proposal 3H -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
diversification 12,590,263.681 862,667.913 273,011.913 4,705,631.000
Proposal 3I -- To approve
the conversion of the Fund's
investment objective from
fundamental to non-
fundamental 12,481,296.773 962,230.821 282,415.913 4,705,631.000
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 4 -- To approve an
Amended and Restated
Management Agreement
with PIM 13,173,263.620 283,329.311 269,350.576 4,705,631.000
* Proposals 1 and 2 were voted on and approved by all series of the Trust.
Results reported above reflect the combined votes of all series of the
Trust.
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Results of Shareholder Meeting (unaudited)
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund
At a special meeting held on May 13, 2008, shareholders of the Fund were asked
to consider the proposals described below. A report of the total votes cast by
the Fund's shareholders (or, with respect to certain proposals, by shareholders
of Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series (the "Trust"), as noted below)
follows:
Broker
For Withhold Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 1 -- To elect Trustees*
John F. Cogan, Jr. 48,724,502.772 807,620.749 167,021.732 0
Daniel K. Kingsbury 48,832,292.382 699,831.139 167,021.732 0
David R. Bock 48,846,524.332 685,599.190 167,021.732 0
Mary K. Bush 48,753,456.823 778,666.698 167,021.732 0
Benjamin M. Friedman 48,830,008.593 702,114.928 167,021.732 0
Margaret B.W. Graham 48,878,014.128 654,109.394 167,021.732 0
Thomas J. Perna 48,844,326.238 687,386.238 167,432.778 0
Marguerite A. Piret 48,883,176.818 648,946.703 167,021.732 0
John Winthrop 48,856,176.027 675,947.495 167,021.732 0
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 2 -- To approve
an amendment to the
Declaration of Trust* 36,248,152.552 1,204,484.356 969,676.344 11,276,832.000
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 3A -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to borrowing
money 7,910,531.739 238,205.869 130,719.664 2,398,757.000
Proposal 3B -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
underwriting 7,924,671.871 233,049.782 121,735.618 2,398,757.000
Proposal 3C -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to lending 7,928,724.556 227,932.097 122,800.618 2,398,757.000
Proposal 3D -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to issuing
senior securities 7,928,698.563 228,657.356 122,101.352 2,398,757.000
Proposal 3E -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to real estate 7,916,350.818 228,983.028 134,123.425 2,398,757.000
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Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 3F -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
commodities 7,922,047.126 235,303.793 122,106.352 2,398,757.000
Proposal 3G -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
concentration 7,927,669.429 219,050.178 132,737.664 2,398,757.000
Proposal 3H -- To approve
changes to the Fund's
fundamental investment
policy relating to
diversification 7,818,295.843 227,195.631 233,965.796 2,398,757.000
Proposal 3I -- To approve
the conversion of the Fund's
investment objective from
fundamental to non-
fundamental 7,739,437.153 412,582.766 127,437.352 2,398,757.000
Broker
For Against Abstain Non-Votes
Proposal 4 -- To approve
an Amended and Restated
Management Agreement
with PIM 7,823,244.782 223,738.164 232,474.325 2,398,757.000
* Proposals 1 and 2 were voted on and approved by all series of the Trust.
Results reported above reflect the combined votes of all series of the
Trust.
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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
Pioneer Ibbotson Conservative Allocation Fund
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) serves as the Fund's investment
adviser pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund.
The Trustees of the Fund, as required by law, determine annually whether to
continue the investment advisory agreement for the Fund. In connection with
their most recent consideration of the investment advisory agreement for the
Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information
provided by PIM in response to requests of the independent Trustees and their
independent legal counsel. The independent Trustees met on a number of occasions
with PIM and also separately with their independent legal counsel to evaluate
and discuss the information provided to them by PIM. At a meeting held on
November 13, 2007, based on their evaluation of the information provided by PIM,
the Trustees, including the independent Trustees voting separately, unanimously
approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for another year.
At a meeting held on January 8, 2008, the Trustees considered whether an amended
and restated investment advisory agreement for the Fund should be approved for
an initial period ending December 31, 2009. The management fee to be paid by the
Fund to PIM under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement is the
same as the management fee provided in the previously approved investment
advisory agreement. Based on their evaluation of the information provided by
PIM, including the information provided by PIM in connection with the Trustees'
most recent approval of the continuation of the previous investment advisory
agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees voting separately,
unanimously approved the amended and restated investment advisory agreement.
Shareholders of the Fund approved the amended and restated investment advisory
agreement at a meeting held on May 13, 2008.
In considering the amended and restated investment advisory agreement, the
Trustees considered various factors that they determined were relevant,
including the factors described below. The Trustees did not identify any single
factor as the controlling factor in determining to approve the amended and
restated investment advisory agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that were
provided by PIM to the Fund under the previous investment advisory agreement,
and that would continue to be provided by PIM to the Fund under the amended and
restated investment advisory agreement, taking into account the investment
objective and strategy of the Fund and the information related to
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the Fund provided to the Trustees at each quarterly meeting. The Trustees
reviewed the terms of the amended and restated investment advisory agreement.
The Trustees also reviewed PIM's investment approach for the Fund and its
research process. The Trustees considered the resources of PIM and the personnel
of PIM who provide investment management services to the Fund. They also
considered PIM's compliance and legal resources and personnel.
In addition, the Trustees considered the other services that PIM provided under
the previous investment advisory agreement and that PIM would continue to
provide to the Fund under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement
and that, as administrator, PIM is responsible for the administration of the
Fund's business and other affairs. It was noted that PIM supervises and monitors
the performance of the Fund's service providers and provides the Fund with
personnel (including officers) as are necessary for the Fund's operations. The
Trustees considered the fees paid to PIM for the provision of such services.
Based on these considerations, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent
and quality of services that PIM would continue to provide to the Fund under the
amended and restated investment advisory agreement, were satisfactory and
consistent with the terms of the amended and restated investment advisory
agreement.
Performance of the Fund
The Trustees considered the performance results of the Fund over various time
periods. They reviewed information comparing the Fund's performance with the
average performance of its peer group of funds as classified by Morningstar,
Inc. (Morningstar), an independent provider of investment company data, and with
the performance of the Fund's benchmark index. The Trustees noted that the Fund
commenced operations on May 12, 2005. They considered that the Fund's annualized
total return was in the third quintile of its Morningstar category for the one
year period ended June 30, 2007 and that the Fund's total return for 2006 was in
the fourth quintile of its Morningstar category. (In all quintile rankings
referred to throughout this disclosure, first quintile is most favorable to the
Fund's shareowners. Thus, highest relative performance would be first quintile
and lowest relative expenses would also be first quintile.) The Trustees
concluded that the investment performance of the Fund was satisfactory.
