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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-07870
Pioneer Real Estate Shares
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP code)
Terrence J. Cullen, 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: December 31
Date of reporting period: January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREOWNERS.
Pioneer Real
Estate Shares
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Semiannual Report | June 30, 2010
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Ticker Symbols:
Class A PWREX
Class B PBREX
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Table of Contents
Letter to Shareowners 2
Portfolio Management Discussion 4
Portfolio Summary 8
Prices and Distributions 9
Performance Update 10
Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses 14
Schedule of Investments 16
Financial Statements 21
Notes to Financial Statements 29
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 36
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President's Letter
Dear Shareowner,
Stock and bond markets around the globe have begun to recover over the past
year from one of their most tumultuous periods in history. This is a welcome
relief, and we are generally optimistic about the prospects for the economy
going forward. Still, challenges remain. Unemployment is high; consumer demand
and loan growth are weak; and housing has not returned to normal.
At Pioneer, we have long advocated the benefits of investing for the long term.
This strategy has generally performed well for many investors. Those who
remained invested in the market during the downturn have most likely seen their
portfolios start to recover over the past year, as the Dow Jones Industrial
Average climbed back from the depressed levels we saw in early 2009. Many bond
investors have similarly seen a strong rebound, with a broad-based recovery
occurring across many different fixed-income asset classes. The riskiest asset
classes, such as high-yield bonds, outperformed other fixed-income asset
classes during most of 2009.
At Pioneer, we are not changing the approach to investing that we have used for
more than 80 years. We remain focused on company fundamentals and risk
management. Our investment process is based on careful research into individual
companies, quantitative analysis, and active portfolio management. This
three-pillared process, which we apply to each of our portfolios, is supported
by an integrated team approach and is designed to carefully balance risk and
reward. While we see potential opportunities for making money in many corners
of the markets around the globe, it takes research and experience to separate
solid investment opportunities from speculation.
Following this difficult period, many investors are rethinking their approach
to investing and risk management. Some are questioning whether the basic
investment principles they were taught in the past are still useful in today's
markets. Complicating matters is that financial markets remain unpredictable.
Our advice, as always, is to work closely with a trusted financial advisor to
discuss your goals and work together to develop an investment strategy that
meets your individual needs. There is no single best strategy that works for
every investor.
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We invite you to learn more about Pioneer and our time-tested approach to
investing by consulting with your financial advisor or visiting us online at
www.pioneerinvestments.com. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and we thank
you for investing with Pioneer.
Sincerely,
/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.
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Portfolio Management Discussion | 6/30/10
Investor concerns about the viability of the economic recovery, sputtering
employment growth, Europe's sovereign debt crisis, and the oil spill in the
Gulf of Mexico weighed heavily on stocks during the first half of 2010.
However, real estate investments held up much better than the broader equity
markets, which generally posted negative returns for the six months ended June
30, 2010. In the following interview, Matthew Troxell of AEW Capital
Management, L.P., the Fund's sub-adviser, discusses his strategies for managing
Pioneer Real Estate Shares amidst the increased volatility over the six months
ended June 30, 2010.
Q How did the real estate market fare over the six months ended June 30, 2010?
A While the real estate sector was not necessarily immune to the broader market
woes, it outperformed the major U.S. stock markets considerably over the
six-month period, due in large part to positive year-to-date fund flows into
the sector, a stabilization of real estate market fundamentals, low interest
rates, and increased demand for higher-yielding securities. Real estate
investment trusts (REITs) also were aided early in the period by news that
Simon Property Group, along with other REITs, expressed an interest in buying
all or most of General Growth Properties.
Q How did the Fund perform in that environment over the six months ended June
30, 2010?
A For the six months ended June 30, 2010, Pioneer Real Estate Shares' Class A
shares returned 7.11% at net asset value, while the Fund's benchmark, the
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. REIT Index1, returned 5.70%.
Over the same period, the average return of the 235 funds in Lipper's Real
Estate Funds category was 5.21%.
The Fund's solid outperformance relative to the benchmark was attributable to
strong stock selection in the office, industrial and storage sectors. From a
sector-allocation perspective, the Fund's overweights in the outperforming
apartment and storage sectors also contributed positively to relative
performance. However, the Fund's underweight in the hotel sector, which
outperformed, was a detractor. Also, a modest cash balance detracted from
performance relative to the benchmark in light of the REIT sector's positive
absolute returns for the six-month period.
Q Did the Fund's investment strategy change during the six-month period ended
June 30, 2010?
A Our investment strategy did not change materially during the period, nor did
we make any significant changes to the Fund's portfolio. We continue to
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maintain a portfolio that is well diversified by property type and geography,
making changes continually at the margin to overweight or underweight sectors
and individual stocks depending upon our view of market conditions and
company-specific variables, respectively.
Q What holdings contributed positively to the Fund's performance over the six
months ended June 30, 2010?
A The Fund's overweight positions in top-performing DuPont Fabros Technology,
which owns and operates wholesale data centers, the apartment REIT Equity
Residential, and storage REIT Extra Space Storage were particularly rewarding
to performance over the six-month period. DuPont Fabros Technology's
performance was due in large part to the stabilized condition of the company's
existing property portfolio and continued steady demand for wholesale data
center space. The company's stock also enjoyed a favorable reception by
investors to its equity offering in May 2010. The performance of Equity
Residential reflected the defensive characteristics of the company's solid
balance sheet, its high-quality portfolio, and the belief that the company is
well positioned to benefit from rising rents in many of its core markets.
Extra Space Storage's outperformance also was driven largely by the company's
stable balance sheet and high-quality asset portfolio as well as its continued
solid operating results and manageable development pipeline.
Q What holdings proved most disappointing for the Fund during the six months
ended June 30, 2010?
A While the reporting period was very rewarding on an absolute and relative
basis, there were some disappointments, including an overweight exposure to
apartment REIT Camden Property Trust and hotel REIT PebbleBrook Hotel Trust.
Camden was one of the strongest-performing multifamily companies in 2009, and
so some retrenchment in its stock price during the first half of this year was
not surprising and may have been attributable to profit-taking. The company's
first quarter announcement of a reduction in its development and
predevelopment activity, which resulted in a one-time impairment charge, also
contributed to its underperformance. We continue to maintain a Fund overweight
in Camden, as we believe it represents a solid relative value in the apartment
sector and, given its strong balance sheet and solid management team, is well
positioned to benefit from an eventual improvement in the apartment market's
fundamentals. PebbleBrook Hotel Trust lagged its hotel peers during the
six-month period due to management's decision not to deploy the majority of
cash raised from its December 2009 initial public offering until late in the
reporting period, when the company announced several acquisitions. We believe
the company represents an attractive relative value in the hotel sector due to
its unburdened balance sheet and enviable positioning, given its ability to
continue acquiring high-quality assets.
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Q Given the U.S. economy's uneven recovery, how have the various property types
in which the Fund's assets are invested been faring?
A Leasing demand fundamentals remain weak in most sectors and vacancy rates are
at record levels in retail and industrial markets, and still deteriorating in
most office markets. Some office market rents are down by more than 20% from
their peak levels of a few years ago, and are down by even more if leasing
incentives and tenant improvements are factored in. The apartment sector
improved in the first half of 2010 and, by some measures, has seen occupancies
improve substantially. That sector benefits from shorter leases in an economic
recovery and, true to form, has been the earliest of the four major sectors to
turn the corner, though the gains thus far have been modest.
Outside of the apartment sector, there has been some improvement in the rate
of decline in the rest of the major real estate sectors. Vacancy rates have
been climbing at a much slower rate in recent quarters, and we still expect
that such measures will begin to top out during 2010, though the recent
weakness in labor markets could push that into 2011. Even rent declines have
been flattening recently, and the NCREIF (National Council of Real Estate
Investment Fiduciaries) Index of private real estate returns was modestly
positive in the first quarter of 2010. That said, we feel it will take some
time for markets to bottom out. Demand has been the primary driver of leasing
weakness, as supply pipelines were never overly large and the credit crisis
put many new and even ongoing projects on the shelf. Going forward, we expect
net operating income (NOI) in the office, retail and, to some extent,
industrial sectors to be held back by the expiration of leases signed before
the downturn, with the office sector's NOI being the last to recover given the
longer-term nature of those leases.
In the hotel sector, revenue per available room (REVPAR) growth has been
positive for much of 2010, although that is largely a function of comparisons
to the depressed markets from a year earlier. Occupancies are running several
percentage points ahead of 2009, but rates are flat. We believe hotel
fundamentals should continue to improve through 2011, though they could be
particularly sensitive to any lack of confidence in the business sector.
Q What is your outlook for the balance of 2010?
A The U.S. REIT market has made solid gains since the sector's rally began in
March 2009. Companies have benefited from their ability to focus on
streamlining operations and improving balance sheets. While the recent
pullback has brought valuations to more realistic -- but still above average
-- levels, we believe performance expectations for the remainder of 2010
should be tempered. We think prices have limited room to move much higher in
the near term considering the current backdrop of uncertainty in
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the broader stock market and the economy. Economic data in June has indicated
that the economy could be slowing, which, in turn, could put some pressure on
the future NOI growth of REITs, and on property values.
We expect the REIT sector's direction over the near term will continue to be
guided by macroeconomic developments, such as conditions in the credit and job
markets. Our investment process for the Fund will continue to focus on
security selection within each property sector, emphasizing those companies
that we believe represent the greatest relative value, the strongest price
appreciation potential, and the lowest downside risk.
1 The MSCI information may only be used for your internal use, may not be
reproduced or redisseminated in any form and may not be used as a basis for
or a component of any financial instruments or products or indices. None of
the MSCI information is intended to constitute investment advice or a
recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment
decision and may not be relied on as such. Historical data and analysis
should not be taken as an indication or guarantee of any future performance
analysis, forecast or prediction. The MSCI information is provided on an "as
is" basis and the user of this information assumes the entire risk of any
use made of this information. MSCI, each of its affiliates and each other
person involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating any MSCI
information (collectively, the "MSCI Parties") expressly disclaims all
warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality,
accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to this information. Without
limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall any MSCI Party have any
liability for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive,
consequential (including, without limitation, lost profits) or any other
damages. (www.mscibarra.com)
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments on pages 16-20 for a full listing
of Fund securities.
The Fund invests in REIT securities, the value of which can fall for a variety
of reasons, such as declines in rental income, fluctuating interest rates, poor
property management, environmental liabilities, uninsured damage, increased
competition, or changes in real estate tax laws. At times, the Fund's
investments may represent industries or industry sectors that are interrelated
or have common risks, making it more susceptible to any economic, political, or
regulatory developments or other risks affecting those industries or sectors.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee
that market forecasts discussed will be realized.
Any information in this shareholder 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.
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Portfolio Summary | 6/30/10
Portfolio Diversification
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(As a percentage of total investment portfolio)
[THE DATA BELOW IS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
U.S. Common Stocks 80.6%
Temporary Cash Investments 19.4%
Sector Diversification
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)
[THE DATA BELOW IS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Apartment 16.9%
Office 14.2%
Regional Mall 13.8%
Health Care 11.5%
Shopping Center 10.0%
Industrial 7.9%
Storage 7.8%
Diversified 7.7%
Hotel 6.0%
Triple Net Lease 3.4%
Manufactured Home 0.8%
10 Largest Holdings
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)
1. Simon Property Group, Inc. 9.83%
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2. Equity Residential Property Trust 7.10
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3. Public Storage, Inc. 5.12
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4. Vornado Realty Trust 5.03
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5. AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 5.02
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6. Boston Properties, Inc. 4.97
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7. HCP, Inc. 4.18
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8. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 4.03
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9. Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. 3.99
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10. The Macerich Co. 3.54
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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
securities listed.