Management Fee and Expenses
The Trustees considered that the management fee to be paid by the Fund to PIM
under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement would be the same
as the management fee to be paid by the Fund under the previously approved
investment advisory agreement. The Trustees considered information on the fees
and expenses of the Fund in comparison to the management fees of its peer group
of funds as classified by Morningstar and the expense ratios of a peer group of
funds selected on the basis of criteria determined by
84 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
the independent Trustees for this purpose using data provided by Strategic
Insight Mutual Fund Research and Consulting, LLC (Strategic Insight), an
independent third party.
The Trustees considered that the Fund's management fee for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2007 was in the second quintile relative to the management fees
paid by other funds in its peer group Morningstar category for the comparable
period. The Trustees also considered that the Fund's expense ratio for the
twelve months ended June 30, 2007 was in the fifth quintile relative to its
Strategic Insight peer group. It was noted that PIM did not currently manage any
accounts with an investment objective and strategies that were similar to the
Fund.
The Trustees concluded that the management fee payable by the Fund to PIM was
reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services provided, taking
into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual
funds with similar strategies. The Trustees also concluded that the Fund's
expense ratio was reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the
quality of services provided by PIM, the investment performance of the Fund and
the contractual expense limitation agreed to by PIM with respect to the Fund.
Profitability
The Trustees considered information provided by PIM regarding the profitability
of PIM with respect to the advisory services provided by PIM to the Fund,
including the methodology used by PIM in allocating certain of its costs to the
management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered PIM's profit margin in
connection with the overall operation of the Fund. They further reviewed the
financial results realized by PIM and its affiliates from non-fund businesses.
The Trustees considered PIM's profit margins with respect to the Fund in
comparison to the limited industry data available and noted that the
profitability of any adviser was affected by numerous factors, including its
organizational structure and method for allocating expenses. The Trustees
recognized that PIM should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profit for
the services provided to the Fund. The Trustees concluded that PIM's
profitability with respect to the management of the Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Trustees considered the economies of scale with respect to the management of
the Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of
scale, and whether there was potential for realization of any further economies
of scale.
The Trustees considered that, although the Fund pays a management fee at a fixed
rate as a percentage of the Fund's net assets, without any breakpoints, the
management fee rate paid by the Fund for the twelve months ended June 30, 2007
was in the second quintile relative to the management fees paid by other funds
in its peer group Morningstar category for the comparable period. The Trustees
also considered the contractual expense limitation agreed to by PIM
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with respect to the Fund and the relatively small size of the Fund compared to
its peer group Morningstar category. The Trustees concluded that, at current and
reasonably foreseeable asset levels, breakpoints in the management fee were not
currently necessary.
Other Benefits
The Trustees considered the other benefits to PIM from its relationship with the
Fund. The Trustees considered that affiliates of PIM serve as the Fund's
transfer agent and distributor. The Trustees considered the receipt by PIM and
its affiliates of sales loads and payments under Rule 12b-1 plans in respect of
the Fund and the other Pioneer funds. The Trustees further considered the
intangible benefits to PIM by virtue of its relationship with the Fund and the
other Pioneer funds. The Trustees concluded that the receipt of these benefits
was reasonable in the context of the overall relationship between PIM and the
Fund.
Conclusion
After consideration of the factors described above as well as other factors, the
Trustees, including all of the independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of
the amended and restated investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund,
including the fees payable thereunder, were fair and reasonable and voted to
approve the amended and restated investment advisory agreement for the Fund.
86 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) serves as the Fund's investment
adviser pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund.
The Trustees of the Fund, as required by law, determine annually whether to
continue the investment advisory agreement for the Fund. In connection with
their most recent consideration of the investment advisory agreement for the
Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information
provided by PIM in response to requests of the independent Trustees and their
independent legal counsel. The independent Trustees met on a number of occasions
with PIM and also separately with their independent legal counsel to evaluate
and discuss the information provided to them by PIM. At a meeting held on
November 13, 2007, based on their evaluation of the information provided by PIM,
the Trustees, including the independent Trustees voting separately, unanimously
approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for another year.
At a meeting held on January 8, 2008, the Trustees considered whether an amended
and restated investment advisory agreement for the Fund should be approved for
an initial period ending December 31, 2009. The management fee to be paid by the
Fund to PIM under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement is the
same as the management fee provided in the previously approved investment
advisory agreement. Based on their evaluation of the information provided by
PIM, including the information provided by PIM in connection with the Trustees'
most recent approval of the continuation of the previous investment advisory
agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees voting separately,
unanimously approved the amended and restated investment advisory agreement.
Shareholders of the Fund approved the amended and restated investment advisory
agreement at a meeting held on May 13, 2008.
In considering the amended and restated investment advisory agreement, the
Trustees considered various factors that they determined were relevant,
including the factors described below. The Trustees did not identify any single
factor as the controlling factor in determining to approve the amended and
restated investment advisory agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that were
provided by PIM to the Fund under the previous investment advisory agreement,
and that would continue to be provided by PIM to the Fund under the amended and
restated investment advisory agreement, taking into account the investment
objective and strategy of the Fund and the information related to
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 87
the Fund provided to the Trustees at each quarterly meeting. The Trustees
reviewed the terms of the amended and restated investment advisory agreement.
The Trustees also reviewed PIM's investment approach for the Fund and its
research process. The Trustees considered the resources of PIM and the personnel
of PIM who provide investment management services to the Fund. They also
considered PIM's compliance and legal resources and personnel.
In addition, the Trustees considered the other services that PIM provided under
the previous investment advisory agreement and that PIM would continue to
provide to the Fund under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement
and that, as administrator, PIM is responsible for the administration of the
Fund's business and other affairs. It was noted that PIM supervises and monitors
the performance of the Fund's service providers and provides the Fund with
personnel (including officers) as are necessary for the Fund's operations. The
Trustees considered the fees paid to PIM for the provision of such services.
Based on these considerations, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent
and quality of services that PIM would continue to provide to the Fund under the
amended and restated investment advisory agreement, were satisfactory and
consistent with the terms of the amended and restated investment advisory
agreement.
Performance of the Fund
The Trustees considered the performance results of the Fund over various time
periods. They reviewed information comparing the Fund's performance with the
average performance of its peer group of funds as classified by Morningstar,
Inc. (Morningstar), an independent provider of investment company data, and with
the performance of the Fund's benchmark index. The Trustees noted that the Fund
commenced operations on August 9, 2004. They considered that the Fund's
annualized total return was in the fourth quintile of its Morningstar category
for the one year period ended June 30, 2007 and that the Fund's total return for
2006 was in the fourth quintile of its Morningstar category, while the Fund's
total return for 2005 was in the second quintile of its Morningstar category.
(In all quintile rankings referred to throughout this disclosure, first quintile
is most favorable to the Fund's shareowners. Thus, highest relative performance
would be first quintile and lowest relative expenses would also be first
quintile.) After discussing the reasons for the Fund's short-term
underperformance with PIM, and given the short operating history of the Fund,
the Trustees concluded that the investment performance of the Fund was
satisfactory.