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Prices and Distributions | 6/30/10
Net Asset Value per Share
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Class 6/30/10 12/31/09
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A $17.22 $16.24
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B $16.99 $16.03
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C $17.01 $16.06
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Y $17.20 $16.23
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Distributions per Share: 1/1/10-6/30/10
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Net
Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Class Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
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A $0.1800 $ -- $ --
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B $0.0700 $ -- $ --
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C $0.1200 $ -- $ --
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Y $0.2400 $ -- $ --
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Performance Update | 6/30/10 Class A Shares
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 Real Estate Shares at public offering price,
compared to that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. REIT
Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2010)
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Net Asset Public Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
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10 Years 9.36% 8.72%
5 Years 0.28 -0.90
1 Year 54.43 45.51
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2010)
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Gross Net
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1.85% 1.85%
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[THE DATA BELOW IS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Real
Estate Shares MSCI U.S. REIT Index
6/00 $ 9,425 $10,000
11,284 12,354
6/02 12,871 14,339
13,197 14,903
6/04 16,906 18,827
22,739 25,026
6/06 28,041 29,944
30,722 33,553
6/08 25,983 28,807
14,935 16,207
6/10 23,064 25,159
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 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 MSCI U.S. REIT Index is a widely used index comprising a broad
representation of the most actively traded real estate trusts, and is designed
to be a measure of real estate equity performance. Index returns assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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Performance Update | 6/30/10 Class B Shares
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 Real Estate Shares, compared to that of the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. REIT Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2010)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years 8.32% 8.32%
5 Years -0.81 -0.81
1 Year 52.49 48.49
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2010)
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Gross Net
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3.25% 3.25%
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[THE DATA BELOW IS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Real
Estate Shares MSCI U.S. REIT Index
6/00 $10,000 $10,000
11,875 12,354
6/02 13,435 14,339
13,669 14,903
6/04 17,370 18,827
23,166 25,026
6/06 28,302 29,944
30,736 33,553
6/08 25,736 28,807
14,583 16,207
6/10 22,237 25,159
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.
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 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 MSCI U.S. REIT Index is a widely used index comprising a broad
representation of the most actively traded real estate trusts, and is designed
to be a measure of real estate equity performance. Index returns assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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Performance Update | 6/30/10 Class C Shares
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 Real Estate Shares, compared to that of the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. REIT Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2010)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years 8.46% 8.46%
5 Years -0.60 -0.60
1 Year 53.07 53.07
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2010)
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Gross Net
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2.89% 2.89%
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[THE DATA BELOW IS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Real
Estate Shares MSCI U.S. REIT Index
6/00 $10,000 $10,000
11,868 12,354
6/02 13,434 14,339
13,678 14,903
6/04 17,389 18,827
23,212 25,026
6/06 28,385 29,944
30,836 33,553
6/08 25,853 28,807
14,713 16,207
6/10 22,522 25,159
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). The performance of Class C shares does not
reflect the 1% front-end sales charge in effect prior to February 1, 2004. If
you paid a 1% sales charge, your returns would be lower than those shown above.
"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 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 MSCI U.S. REIT Index is a widely used index comprising a broad
representation of the most actively traded real estate trusts, and is designed
to be a measure of real estate equity performance. Index returns assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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Performance Update | 6/30/10 Class Y Shares
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 Real Estate Shares, compared to that of the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. REIT Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2010)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years 9.99% 9.99%
5 Years 0.90 0.90
1 Year 55.46 55.46
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2010)
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Gross Net
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1.06% 1.06%
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[THE DATA BELOW IS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Real
Estate Shares MSCI U.S. REIT Index
6/00 $10,000 $10,000
12,029 12,354
6/02 13,786 14,339
14,228 14,903
6/04 18,331 18,827
24,778 25,026
6/06 30,709 29,944
33,809 33,553
6/08 28,745 28,807
16,672 16,207
6/10 25,919 25,159
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 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 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 MSCI U.S. REIT Index is a widely used index comprising a broad
representation of the most actively traded real estate trusts, and is designed
to be a measure of real estate equity performance. Index returns assume
reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees,
expenses or sales charges. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses
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 Real Estate Shares
Based on actual returns from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010.
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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 1/1/10
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Ending Account $1,071.10 $1,064.10 $1,066.40 $1,074.10
Value on 6/30/10
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Expenses Paid $8.42 $15.05 $12.81 $5.14
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.64%, 2.94%,
2.50% and 1.00% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period,
multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
14 Pioneer Real Estate Shares | Semiannual Report | 6/30/10
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 Real Estate Shares
Based on a hypothetical 5% return per year before expenses, reflecting the
period from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010.
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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 1/1/10
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Ending Account $1,016.66 $1,010.22 $1,012.40 $1,019.84
Value on 6/30/10
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Expenses Paid $8.20 $14.65 $12.47 $5.01
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.64%, 2.94%,
2.50% and 1.00% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period,
multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/10 (unaudited)
Shares Value
COMMON STOCKS -- 98.5%
CONSUMER SERVICES -- 1.4%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines -- 1.4%
42,600 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. $ 1,764,918
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Total Consumer Services $ 1,764,918
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REAL ESTATE -- 97.1%
Diversified Real Estate Activities -- 0.6%
39,500 Pebblebrook Hotel Trust* $ 744,575
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Diversified Real Estate Investment Trusts -- 8.8%
21,200 Excel Trust, Inc.* $ 254,400
131,500 Liberty Property Trust (b) 3,793,775
90,900 Retail Opportunity Investment Corp. 877,185
87,200 Vornado Realty Trust (b) 6,361,240
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$ 11,286,600
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Industrial Real Estate Investment Trusts -- 7.2%
100,500 AMB Property Corp. $ 2,382,855
520,100 DCT Industrial Trust, Inc. (b) 2,350,852
125,800 Dupont Fabros Technology, Inc. 3,089,648
102,000 First Potomac Realty Trust 1,465,740
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$ 9,289,095
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Office Real Estate Investment Trusts -- 14.3%
15,700 Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (b) $ 994,909
150,000 BioMed Property Trust, Inc. (b) 2,413,500
88,000 Boston Properties, Inc. (b) 6,277,920
47,000 Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (b) 2,710,960
26,900 Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.* 464,025
114,300 Kilroy Realty Corp. 3,398,139
21,300 Mack-Cali Realty Corp. 633,249
76,700 Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (b) 1,436,591
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$ 18,329,293
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Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts -- 17.5%
67,900 AvalonBay Communities, Inc.*(b) $ 6,339,823
90,700 Camden Property Trust*(b) 3,705,095
22,100 Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. 1,065,883
215,500 Equity Residential Property Trust 8,973,420
23,900 Essex Property Trust, Inc. (b) 2,331,206
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$ 22,415,427
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Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts -- 24.1%
46,800 Developers Diversified Realty Corp. $ 463,320
63,700 Federal Realty Investment Trust (b) 4,476,199
95,600 Kimco Realty Corp. 1,284,864
239,800 Kite Realty Group Trust 1,002,364
79,000 National Retail Properties, Inc. (b) 1,693,760
69,000 Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust 696,900
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
16 Pioneer Real Estate Shares | Semiannual Report | 6/30/10
Shares Value
Retail Real Estate Investment Trusts -- (continued)
15,600 Realty Income Corp. (b) $ 473,148
99,800 Regency Centers Corp. (b) 3,433,120
153,881 Simon Property Group, Inc. 12,425,891
15,100 Taubman Centers, Inc. (b) 568,213
120,000 The Macerich Co. (b) 4,478,400
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$ 30,996,179
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Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts -- 24.6%
55,500 Entertainment Properties Trust (b) $ 2,112,885
248,900 Extra Space Storage, Inc. 3,459,710
164,000 HCP, Inc. (b) 5,289,000
23,300 HealthCare REIT, Inc. (b) 981,396
378,000 Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 5,095,440
141,000 Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. 5,043,570
157,300 Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (b) 3,134,989
73,600 Public Storage, Inc. 6,470,176
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$ 31,587,166
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Total Real Estate $124,648,335
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $86,045,963) $126,413,253
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Principal
Amount($)
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TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS -- 23.7%
Securities Lending Collateral -- 23.7% (c)
Certificates of Deposit:
882,717 Bank of Nova Scotia, 0.47%, 9/7/10 $ 882,717
882,717 Barclays, 0.30%, 7/23/10 882,717
970,989 CBA Financial, 0.56%, 1/3/11 970,989
882,717 Deutschebank, 0.30%, 7/19/10 882,717
529,630 DnB NOR Bank ASA NY, 0.49%, 8/26/10 529,630
882,718 Rabobank Nederland NY, 0.23%, 7/6/10 882,718
882,717 Royal Bank of Canada, 0.26%, 1/21/11 882,717
882,717 Svenska NY, 0.265%, 7/19/10 882,717
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$ 6,796,922
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Commercial Paper:
529,630 American Honda Finance, 0.38%, 5/4/11 $ 529,630
353,087 American Honda Finance, 0.38%, 4/15/11 353,087
116,780 Caterpillar Financial Services, 0.47%, 8/20/10 116,780
882,882 Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.31%, 6/1/11 882,882
353,037 NABPP, 0.28%, 7/19/10 353,037
441,163 PARFIN, 0.39%, 8/11/10 441,163
882,683 SOCNAM, 0.28%, 7/6/10 882,683
705,696 CHARF, 0.46%, 8/23/10 705,696
529,220 CLIPPR, 0.45%, 9/1/10 529,220
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/10 (unaudited) (continued)
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Principal
Amount($)
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Commercial Paper -- (continued)
367,399 FAIRPP, 0.50%, 8/16/10 $ 367,399
441,003 FASCO, 0.46%, 9/2/10 441,003
405,695 FASCO, 0.45%, 9/9/10 405,695
617,875 SRCPP, 0.26%, 7/7/10 617,875
619,346 STRAIT, 0.43%, 8/23/10 619,346
425,850 TBLLC, 0.40%, 8/9/10 425,850
882,539 Varfun, 0.29%, 7/26/10 882,539
798,077 CME, Inc., 1.00%, 8/6/10 798,077
264,866 GE Capital Corp., 0.64%, 8/20/10 264,866
95,550 GE Capital Corp., 0.40%, 10/21/10 95,550
96,210 GE Capital Corp., 0.35%, 10/6/10 96,210
441,313 GE, 0.37%, 1/26/11 441,313
88,196 GE Capital Corp., 0.33%, 6/6/11 88,196
98,426 John Deere Capital Corp., 0.32%, 7/16/10 98,426
746,464 JPMorgan Chase & Co., 0.57%, 9/24/10 746,464
1,000,751 Santander, 0.30%, 7/23/10 1,000,751
882,717 Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.35%, 1/10/11 882,717
529,662 Wachovia, 0.64%, 3/22/11 529,662
247,187 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 0.22%, 7/1/10 247,187
353,028 WFC, 0.60%, 12/2/10 353,028
882,717 WESTPAC, 0.39%, 11/5/10 882,717
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$ 15,079,049
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Tri-party Repurchase Agreements:
1,107,457 Barclays, 0.1%, 7/1/10 $ 1,107,457
2,206,793 Deutsche Bank, 0.3%, 7/1/10 2,206,793
2,648,152 RBS Securities, Inc., 0.5%, 7/1/10 2,648,152
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$ 5,962,402
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Shares
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Money Market Mutual Funds:
1,324,076 Blackrock Liquidity Temp Cash Fund $ 1,324,076
1,324,076 Dreyfus Preferred Money Market Fund 1,324,076
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$ 2,648,152
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Total Securities Lending Collateral $ 30,486,525
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS
(Cost $30,486,525) $ 30,486,525
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES -- 122.2%
(Cost $116,532,488) (a) $156,899,778
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (22.2)% $(28,479,460)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $128,420,318
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
18 Pioneer Real Estate Shares | Semiannual Report | 6/30/10
* Non-income producing security.
(a) At June 30, 2010, the net unrealized gain on investments based on cost for
federal income tax purposes of $124,394,309 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in which there is an
excess of value over tax cost $ 44,027,095
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments in which there is an
excess of tax cost over value (11,521,626)
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Net unrealized gain $32,505,469
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(b) At June 30, 2010, the following securities were out on loan:
Shares Security Value
5,000 Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. $ 316,850
41,800 AvalonBay Communities, Inc. * 3,902,866
115,600 BioMed Property Trust, Inc. 1,860,004
11,500 Boston Properties, Inc. 820,410
35,400 Camden Property Trust * 1,446,090
130,000 DCT Industrial Trust, Inc. 587,600
47,000 Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 2,710,960
25,100 Entertainment Properties Trust 955,557
13,050 Essex Property Trust, Inc. 1,272,897
1,000 Federal Realty Investment Trust 70,270
24,300 HCP, Inc. 783,675
12,200 HealthCare REIT, Inc. 513,864
25,000 Liberty Property Trust 721,250
118,800 The Macerich Co. 4,433,616
77,000 National Retail Properties, Inc. 1,650,880
24,400 Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. 486,292
52,200 Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. 977,706
15,400 Realty Income Corp. 467,082
78,500 Regency Centers Corp. 2,700,400
12,300 Taubman Centers, Inc. 462,849
34,400 Vornado Realty Trust 2,509,480
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Total $29,650,598
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(c) Securities lending collateral is managed by Credit Suisse AG, New York
Branch.