Management Fee and Expenses
The Trustees considered that the management fee to be paid by the Fund to PIM
under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement would be the same
as the management fee to be paid by the Fund under the previously
88 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
approved investment advisory agreement. The Trustees considered information on
the fees and expenses of the Fund in comparison to the management fees of its
peer group of funds as classified by Morningstar and the expense ratios of a
peer group of funds selected on the basis of criteria determined by the
independent Trustees for this purpose using data provided by Strategic Insight
Mutual Fund Research and Consulting, LLC (Strategic Insight), an independent
third party.
The Trustees considered that the Fund's management fee for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2007 was in the second quintile relative to the management fees
paid by other funds in its peer group Morningstar category for the comparable
period. The Trustees also considered that the Fund's expense ratio for the
twelve months ended June 30, 2007 was in the fourth quintile relative to its
Strategic Insight peer group. It was noted that PIM did not currently manage any
accounts with an investment objective and strategies that were similar to the
Fund.
The Trustees concluded that the management fee payable by the Fund to PIM was
reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services provided, taking
into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual
funds with similar strategies. The Trustees also concluded that the Fund's
expense ratio was reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the
quality of services provided by PIM, the investment performance of the Fund and
the contractual expense limitation agreed to by PIM with respect to the Fund.
Profitability
The Trustees considered information provided by PIM regarding the profitability
of PIM with respect to the advisory services provided by PIM to the Fund,
including the methodology used by PIM in allocating certain of its costs to the
management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered PIM's profit margin in
connection with the overall operation of the Fund. They further reviewed the
financial results realized by PIM and its affiliates from non-fund businesses.
The Trustees considered PIM's profit margins with respect to the Fund in
comparison to the limited industry data available and noted that the
profitability of any adviser was affected by numerous factors, including its
organizational structure and method for allocating expenses. The Trustees
recognized that PIM should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profit for
the services provided to the Fund. The Trustees concluded that PIM's
profitability with respect to the management of the Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Trustees considered the economies of scale with respect to the management of
the Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of
scale, and whether there was potential for realization of any further economies
of scale.
The Trustees considered that, although the Fund pays a management fee at a fixed
rate as a percentage of the Fund's net assets, without any breakpoints, the
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 89
management fee rate paid by the Fund for the twelve months ended June 30, 2007
was in the second quintile relative to the management fees paid by other funds
in its peer group Morningstar category for the comparable period, and that, on a
hypothetical basis, such fee would remain in the second quintile relative to the
peer group at higher asset levels. The Trustees also considered the contractual
expense limitation agreed to by PIM with respect to the Fund. The Trustees
concluded that, at current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels, breakpoints
in the management fee were not currently necessary.
Other Benefits
The Trustees considered the other benefits to PIM from its relationship with the
Fund. The Trustees considered that affiliates of PIM serve as the Fund's
transfer agent and distributor. The Trustees considered the receipt by PIM and
its affiliates of sales loads and payments under Rule 12b-1 plans in respect of
the Fund and the other Pioneer funds. The Trustees further considered the
intangible benefits to PIM by virtue of its relationship with the Fund and the
other Pioneer funds. The Trustees concluded that the receipt of these benefits
was reasonable in the context of the overall relationship between PIM and the
Fund.
Conclusion
After consideration of the factors described above as well as other factors, the
Trustees, including all of the independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of
the amended and restated investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund,
including the fees payable thereunder, were fair and reasonable and voted to
approve the amended and restated investment advisory agreement for the Fund.
90 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
Pioneer Ibbotson Growth Allocation Fund
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) serves as the Fund's investment
adviser pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund.
The Trustees of the Fund, as required by law, determine annually whether to
continue the investment advisory agreement for the Fund. In connection with
their most recent consideration of the investment advisory agreement for the
Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information
provided by PIM in response to requests of the independent Trustees and their
independent legal counsel. The independent Trustees met on a number of occasions
with PIM and also separately with their independent legal counsel to evaluate
and discuss the information provided to them by PIM. At a meeting held on
November 13, 2007, based on their evaluation of the information provided by PIM,
the Trustees, including the independent Trustees voting separately, unanimously
approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for another year.
At a meeting held on January 8, 2008, the Trustees considered whether an amended
and restated investment advisory agreement for the Fund should be approved for
an initial period ending December 31, 2009. The management fee to be paid by the
Fund to PIM under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement is the
same as the management fee provided in the previously approved investment
advisory agreement. Based on their evaluation of the information provided by
PIM, including the information provided by PIM in connection with the Trustees'
most recent approval of the continuation of the previous investment advisory
agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees voting separately,
unanimously approved the amended and restated investment advisory agreement.
Shareholders of the Fund approved the amended and restated investment advisory
agreement at a meeting held on May 13, 2008.
In considering the amended and restated investment advisory agreement, the
Trustees considered various factors that they determined were relevant,
including the factors described below. The Trustees did not identify any single
factor as the controlling factor in determining to approve the amended and
restated investment advisory agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that were
provided by PIM to the Fund under the previous investment advisory agreement,
and that would continue to be provided by PIM to the Fund under the amended and
restated investment advisory agreement, taking into account the investment
objective and strategy of the Fund and the information related to
Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08 91
the Fund provided to the Trustees at each quarterly meeting. The Trustees
reviewed the terms of the amended and restated investment advisory agreement.
The Trustees also reviewed PIM's investment approach for the Fund and its
research process. The Trustees considered the resources of PIM and the personnel
of PIM who provide investment management services to the Fund. They also
considered PIM's compliance and legal resources and personnel.
In addition, the Trustees considered the other services that PIM provided under
the previous investment advisory agreement and that PIM would continue to
provide to the Fund under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement
and that, as administrator, PIM is responsible for the administration of the
Fund's business and other affairs. It was noted that PIM supervises and monitors
the performance of the Fund's service providers and provides the Fund with
personnel (including officers) as are necessary for the Fund's operations. The
Trustees considered the fees paid to PIM for the provision of such services.
Based on these considerations, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent
and quality of services that PIM would continue to provide to the Fund under the
amended and restated investment advisory agreement, were satisfactory and
consistent with the terms of the amended and restated investment advisory
agreement.
Performance of the Fund
The Trustees considered the performance results of the Fund over various time
periods. They reviewed information comparing the Fund's performance with the
average performance of its peer group of funds as classified by Morningstar,
Inc. (Morningstar), an independent provider of investment company data, and with
the performance of the Fund's benchmark index. The Trustees noted that the Fund
commenced operations on August 9, 2004. They considered that the Fund's
annualized total return was in the fifth quintile of its Morningstar category
for the one year period ended June 30, 2007 and that the Fund's total return for
2006 was in the fourth quintile of its Morningstar category, while the Fund's
total return for 2005 was in the second quintile of its Morningstar category.