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding temporary cash investments) for
the six months ended June 30, 2010 aggregated $6,180,320 and $12,552,739,
respectively.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments.
These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Real Estate Shares | Semiannual Report | 6/30/10 19
Schedule of Investments | 6/30/10 (unaudited) (continued)
Highest priority is given to Level 1 inputs and lowest priority is given to
Level 3.
Level 1 -- quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 -- other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for
similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk,
etc.)
Level 3 -- significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own
assumptions in determining fair value of investments)
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2010, in valuing
the Fund's assets:
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
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Common Stocks $126,413,253 $ -- $ -- $126,413,253
Temporary Cash Investments -- 27,838,373 -- 27,838,373
Money Market Mutual Funds 2,648,152 -- -- 2,648,152
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Total $129,061,405 $27,838,373 $ -- $156,899,778
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
20 Pioneer Real Estate Shares | Semiannual Report | 6/30/10
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 6/30/10 (unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investment in securities (including securities loaned of
$29,650,598)(cost $116,532,488) $156,899,778
Cash 1,387,791
Receivables --
Investment securities sold 499,785
Fund shares sold 24,741
Dividends and interest 507,845
Other 35,720
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Total assets $159,355,660
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LIABILITIES:
Payables --
Investment securities purchased $ 304,929
Fund shares repurchased 66,922
Upon return of securities loaned 30,486,525
Due to affiliates 38,369
Accrued expenses 38,597
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Total liabilities $ 30,935,342
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NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital $124,584,245
Undistributed net investment income 72,371
Accumulated net realized loss on investments (36,603,588)
Net unrealized gain on investments 40,367,290
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Total net assets $128,420,318
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
(No par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
Class A (based on $68,649,830/3,986,586 shares) $ 17.22
Class B (based on $8,203,380/482,814 shares) $ 16.99
Class C (based on $10,098,519/593,607 shares) $ 17.01
Class Y (based on $41,468,589/2,410,481 shares) $ 17.20
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE:
Class A ($17.22 [divided by] 94.25%) $ 18.27
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended 6/30/10
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends $2,500,547
Interest 580
Income from securities loaned, net 40,015
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Total investment income $2,541,142
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EXPENSES:
Management fees $ 527,492
Transfer agent fees and expenses
Class A 103,890
Class B 29,495
Class C 21,184
Class Y 220
Distribution fees
Class A 86,911
Class B 43,462
Class C 48,994
Shareholder communications expense 48,237
Administrative reimbursements 19,892
Custodian fees 4,831
Registration fees 26,279
Professional fees 31,479
Printing expense 29,226
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated trustees 3,569
Miscellaneous 14,030
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Total expenses $1,039,191
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Net expenses $1,039,191
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Net investment income $1,501,951
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gain on investments $ 69,746
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Change in net unrealized gain on investments $7,490,735
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Net gain on investments $7,560,481
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $9,062,432
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the Six Months Ended 6/30/10 and the Year Ended 12/31/09, respectively
Six Months
Ended
6/30/10 Year Ended
(unaudited) 12/31/09
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 1,501,951 $ 2,739,314
Net realized gain (loss) on investments 69,746 (25,661,256)
Change in net unrealized gain on investments 7,490,735 53,330,486
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 9,062,432 $ 30,408,544
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREOWNERS:
Net investment income:
Class A ($0.18 and $0.34 per share, respectively) $ (726,480) $ (1,438,940)
Class B ($0.07 and $0.18 per share, respectively) (35,075) (102,822)
Class C ($0.12 and $0.22 per share, respectively) (68,698) (123,573)
Class Y ($0.24 and $0.45 per share, respectively) (599,327) (1,073,979)
Tax return of capital:
Class A ($0.00 and $0.14 per share, respectively) -- (601,023)
Class B ($0.00 and $0.14 per share, respectively) -- (82,898)
Class C ($0.00 and $0.14 per share, respectively) -- (80,134)
Class Y ($0.00 and $0.14 per share, respectively) -- (341,939)
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Total distributions to shareowners $ (1,429,580) $ (3,845,308)
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FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale of shares $ 12,814,462 $ 22,897,579
Reinvestment of distributions 768,430 2,404,017
Cost of shares repurchased (20,744,637) (21,548,877)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Fund
share transactions $ (7,161,745) $ 3,752,719
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets $ 471,107 $ 30,315,955
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 127,949,211 97,633,256
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End of period $128,420,318 $127,949,211
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Undistributed net investment income $ 72,371 $ --
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
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'10 Shares '10 Amount '09 Shares '09 Amount
(unaudited) (unaudited)
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Class A
Shares sold 473,167 $ 8,411,906 1,045,870 $12,568,673
Reinvestment of distributions 37,394 667,349 140,891 1,676,324
Less shares repurchased (680,977) (11,844,957) (1,288,054) (15,497,747)
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Net decrease (170,416) $(2,765,702) (101,293) $(1,252,750)
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Class B
Shares sold 79,513 $ 1,434,750 81,080 $ 964,620
Reinvestment of distributions 1,921.00 33,887 15,601 176,412
Less shares repurchased (144,726) (2,515,469) (207,052) (2,430,205)
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Net decrease (63,292) $(1,046,832) (110,371) $(1,289,173)
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Class C
Shares sold 115,054 $ 2,018,703 151,985 $ 1,984,736
Reinvestment of distributions 3,417 60,267 15,004 173,266
Less shares repurchased (94,895) (1,634,918) (189,338) (2,312,012)
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Net increase (decrease) 23,576 $ 444,052 (22,349) $ (154,010)
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Class Y
Shares sold 51,551 $ 949,103 665,022 $ 7,379,550
Reinvestment of distributions 389 6,927 41,332 378,015
Less shares repurchased (262,643) (4,749,293) (105,841) (1,308,913)
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Net increase (decrease) (210,703) $(3,793,263) 600,513 $ 6,448,652
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Six Months
Ended
6/30/10 Year Ended
(unaudited) 12/31/09
Class A
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 16.24 $ 13.00
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.19 $ 0.35
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.97 3.37
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 1.16 $ 3.72
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.18) (0.34)
Net realized gain -- --
Tax return of capital -- (0.14)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.98 $ 3.24
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Net asset value, end of period $ 17.22 $ 16.24
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Total return* 7.11% 30.15%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.64%** 1.85%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 2.22%** 2.77%
Portfolio turnover rate 10%** 23%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $68,650 $67,510
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.64%** 1.85%
Net investment income 2.22%** 2.77%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.64%** 1.85%
Net investment income 2.22%** 2.77%
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
12/31/08 12/31/07 12/31/06 12/31/05
Class A
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 21.94 $ 33.07 $ 25.87 $ 24.52
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.43 $ 0.36 $ 0.28 $ 0.28
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (8.62) (6.76) 8.88 3.29
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (8.19) $ (6.40) $ 9.16 $ 3.57
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.46) (0.36) (0.28) (0.24)
Net realized gain -- (4.37) (1.68) (1.84)
Tax return of capital (0.29) -- -- (0.14)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (8.94) $(11.13) $ 7.20 $ 1.35
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Net asset value, end of period $ 13.00 $ 21.94 $ 33.07 $ 25.87
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Total return* (38.31)% (19.39)% 35.79% 14.79%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.63% 1.36% 1.37% 1.50%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 2.10% 1.10% 0.98% 1.14%
Portfolio turnover rate 18% 21% 20% 24%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $55,353 $97,691 $163,088 $110,217
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.63% 1.36% 1.37% 1.50%
Net investment income 2.10% 1.10% 0.98% 1.14%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.63% 1.35% 1.36% 1.50%
Net investment income 2.10% 1.11% 0.99% 1.14%
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* 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.