(In all quintile rankings referred to throughout this disclosure, first quintile
is most favorable to the Fund's shareowners. Thus, highest relative performance
would be first quintile and lowest relative expenses would also be first
quintile.) After discussing the reasons for the Fund's short-term
underperformance with PIM, and given the short operating history of the Fund,
the Trustees concluded that the investment performance of the Fund was
satisfactory.
Management Fee and Expenses
The Trustees considered that the management fee to be paid by the Fund to PIM
under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement would be the same
as the management fee to be paid by the Fund under the previously
92 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series | Annual Report | 7/31/08
approved investment advisory agreement. The Trustees considered information on
the fees and expenses of the Fund in comparison to the management fees of its
peer group of funds as classified by Morningstar and the expense ratios of a
peer group of funds selected on the basis of criteria determined by the
independent Trustees for this purpose using data provided by Strategic Insight
Mutual Fund Research and Consulting, LLC (Strategic Insight), an independent
third party.
The Trustees considered that the Fund's management fee for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2007 was in the third quintile relative to the management fees
paid by other funds in its peer group Morningstar category for the comparable
period. The Trustees also considered that the Fund's expense ratio for the
twelve months ended June 30, 2007 was in the fourth quintile relative to its
Strategic Insight peer group. It was noted that PIM did not currently manage any
accounts with an investment objective and strategies that were similar to the
Fund.
The Trustees concluded that the management fee payable by the Fund to PIM was
reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services provided, taking
into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual
funds with similar strategies. The Trustees also concluded that the Fund's
expense ratio was reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the
quality of services provided by PIM, the investment performance of the Fund and
the contractual expense limitation agreed to by PIM with respect to the Fund.
Profitability
The Trustees considered information provided by PIM regarding the profitability
of PIM with respect to the advisory services provided by PIM to the Fund,
including the methodology used by PIM in allocating certain of its costs to the
management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered PIM's profit margin in
connection with the overall operation of the Fund. They further reviewed the
financial results realized by PIM and its affiliates from non-fund businesses.
The Trustees considered PIM's profit margins with respect to the Fund in
comparison to the limited industry data available and noted that the
profitability of any adviser was affected by numerous factors, including its
organizational structure and method for allocating expenses. The Trustees
recognized that PIM should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profit for
the services provided to the Fund. The Trustees concluded that PIM's
profitability with respect to the management of the Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Trustees considered the economies of scale with respect to the management of
the Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of
scale, and whether there was potential for realization of any further economies
of scale.
The Trustees considered that, although the Fund pays a management fee at a fixed
rate as a percentage of the Fund's net assets, without any breakpoints, the
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management fee rate paid by the Fund for the twelve months ended June 30, 2007
was in the third quintile relative to the management fees paid by other funds in
its peer group Morningstar category for the comparable period. The Trustees also
considered the contractual expense limitation agreed to by PIM with respect to
the Fund. The Trustees concluded that, at current and reasonably foreseeable
asset levels, breakpoints in the management fee were not currently necessary.
Other Benefits
The Trustees considered the other benefits to PIM from its relationship with the
Fund. The Trustees considered that affiliates of PIM serve as the Fund's
transfer agent and distributor. The Trustees considered the receipt by PIM and
its affiliates of sales loads and payments under Rule 12b-1 plans in respect of
the Fund and the other Pioneer funds. The Trustees further considered the
intangible benefits to PIM by virtue of its relationship with the Fund and the
other Pioneer funds. The Trustees concluded that the receipt of these benefits
was reasonable in the context of the overall relationship between PIM and the
Fund.
Conclusion
After consideration of the factors described above as well as other factors, the
Trustees, including all of the independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of
the amended and restated investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund,
including the fees payable thereunder, were fair and reasonable and voted to
approve the amended and restated investment advisory agreement for the Fund.
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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
Pioneer Ibbotson Aggressive Allocation Fund
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) serves as the Fund's investment
adviser pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund.
The Trustees of the Fund, as required by law, determine annually whether to
continue the investment advisory agreement for the Fund. In connection with
their most recent consideration of the investment advisory agreement for the
Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information
provided by PIM in response to requests of the independent Trustees and their
independent legal counsel. The independent Trustees met on a number of occasions
with PIM and also separately with their independent legal counsel to evaluate
and discuss the information provided to them by PIM. At a meeting held on
November 13, 2007, based on their evaluation of the information provided by PIM,
the Trustees, including the independent Trustees voting separately, unanimously
approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for another year.
At a meeting held on January 8, 2008, the Trustees considered whether an amended
and restated investment advisory agreement for the Fund should be approved for
an initial period ending December 31, 2009. The management fee to be paid by the
Fund to PIM under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement is the
same as the management fee provided in the previously approved investment
advisory agreement. Based on their evaluation of the information provided by
PIM, including the information provided by PIM in connection with the Trustees'
most recent approval of the continuation of the previous investment advisory
agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees voting separately,
unanimously approved the amended and restated investment advisory agreement.
Shareholders of the Fund approved the amended and restated investment advisory
agreement at a meeting held on May 13, 2008.
In considering the amended and restated investment advisory agreement, the
Trustees considered various factors that they determined were relevant,
including the factors described below. The Trustees did not identify any single
factor as the controlling factor in determining to approve the amended and
restated investment advisory agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that were
provided by PIM to the Fund under the previous investment advisory agreement,
and that would continue to be provided by PIM to the Fund under the amended and
restated investment advisory agreement, taking into account the investment
objective and strategy of the Fund and the information related to
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the Fund provided to the Trustees at each quarterly meeting. The Trustees
reviewed the terms of the amended and restated investment advisory agreement.
The Trustees also reviewed PIM's investment approach for the Fund and its
research process. The Trustees considered the resources of PIM and the personnel
of PIM who provide investment management services to the Fund. They also
considered PIM's compliance and legal resources and personnel.
In addition, the Trustees considered the other services that PIM provided under
the previous investment advisory agreement and that PIM would continue to
provide to the Fund under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement
and that, as administrator, PIM is responsible for the administration of the
Fund's business and other affairs. It was noted that PIM supervises and monitors
the performance of the Fund's service providers and provides the Fund with
personnel (including officers) as are necessary for the Fund's operations. The
Trustees considered the fees paid to PIM for the provision of such services.
Based on these considerations, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent
and quality of services that PIM would continue to provide to the Fund under the
amended and restated investment advisory agreement, were satisfactory and
consistent with the terms of the amended and restated investment advisory
agreement.
Performance of the Fund
The Trustees considered the performance results of the Fund over various time
periods. They reviewed information comparing the Fund's performance with the
average performance of its peer group of funds as classified by Morningstar,
Inc. (Morningstar), an independent provider of investment company data, and with
the performance of the Fund's benchmark index. The Trustees noted that the Fund
commenced operations on August 9, 2004. They considered that the Fund's
annualized total return was in the third quintile of its Morningstar category
for the one year period ended June 30, 2007 and that the Fund's total return for
2006 was in the third quintile of its Morningstar category, while the Fund's
total return for 2005 was in the first quintile of its Morningstar category. (In
all quintile rankings referred to throughout this disclosure, first quintile is
most favorable to the Fund's shareowners. Thus, highest relative performance
would be first quintile and lowest relative expenses would also be first
quintile.) The Trustees concluded that the investment performance of the Fund
was satisfactory.
Management Fee and Expenses
The Trustees considered that the management fee to be paid by the Fund to PIM
under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement would be the same
as the management fee to be paid by the Fund under the previously approved
investment advisory agreement. The Trustees considered information on the fees
and expenses of the Fund in comparison to the management fees of its peer group
of funds as classified by Morningstar and the expense
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ratios of a peer group of funds selected on the basis of criteria determined by
the independent Trustees for this purpose using data provided by Strategic
Insight Mutual Fund Research and Consulting, LLC (Strategic Insight), an
independent third party.
The Trustees considered that the Fund's management fee for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2007 was in the third quintile relative to the management fees
paid by other funds in its peer group Morningstar category for the comparable
period. The Trustees also considered that the Fund's expense ratio for the
twelve months ended June 30, 2007 was in the fifth quintile relative to its
Strategic Insight peer group. It was noted that PIM did not currently manage any
accounts with an investment objective and strategies that were similar to the
Fund.
The Trustees concluded that the management fee payable by the Fund to PIM was
reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services provided, taking
into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual
funds with similar strategies. The Trustees also concluded that the Fund's
expense ratio was reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the
quality of services provided by PIM, the investment performance of the Fund and
the contractual expense limitation agreed to by PIM with respect to the Fund.
Profitability
The Trustees considered information provided by PIM regarding the profitability
of PIM with respect to the advisory services provided by PIM to the Fund,
including the methodology used by PIM in allocating certain of its costs to the
management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered PIM's profit margin in
connection with the overall operation of the Fund. They further reviewed the
financial results realized by PIM and its affiliates from non-fund businesses.
The Trustees considered PIM's profit margins with respect to the Fund in
comparison to the limited industry data available and noted that the
profitability of any adviser was affected by numerous factors, including its
organizational structure and method for allocating expenses. The Trustees
recognized that PIM should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profit for
the services provided to the Fund. The Trustees concluded that PIM's
profitability with respect to the management of the Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Trustees considered the economies of scale with respect to the management of
the Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of
scale, and whether there was potential for realization of any further economies
of scale.
The Trustees considered that, although the Fund pays a management fee at a fixed
rate as a percentage of the Fund's net assets, without any breakpoints, the
management fee rate paid by the Fund for the twelve months ended June 30, 2007
was in the third quintile relative to the management fees paid by other funds in
its peer group Morningstar category for the comparable period. The
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Trustees also considered the contractual expense limitation agreed to by PIM
with respect to the Fund. The Trustees concluded that, at current and reasonably
foreseeable asset levels, breakpoints in the management fee were not currently
necessary.
Other Benefits
The Trustees considered the other benefits to PIM from its relationship with the
Fund. The Trustees considered that affiliates of PIM serve as the Fund's
transfer agent and distributor. The Trustees considered the receipt by PIM and
its affiliates of sales loads and payments under Rule 12b-1 plans in respect of
the Fund and the other Pioneer funds. The Trustees further considered the
intangible benefits to PIM by virtue of its relationship with the Fund and the
other Pioneer funds. The Trustees concluded that the receipt of these benefits
was reasonable in the context of the overall relationship between PIM and the
Fund.
Conclusion
After consideration of the factors described above as well as other factors, the
Trustees, including all of the independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of
the amended and restated investment advisory agreement between PIM and the Fund,
including the fees payable thereunder, were fair and reasonable and voted to
approve the amended and restated investment advisory agreement for the Fund.
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Trustees, Officers and Service Providers
Investment Adviser
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
Principal Underwriter
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc.
Legal Counsel
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Shareowner Services and Transfer Agent
Pioneer Investment Management Shareholder Services, Inc.
Trustees and Officers
The Board of Trustees provides broad supervision over the Trust's affairs. The
officers of the Trust are responsible for the Trust's operations. The Trustees
and officers are listed below, together with their principal occupations during
the past five years. Trustees who are interested persons of the Trust within the
meaning of the 1940 Act are referred to as Interested Trustees. Trustees who are
not interested persons of the Trust are referred to as Independent Trustees.
Each of the Trustees (except Mr. Bock and Dr. Friedman) serves as a trustee of
each of the 77 U.S. registered investment portfolios for which Pioneer serves as
investment adviser (the "Pioneer Funds"). Mr. Bock serves as Trustee of 76 of
the 77 Pioneer Funds and Dr. Friedman serves on 71 of the 77 Pioneer Funds. The
address for all Trustees and all officers of the Trust is 60 State Street,
Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
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Interested Trustees
Position Held Term of Office and
Name and Age With the Trust Length of Service
John F. Cogan, Jr. (82)* Chairman of the Board, Trustee since 2004.
Trustee and President Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Daniel K. Kingsbury (49)* Trustee and Executive Trustee since May
Vice President 2008. Executive Vice
President since 2007.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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* Mr. Cogan and Mr. Kingsbury are Interested Trustees because they are
officers or directors of the Fund's investment adviser and certain of its
affiliates.
Interested Trustees
Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Trustee
John F. Cogan, Jr. (82)* Deputy Chairman and a Director of Pioneer Global Asset Man- None
agement S.p.A. ("PGAM"); Non-Executive Chairman and a Direc-
tor of Pioneer Investment Management USA Inc. ("PIM-USA");
Chairman and a Director of Pioneer; Chairman and Director of
Pioneer Institutional Asset Management, Inc. (since 2006);
Director of Pioneer Alternative Investment Management Limited
(Dublin); President and a Director of Pioneer Alternative Invest-
ment Management (Bermuda) Limited and affiliated funds;
Director of PIOGLOBAL Real Estate Investment Fund (Russia)
(until June 2006); Director of Nano-C, Inc. (since 2003); Director
of Cole Management Inc. (since 2004); Director of Fiduciary
Counseling, Inc.; President and Director of Pioneer Funds Dis-
tributor, Inc. ("PFD") (until May 2006); President of all of the
Pioneer Funds; and Of Counsel, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and
Dorr LLP
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Daniel K. Kingsbury (49)* Director, CEO and President of Pioneer Investment Management None
USA Inc. (since February 2007); Director and President of
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. and Pioneer Institutional
Asset Management, Inc. (since February 2007); Executive Vice
President of all of the Pioneer Funds (since March 2007); Direc-
tor of Pioneer Global Asset Management S.p.A. (since April
2007); Head of New Markets Division, Pioneer Global Asset Man-
agement S.p.A. (2000 - 2007)
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* Mr. Cogan and Mr. Kingsbury are Interested Trustees because they are
officers or directors of the Fund's investment adviser and certain of its
affiliates.