** Annualized.
+ Ratio with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Six Months
Ended
6/30/10 Year Ended Year Ended
(unaudited) 12/31/09 12/31/08
Class B
Net asset value, beginning of year $16.03 $12.84 $ 21.68
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.08 $ 0.17 $ 0.19
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.95 3.34 (8.50)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 1.03 $ 3.51 $ (8.31)
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.07) (0.18) (0.24)
Net realized gain -- -- --
Tax return of capital -- (0.14) (0.29)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.96 $ 3.19 $ (8.84)
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Net asset value, end of period $16.99 $16.03 $ 12.84
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Total return* 6.41% 28.38% (39.01)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.94%** 3.25% 2.72%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 0.90%** 1.41% 0.89%
Portfolio turnover rate 10%** 23% 18%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $8,203 $8,753 $ 8,428
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.94%** 3.25% 2.72%
Net investment income 0.90%** 1.41% 0.89%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.94%** 3.25% 2.71%
Net investment income 0.90%** 1.41% 0.90%
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
12/31/07 12/31/06 12/31/05
Class B
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 32.74 $ 25.64 $ 24.32
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ 0.06
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (6.68) 8.78 3.24
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (6.61) $ 8.79 $ 3.30
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.07) (0.01) (0.05)
Net realized gain (4.37) (1.68) (1.84)
Tax return of capital -- -- (0.09)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $(11.06) $ 7.10 $ 1.32
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Net asset value, end of period $ 21.68 $ 32.74 $ 25.64
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Total return* (20.14)% 34.51% 13.72%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.28% 2.31% 2.42%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 0.11% 0.00%(a) 0.14%
Portfolio turnover rate 21% 20% 24%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $18,364 $35,442 $29,992
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.28% 2.31% 2.42%
Net investment income 0.11% 0.00%(a) 0.14%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.26% 2.30% 2.42%
Net investment income 0.13% 0.01% 0.14%
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(a) Amount rounds to less than 0.01% per share.
* 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.
** Annualized.
+ Ratio with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Six Months
Ended
6/30/10 Year Ended
(unaudited) 12/31/09
Class C
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 16.06 $12.86
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.12 $ 0.22
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.95 3.34
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 1.07 $ 3.56
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.12) (0.22)
Net realized gain -- --
Tax return of capital -- (0.14)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.95 $ 3.20
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Net asset value, end of period $ 17.01 $16.06
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Total return* 6.64% 28.87%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.50%** 2.89%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 1.37%** 1.76%
Portfolio turnover rate 10%** 23%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $10,098 $9,153
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.50%** 2.89%
Net investment income 1.37%** 1.76%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.50%** 2.89%
Net investment income 1.37%** 1.76%
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
12/31/08 12/31/07 12/31/06 12/31/05
Class C
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 21.72 $ 32.80 $ 25.68 $ 24.35
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.25 $ 0.10 $ 0.02 $ 0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (8.53) (6.70) 8.80 3.26
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (8.28) $ (6.60) $ 8.82 $ 3.34
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.29) (0.11) (0.02) (0.07)
Net realized gain -- (4.37) (1.68) (1.84)
Tax return of capital (0.29) -- -- (0.10)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (8.86) $(11.08) $ 7.12 $ 1.33
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Net asset value, end of period $ 12.86 $ 21.72 $ 32.80 $ 25.68
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Total return* (38.85)% (20.07)% 34.60% 13.85%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.50% 2.17% 2.24% 2.32%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 1.18% 0.26% 0.10% 0.27%
Portfolio turnover rate 18% 21% 20% 24%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 7,619 $15,139 $27,209 $19,824
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.50% 2.17% 2.24% 2.32%
Net investment income 1.18% 0.26% 0.10% 0.27%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.49% 2.16% 2.23% 2.32%
Net investment income 1.19% 0.27% 0.11% 0.27%
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* 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.
** Annualized.
+ Ratio with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Six Months
Ended
6/30/10 Year Ended
(unaudited) 12/31/09
Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 16.23 $ 12.98
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.25 $ 0.44
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.96 3.40
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 1.21 $ 3.84
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.24) (0.45)
Net realized gain -- --
Tax return of capital -- (0.14)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.97 $ 3.25
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Net asset value, end of period $ 17.20 $ 16.23
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Total return* 7.41% 31.38%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.00%** 1.06%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 2.84%** 3.49%
Portfolio turnover rate 10%** 23%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $41,469 $42,533
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.00%** 1.06%
Net investment income 2.84%** 3.49%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.00%** 1.06%
Net investment income 2.84%** 3.49%
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
12/31/08 12/31/07 12/31/06 12/31/05
Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 21.90 $ 33.03 $ 25.84 $ 24.49
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.54 $ 0.49 $ 0.42 $ 0.35
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (8.59) (6.75) 8.87 3.34
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (8.05) $ (6.26) $ 9.29 $ 3.69
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.58) (0.50) (0.42) (0.34)
Net realized gain -- (4.37) (1.68) (1.84)
Tax return of capital (0.29) -- -- (0.16)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (8.92) $(11.13) $ 7.19 $ 1.35
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Net asset value, end of period $ 12.98 $ 21.90 $ 33.03 $ 25.84
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Total return* (37.90)% (19.03)% 36.43% 15.36%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.02% 0.90% 0.87% 1.00%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 2.76% 1.81% 1.54% 1.84%
Portfolio turnover rate 18% 21% 20% 24%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $26,233 $44,729 $46,436 $26,490
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.02% 0.90% 0.87% 1.00%
Net investment income 2.76% 1.81% 1.54% 1.84%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.02% 0.90% 0.87% 1.00%
Net investment income 2.76% 1.81% 1.54% 1.84%
=====================================================================================================================
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, and the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period.