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Independent Trustees
Position Held Term of Office and
Name and Age With the Trust Length of Service
David R. Bock (64) Trustee Trustee since 2005.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Mary K. Bush (60) Trustee Trustee since 2004.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Trustee
David R. Bock (64) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, I-trax, Inc. Director of Enterprise Com-
(publicly traded health care services company) (2004 - 2007); munity Investment, Inc.
Partner, Federal City Capital Advisors (boutique merchant bank) (privately-held affordable
(1997 to 2004 and 2008 -- present); and Executive Vice Presi- housing finance company);
dent and Chief Financial Officer, Pedestal Inc. (internet-based and Director of New York
mortgage trading company) (2000 - 2002) Mortgage Trust (publicly
traded mortgage REIT)
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Mary K. Bush (60) President, Bush International, LLC (international financial advi- Director of Marriott Inter-
sory firm) national, Inc., Director of
Discover Financial Services
(credit card issuer and elec-
tronic payment services);
Director of Briggs & Stratton
Co. (engine manufacturer);
Director of UAL Corporation
(airline holding company)
Director of Mantech Interna-
tional Corporation (national
security, defense, and
intelligence technology
firm); and Member, Board
of Governors, Investment
Company Institute
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Independent Trustees (continued)
Position Held Term of Office and
Name and Age With the Trust Length of Service
Benjamin M. Friedman (63) Trustee Trustee since May,
2008. Serves until a
successor trustee is
elected or earlier retire-
ment or removal
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Margaret B.W. Graham (61) Trustee Trustee since 2004.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Thomas J. Perna (57) Trustee Trustee since 2006.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement
or removal.
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Marguerite A. Piret (60) Trustee Trustee since 2004.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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John Winthrop (72) Trustee Trustee since 2004.
Serves until a successor
trustee is elected or
earlier retirement or
removal.
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Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Trustee
Benjamin M. Friedman (63) Professor, Harvard University Trustee, Mellon Institutional
Funds Investment Trust
and Mellon Institutional
Funds Master Portfolio
(oversees 17 portfolios in
fund complex)
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Margaret B.W. Graham (61) Founding Director, Vice-President and Corporate Secretary, The None
Winthrop Group, Inc. (consulting firm); and Desautels Faculty of
Management, McGill University
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Thomas J. Perna (57) Private investor (2004 - present); and Senior Executive Vice Director of Quadriserv Inc.
President, The Bank of New York (financial and securities ser- (technology products for
vices) (1986 - 2004) securities lending industry)
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Marguerite A. Piret (60) President and Chief Executive Officer, Newbury, Piret & Company, Director of New America
Inc. (investment banking firm) High Income Fund, Inc.
(closed-end investment
company)
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John Winthrop (72) President, John Winthrop & Co., Inc. (private investment firm) None
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Trust Officers
Positions Held Length of Service
Name and Age With the Trust and Term of Office
Dorothy E. Bourassa (60) Secretary Since 2004. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Christopher J. Kelley (43) Assistant Secretary Since 2004. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Mark E. Bradley (48) Treasurer Since March 2008.
Serves at the discretion
of the Board
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Luis I. Presutti (43) Assistant Treasurer Since 2004. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Gary Sullivan (50) Assistant Treasurer Since 2004. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Trust Officers
Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Officer
Dorothy E. Bourassa (60) Secretary of PIM-USA; Senior Vice President - Legal of Pioneer; None
Secretary/Clerk of most of PIM-USA's subsidiaries; and Secretary
of all of the Pioneer Funds since September 2003 (Assistant
Secretary from November 2000 to September 2003)
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Christopher J. Kelley (43) Associate General Counsel of Pioneer since January 2008 and None
Assistant Secretary of all of the Pioneer Funds since September
2003; Vice President and Senior Counsel of Pioneer from July
2002 to December 2007
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Mark E. Bradley (48) Vice President - Fund Accounting, Administration and Controller- None
ship Services of Pioneer; and Treasurer of all of the Pioneer
Funds since March 2008; Deputy Treasurer of Pioneer from
March 2004 to February 2008; Assistant Treasurer of all of the
Pioneer Funds from March 2004 to February 2008; and Treasurer
and Senior Vice President, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services
from 2002 to 2003
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Luis I. Presutti (43) Assistant Vice President - Fund Accounting, Administration and None
Controllership Services of Pioneer; and Assistant Treasurer of all
of the Pioneer Funds
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Gary Sullivan (50) Fund Accounting Manager - Fund Accounting, Administration and None
Controllership Services of Pioneer; and Assistant Treasurer of all
of the Pioneer Funds
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Trust Officers (continued)
Positions Held Length of Service
Name and Age With the Trust and Term of Office
Katherine Kim Sullivan (34) Assistant Treasurer Since 2004. Serves at
the discretion of the
Board
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Teri W. Anderholm (48) Chief Compliance Since January 2007.
Officer Serves at the discretion
of the Board
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Other Directorships
Name and Age Principal Occupation During Past Five Years Held by this Officer
Katherine Kim Sullivan (34) Fund Administration Manager - Fund Accounting, Administration None
and Controllership Services since June 2003 and Assistant
Treasurer of all of the Pioneer Funds since September 2003;
Assistant Vice President - Mutual Fund Operations of State Street
Corporation from June 2002 to June 2003 (formerly Deutsche
Bank Asset Management)
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Teri W. Anderholm (48) Chief Compliance Officer of Pioneer since December 2006 and of None
all the Pioneer Funds since January 2007; Vice President and
Compliance Officer, MFS Investment Management (August 2005
to December 2006); Consultant, Fidelity Investments (February
2005 to July 2005); Independent Consultant (July 1997 to
February 2005)
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This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.
The Fund files a complete statement of investments with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters for each fiscal year on
Form N-Q. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission's
web site at sec.gov. The filed form may also be viewed and copied at the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the
operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) Disclose whether, as of the end of the period covered by the report, the
registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's
principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting
officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of
whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. If
the registrant has not adopted such a code of ethics, explain why it has not
done so.
The registrant has adopted, as of the end of the period covered by this report,
a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller.
(b) For purposes of this Item, the term "code of ethics" means written standards
that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
(1) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual
or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional
relationships;
(2) Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in
reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the
Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and
regulations;
(4) The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an
appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5) Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c) The registrant must briefly describe the nature of any amendment, during the
period covered by the report, to a provision of its code of ethics that applies
to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of
ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item. The registrant must
file a copy of any such amendment as an exhibit pursuant to Item 10(a), unless
the registrant has elected to satisfy paragraph (f) of this Item by posting its
code of ethics on its website pursuant to paragraph (f)(2) of this Item, or by
undertaking to provide its code of ethics to any person without charge, upon
request, pursuant to paragraph (f)(3) of this Item.
The registrant has made no amendments to the code of ethics during the period
covered by this report.
(d) If the registrant has, during the period covered by the report, granted a
waiver, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics to
the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth
in paragraph (b) of this Item, the registrant must briefly describe the nature
of the waiver, the name of the person to whom the waiver was granted, and the
date of the waiver.
Not applicable.
(e) If the registrant intends to satisfy the disclosure requirement under
paragraph (c) or (d) of this Item regarding an amendment to, or a waiver from,
a provision of its code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal
executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or
controller, or persons performing similar functions and that relates to any
element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this
Item by posting such information on its Internet website, disclose the
registrant's Internet address and such intention.
Not applicable.
(f) The registrant must:
(1) File with the Commission, pursuant to Item 10(a), a copy of its code
of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller,
or persons performing similar functions, as an exhibit to its annual
report on this Form N-CSR;
(2) Post the text of such code of ethics on its Internet website and
disclose, in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR, its Internet
address and the fact that it has posted such code of ethics on its
Internet website; or
(3) Undertake in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR to provide to
any person without charge, upon request, a copy of such code of ethics
and explain the manner in which such request may be made.
See Item 10(2)
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
(a) (1) Disclose that the registrant's board of trustees has determined that
the registrant either:
(i) Has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee; or
(ii) Does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee.
The registrant's Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant has at
least one audit committee financial expert.
(2) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this Item, it must disclose the name of the audit committee
financial expert and whether that person is "independent." In order to be
considered "independent" for purposes of this Item, a member of an audit
committee may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit
committee, the board of trustees, or any other board committee:
(i) Accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory, or other
compensatory fee from the issuer; or
(ii) Be an "interested person" of the investment company as defined in
Section 2(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(19)).
Ms. Marguerite A. Piret, an independent trustee, is such an audit committee
financial expert.
(3) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph (a)(1)
(ii) of this Item, it must explain why it does not have an audit committee
financial expert.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT FEES, the aggregate fees billed for each
of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or
services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with
statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.
Audit Fees
Fees for audit services provided to the Series, including fees
associated with the filings of its Form N-1A, totaled
approximately $142,000 in 2008 and approximately $136,700
in 2007.
(b) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT-RELATED FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the
principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit
of the registrant's financial statements and are not reported under
paragraph (a) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the
services comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
Audit-Related Fees
There were no audit-related services in 2008 or 2007.
(c) Disclose, under the caption TAX FEES, the aggregate fees billed in each of
the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. Registrants shall
describe the nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this
category.
Tax Fees
Fees for tax compliance services, primarily for tax returns,
totaled $33,160 in 2008 and $31,280 in 2007.
(d) Disclose, under the caption ALL OTHER FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the
principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through
(c) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the services
comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
Other Fees
There were no other services provided to the Series during the
fiscal years ended July 31, 2008 and 2007.
(e) (1) Disclose the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures
described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
PIONEER FUNDS
APPROVAL OF AUDIT, AUDIT-RELATED, TAX AND OTHER SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
SECTION I - POLICY PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
The Pioneer Funds recognize the importance of maintaining the independence of
their outside auditors. Maintaining independence is a shared responsibility
involving Pioneer Investment Management, Inc ("PIM"), the audit committee and
the independent auditors.
The Funds recognize that a Fund's independent auditors: 1) possess knowledge of
the Funds, 2) are able to incorporate certain services into the scope of the
audit, thereby avoiding redundant work, cost and disruption of Fund personnel
and processes, and 3) have expertise that has value to the Funds. As a result,
there are situations where it is desirable to use the Fund's independent
auditors for services in addition to the annual audit and where the potential
for conflicts of interests are minimal. Consequently, this policy, which is
intended to comply with Rule 210.2-01(C)(7), sets forth guidelines and
procedures to be followed by the Funds when retaining the independent audit firm
to perform audit, audit-related tax and other services under those
circumstances, while also maintaining independence.
Approval of a service in accordance with this policy for a Fund shall also
constitute approval for any other Fund whose pre-approval is required pursuant
to Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(ii).
In addition to the procedures set forth in this policy, any non-audit services
that may be provided consistently with Rule 210.2-01 may be approved by the
Audit Committee itself and any pre-approval that may be waived in accordance
with Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) is hereby waived.
Selection of a Fund's independent auditors and their compensation shall be
determined by the Audit Committee and shall not be subject to this policy.
SECTION II - POLICY
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SERVICE SERVICE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
CATEGORY
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I. AUDIT Services that are directly o Accounting research assistance
SERVICES related to performing the o SEC consultation, registration
independent audit of the Funds statements, and reporting
o Tax accrual related matters
o Implementation of new accounting
standards
o Compliance letters (e.g. rating agency
letters)
o Regulatory reviews and assistance
regarding financial matters
o Semi-annual reviews (if requested)
o Comfort letters for closed end
offerings
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II. Services which are not o AICPA attest and agreed-upon procedures
AUDIT-RELATED prohibited under Rule o Technology control assessments
SERVICES 210.2-01(C)(4) (the "Rule") o Financial reporting control assessments
and are related extensions of o Enterprise security architecture
the audit services support the assessment
audit, or use the
knowledge/expertise gained
from the audit procedures as a
foundation to complete the
project. In most cases, if
the Audit-Related Services are
not performed by the Audit
firm, the scope of the Audit
Services would likely
increase. The Services are
typically well-defined and
governed by accounting
professional standards (AICPA,
SEC, etc.)
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the audit period for all services and related fees
pre-approved specific service reported at each regularly
subcategories. Approval of the scheduled Audit Committee
independent auditors as meeting.
auditors for a Fund shall
constitute pre approval for
these services.
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the fund fiscal year within services and related fees
a specified dollar limit (including comparison to
for all pre-approved specified dollar limits)
specific service subcategories reported quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limit for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for Audit-Related
Services not denoted as
"pre-approved", or
to add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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III. TAX SERVICES Services which are not o Tax planning and support
prohibited by the Rule, o Tax controversy assistance
if an officer of the Fund o Tax compliance, tax returns, excise
determines that using the tax returns and support
Fund's auditor to provide o Tax opinions
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption, or
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year all such services and
within a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for tax services not
denoted as pre-approved, or to add a specific
service subcategory as
"pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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IV. OTHER SERVICES Services which are not o Business Risk Management support
prohibited by the Rule, o Other control and regulatory
A. SYNERGISTIC, if an officer of the Fund compliance projects
UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS determines that using the
Fund's auditor to provide
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption,
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality, or where
the Fund's auditors
posses unique or superior
qualifications to provide
these services, resulting
in superior value and
results for the Fund.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year within all such services and
a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for "Synergistic" or
"Unique Qualifications" Other
Services not denoted as
pre-approved to the left, or to
add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PROHIBITED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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PROHIBITED SERVICES Services which result 1. Bookkeeping or other services
in the auditors losing related to the accounting records or
independence status financial statements of the audit
under the Rule. client*
2. Financial information systems design
and implementation*
3. Appraisal or valuation services,
fairness* opinions, or
contribution-in-kind reports
4. Actuarial services (i.e., setting
actuarial reserves versus actuarial
audit work)*
5. Internal audit outsourcing services*
6. Management functions or human
resources
7. Broker or dealer, investment
advisor, or investment banking services
8. Legal services and expert services
unrelated to the audit
9. Any other service that the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board
determines, by regulation, is
impermissible
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o These services are not to be o A summary of all
performed with the exception of the(*) services and related
services that may be permitted fees reported at each
if they would not be subject to audit regularly scheduled
procedures at the audit client (as Audit Committee meeting
defined in rule 2-01(f)(4)) level will serve as continual
the firm providing the service. confirmation that has
not provided any
restricted services.