** Annualized.
+ Ratio with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements | 6/30/10 (unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer Real Estate Shares (the Fund) is a Delaware statutory trust registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management
investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term
growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective.
The Fund offers three classes of shares designated as Class A, Class C and
Class Y shares. Effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2009,
Class B shares are no longer offered to new or existing shareholders, except
that dividends and/or capital gain distributions may continue to be reinvested
in Class B shares, and shareholders may exchange their Class B shares for Class
B shares of other Pioneer funds, as permitted by existing exchange privileges.
Each class of shares represents an interest in the same portfolio of
investments of the Fund and has identical rights (based on relative net asset
values) to assets and liquidation proceeds. Share classes can bear different
rates of class-specific fees and expenses such as transfer agent and
distribution fees. Differences in class-specific fees and expenses will result
in differences in net investment income and, therefore, the payment of
different dividends from net investment income earned by each class. The
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Fund gives the Board the
flexibility to specify either per-share voting or dollar-weighted voting when
submitting matters for shareholder approval. Under per-share voting, each share
of a class of the Fund is entitled to one vote. Under dollar-weighted voting, a
shareholder's voting power is determined not by the number of shares owned, but
by the dollar value of the shares on the record date. Each share class
exclusive voting rights with respect to matters affecting only that class,
including with respect to the distribution plan for that class. There is no
distribution plan for Class Y shares. Class B shares convert to Class A shares
approximately eight years after the date of purchase.
Because the Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in Real Estate
Investment Trusts (REITs), the Fund may be subject to certain risks associated
with direct investments in REITs. REITs may be affected by changes in the value
of their underlying properties and by defaults of their borrowers or tenants.
REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make
distributions to shareowners, and certain REITs have self-liquidation
provisions by which mortgages held may be paid in full and distributions of
capital returns may be made at any time. In addition, the performance of a REIT
may be affected by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass through of income
under the Internal Revenue Code or its failure to maintain exemption from
registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund's prospectus
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contains unaudited information regarding the Fund's principal risks. Please
refer to that document when considering the Fund's principal risks.
The Fund's financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles that require the management of the
Fund to, among other things, make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported
amounts of income, expenses and gains and losses on investments during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the
Fund in the 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 trade date. The net asset value of
the Fund 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, securities that have traded on an exchange are fair
valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange where they are
traded. Securities that have not traded on the date of valuation, or
securities for which sale prices are not available, generally are fair valued
at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. Securities for which
market prices and/or quotations are not readily available or are considered
to be unreliable are valued using fair value methods pursuant to procedures
adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Trading in foreign securities is substantially completed each day at various
times prior to the close of the NYSE. The values of such securities used in
computing the net asset value of the Fund's shares are determined as of such
times.
The Fund may use fair value methods if it is determined that a significant
event has occurred after the close of the exchange or market on which the
security trades and prior to the determination of the Fund's net asset value.
Thus, the valuation of the Fund's securities may differ from exchange prices.
At June 30, 2010, there were no securities that were valued using fair value
methods (other than securities that were valued using prices supplied by
independent pricing services). Inputs used in the valuation of a security
using fair value methods include credit ratings, the financial condition of
the company, current market conditions and comparable securities. Short-term
fixed income securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less
generally are valued at amortized cost. Money market mutual funds are valued
at net asset value.
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Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain
dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed
are recorded as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the ex-dividend data in the
exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including interest on
income bearing cash accounts, is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend and
interest income are reported net of unrecoverable foreign taxes withheld at
the applicable country rates.
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 Fund's policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal
Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute
all of its taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any, to its
shareowners. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Tax
years for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by tax
authorities.
The amounts and characterizations of distributions to shareowners for
financial reporting purposes are determined in accordance with federal income
tax rules. Therefore, the sources of the Fund's distributions may be shown in
the accompanying financial statements as from or in excess of net investment
income or net realized gain on investment transactions, or as from paid-in
capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that may exist.
A portion of the dividend income recorded by the Fund is from distributions
by publicly traded REITs, and such distributions for tax purposes may also
consist of capital gains and return of capital. The actual return of capital
and capital gains portions of such distributions will be determined by formal
notifications from the REITs subsequent to the calendar year-end.
Distributions received from the REITs that are determined to be a return of
capital are recorded by the Fund as a reduction of the cost basis of the
securities held and those determined to be capital gain are reflected as such
on the Statement of Operations.
The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end
of the Fund's taxable year. The tax character of distributions paid during
the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
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2009
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Distributions paid from:
Ordinary income $2,739,314
Return of capital 1,105,994
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Total $3,845,308
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The following shows the components of distributable earnings on a federal
income tax basis at December 31, 2009:
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2009
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributable earnings:
Capital loss carryforward $(27,375,691)
Post-October loss deferred (1,435,822)
Unrealized appreciation 25,014,734
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Total $ (3,796,779)
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation is
attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
C. Fund Shares
The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares as of trade date.
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. (PFD), the principal underwriter for the Fund
and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit S.p.A. (UniCredit),
earned approximately $6,711 in underwriting commissions on the sale of Class
A shares during the six months ended June 30, 2010.
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 its 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 the Fund, respectively
(see Note 4). Class Y shares do not pay distribution fees. 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 among the classes of shares 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 the Fund with respect to each class of shares are
calculated in the same manner and at the same time, except that net
investment income dividends to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares
can reflect different transfer agent and distribution expense rates.