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GENERAL AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY:
o For all projects, the officers of the Funds and the Fund's auditors will each
make an assessment to determine that any proposed projects will not impair
independence.
o Potential services will be classified into the four non-restricted service
categories and the "Approval of Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and Other
Services" Policy above will be applied. Any services outside the specific
pre-approved service subcategories set forth above must be specifically
approved by the Audit Committee.
o At least quarterly, the Audit Committee shall review a report summarizing the
services by service category, including fees, provided by the Audit firm as
set forth in the above policy.
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(2) Disclose the percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b)
through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant
to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
Non-Audit Services
Beginning with non-audit service contracts entered into on or
after May 6, 2003, the effective date of the new SEC pre-
approval rules, the Fund's audit committee is required to pre-
approve services to affiliates defined by SEC rules to the
extent that the services are determined to have a direct impact
on the operations or financial reporting of the Fund. For the
years ended July 31, 2008 and 2007, there were no services
provided to an affiliate that required the Fund's audit
committee pre-approval.
(f) If greater than 50 percent, disclose the percentage of hours expended on the
principal accountant's engagement to audit the registrant's financial statements
for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by
persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
N/A
(g) Disclose the aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant
for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's
investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily
portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of
the last two fiscal years of the registrant.
Aggregate Non-Audit Fees
The aggregate non-audit fees for the Fund and affiliates, as
previously defined, totaled approximately $33,160 in 2007 and
$31,280 in 2006.
(h) Disclose whether the registrant's audit committee of the board of trustees
has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to
the registrant's investment adviser (not including any subadviser whose role is
primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another
investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the
registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of
Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal
accountant's independence.
The Fund's audit committee of the Board of Trustees has
considered whether the provision of non-audit services that
were rendered to the Affiliates (as defined) that were not pre-
approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of
Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal
accountant's independence.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
(a) If the registrant is a listed issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10A-3), state whether
or not the registrant has a separately-designated standing
audit committee established in accordance with Section
3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)).
If the registrant has such a committee, however designated,
identify each committee member. If the entire board of directors
is acting as the registrants audit committee as specified in
Section 3(a)(58)(B) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(B)),
so state.
N/A
(b) If applicable, provide the disclosure required by Rule 10A-3(d)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10A-3(d)) regarding an exemption
from the listing standards for audit committees.
N/A
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
File Schedule I Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers
as of the close of the reporting period as set forth in 210.12-
12 of Regulation S-X [17 CFR 210.12-12], unless the schedule is
included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item
1 of this Form.
Included in Item 1
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
A closed-end management investment company that is filing an annual report on
this Form N-CSR must, unless it invests exclusively in non-voting securities,
describe the policies and procedures that it uses to determine how to vote
proxies relating to portfolio securities, including the procedures that the
company uses when a vote presents a conflict between the interests of its
shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the company's investment adviser;
principal underwriter; or any affiliated person (as defined in Section 2(a)(3)
of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(3)) and the rules
thereunder) of the company, its investment adviser, or its principal
underwriter, on the other. Include any policies and procedures of the company's
investment adviser, or any other third party, that the company uses, or that are
used on the company's behalf, to determine how to vote proxies relating to
portfolio securities.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment
Companies.
(a) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company that
is filing an annual report on this Form N-CSR,provide the following
information:
(1) State the name, title, and length of service of the person or persons
employed by or associated with the registrant or an investment adviser
of the registrant who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management
of the registrants portfolio (Portfolio Manager). Also state each Portfolio
Managers business experience during the past 5 years.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management
Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
(a) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company,
in the following tabular format, provide the information specified in
paragraph (b) of this Item with respect to any purchase made by or on
behalf of the registrant or any affiliated purchaser, as defined in
Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10b-18(a)(3)), of
shares or other units of any class of the registrants equity securities
that is registered by the registrant pursuant to Section 12 of the
Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 781). Instruction to paragraph (a). Disclose
all purchases covered by this Item, including purchases that do not
satisfy the conditions of the safe harbor of Rule 10b-18 under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10b-18), made in the period covered by the
report. Provide disclosures covering repurchases made on a monthly basis.
For example, if the reporting period began on January 16 and ended on
July 15, the chart would show repurchases for the months from January 16
through February 15, February 16 through March 15, March 16 through
April 15, April 16 through May 15, May 16 through June 15, and June 16
through July 15.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Describe any material changes to the procedures by which shareholders
may recommend nominees to the registrants board of directors, where
those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided
disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 7(d)(2)(ii)(G)
of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101), or this Item.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the
shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrants board of
directors since the registrant last provided disclosure in response
to the requirements of Item 7(d)(2)(ii)(G) of Schedule 14(A) in
its definitive proxy statement, or this Item.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Disclose the conclusions of the registrant's principal executive officer or
officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing
similar functions, about the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act (17 CFR
270.30a-2(c))) based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of
a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the
disclosure required by this paragraph.
The registrant's principal executive officer
and principal financial officer have
concluded that the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures are effective based
on their evaluation of these controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days of the
filing date of this report.
(b) Disclose whether or not there were significant changes in the registrant's
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these
controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
There were no significant changes in the
registrant's internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the second
fiscal quarter of the period covered by this
report that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant's internal control over financial
reporting.
The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial
officer, however, voluntarily are reporting the following information:
In August of 2006 the registrant's investment adviser
enhanced its internal procedures for reporting performance
information required to be included in prospectuses.
Those enhancements involved additional internal controls
over the appropriateness of performance data
generated for this purpose. Such enhancements were made
following an internal review which identified
prospectuses relating to certain classes of shares of
a limited number of registrants where, inadvertently,
performance information not reflecting the deduction of
applicable sales charges was included. Those prospectuses
were revised, and the revised prospectuses were distributed to
shareholders.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form. Letter or number the
exhibits in the sequence indicated.
(a) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the
disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to
satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit.
(b) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal
financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act
(17 CFR 270.30a-2).
Filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
[See General Instruction F]
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr, President
Date September 29, 2008
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr., President
Date September 29, 2008
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley, Treasurer
Date September 29, 2008
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.