E. Securities Lending
The Fund lends securities in its portfolio to certain broker-dealers or other
institutional investors. When entering into a securities loan transaction,
the Fund typically receives cash collateral from the borrower equal to at
least the
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fair value of the securities loaned, which is invested in temporary
investments. Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch, as the Fund's securities
lending agent, manages the Fund's securities lending collateral. The income
earned on the investment of collateral is shared with the borrower and the
lending agent in payment of any rebate due to the borrower with respect to
the securities loan, and in compensation for the lending agent's services to
the Fund. The Fund also continues to receive payments in lieu of dividends or
interest on the securities loaned. Gain or loss on the fair value of the
loaned securities that may occur during the term of the loan will be for the
account of the Fund. The amount of the collateral is required to be adjusted
daily to reflect any price fluctuation in the fair value of the loaned
securities. If the required market value of the collateral is less than the
fair value of the loaned securities, the borrower is required to deliver
additional collateral for the account of the Fund prior to the close of the
next business day. The Fund has the right, under the lending agreement, to
terminate the loan and recover the securities from the borrower with prior
notice. The Fund is required to return the cash collateral to the borrower
and could suffer a loss if the value of the collateral, as invested, has
declined.
F. Repurchase Agreements
With respect to repurchase agreements entered into by the Fund, the value of
the underlying securities (collateral), including accrued interest, is
required to be equal to or in excess of the repurchase price. The collateral
for all repurchase agreements is held in safekeeping in the customer-only
account of the Fund's custodian or a subcustodian of the Fund. The Fund's
investment adviser, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM), is responsible
for determining that the value of the collateral remains at least equal to
the repurchase price.
2. Management Agreement
PIM, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit, manages the Fund's
portfolio. Management fees are calculated daily at the annual rate of 0.80% of
the Fund's average daily net assets up to $1 billion; and 0.75% of the Fund's
average daily net assets over $1 billion. Prior to January 1, 2010, management
fees were calculated daily at the annual rate of 0.80% of the Fund's average
daily net assets. PIM pays a portion of the fee it receives from the Fund to
AEW Capital Management, L.P. as compensation for sub-advisory services to the
Fund.
In addition, under the management and administration agreements, certain other
services and costs, including accounting, regulatory reporting and insurance
premiums, are paid by the Fund as administrative reimbursements. Included in
"Due to affiliates" reflected on the statement of Assets and Liabilities is
$2,956 in management fees, administrative costs and certain other
reimbursements payable to PIM at June 30, 2010.
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3. Transfer Agent
PIMSS, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit, provides substantially
all transfer agent and shareowner services to the Fund at negotiated rates.
In addition, the Fund reimburses PIMSS for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by
PIMSS related to shareholder communications activities such as proxy and
statement mailings, outgoing phone calls and omnibus relationship contracts.
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, such out-of-pocket expenses by class of
shares were as follows:
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Shareholder Communications:
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Class A $33,293
Class B 11,358
Class C 3,472
Class Y 114
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Total $48,237
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Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities is $34,426 in transfer agent fees and out-of-pocket reimbursements
payable to PIMSS at June 30, 2010.
4. Distribution Plan
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to its Class A, Class B and Class C
shares. Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund pays PFD 0.25% of the average daily net
assets attributable to Class A shares as compensation for personal services
and/or account maintenance services or distribution services with regard to
Class A shares. Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund also pays PFD 1.00% of the
average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. The fee
for Class B and Class C shares 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. Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets
and Liabilities is $987 in distribution fees payable to PFD at June 30, 2010.
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 (within 12 months for purchases made on or after
April 1, 2009). Class B shares that are redeemed within five years of purchase
are 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. Shares purchased as part of
an exchange remain subject to any CDSC that applied to
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the original purchase of those shares. There is no CDSC for Class Y shares.
Proceeds from the CDSCs are paid to PFD. For the six months ended June 30,
2010, CDSCs in the amount of $5,788 were paid to PFD.
5. Expense Offset Arrangements
The Fund has entered into certain expense offset arrangements with PIMSS
resulting in a reduction in the Fund's total expenses due to interest earned on
cash held by PIMSS. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund's expenses
were not reduced under such arrangements.
6. Line of Credit Facility
The Fund, along with certain other funds in the Pioneer Family of Funds (the
Funds), participates in a $165 million committed, unsecured revolving line of
credit facility. Borrowings are used solely for temporary or emergency
purposes. The Fund may borrow up to the lesser of the amount available under
the facility or the limits set for borrowing by the Fund's prospectus and the
1940 Act. Interest on borrowings is payable at the higher of the London
Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) on the borrowing date plus 1.25% on an
annualized basis or the Federal Funds Rate on the borrowing date plus 1.25% on
an annualized basis. The Funds pay an annual commitment fee for this facility.
The commitment fee is allocated among participating Funds based on an
allocation schedule set forth in the credit agreement. For the six months ended
June 30, 2010, the Fund had no borrowings under this agreement.
7. Subsequent Events
In preparing these financial statements, PIM has evaluated the impact of all
events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure and has
determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or
disclosure in the financial statements.
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Trustees, Officers and Service Providers
Trustees
John F. Cogan, Jr., Chairman
David R. Bock
Mary K. Bush
Benjamin M. Friedman
Margaret B.W. Graham
Daniel K. Kingsbury
Thomas J. Perna
Marguerite A. Piret
Stephen K. West
Officers
John F. Cogan, Jr., President
Daniel K. Kingsbury, Executive
Vice President
Mark E. Bradley, Treasurer
Christopher J. Kelley, Secretary
Investment Adviser and Administrator
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Principal Underwriter
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc.
Legal Counsel
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Shareowner Services and Transfer Agent
Pioneer Investment Management Shareholder Services, Inc.
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures of the Fund are available without charge,
upon request, by calling our toll free number (1-800-225-6292). Information
regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during
the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is publicly available to
shareowners at pioneerinvestments.com. This information is also available on
the Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
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How To Contact Pioneer
We are pleased to offer a variety of convenient ways for you to contact us for
assistance or information.
Call us for:
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Account Information, including existing accounts,
new accounts, prospectuses, applications
and service forms 1-800-225-6292
FactFone(SM) for automated fund yields, prices,
account information and transactions 1-800-225-4321
Retirement plans information 1-800-622-0176
Write to us:
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PIMSS, Inc.
P.O. Box 55014
Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5014
Our toll-free fax 1-800-225-4240
Our internet e-mail address ask.pioneer@pioneerinvestments.com
(for general questions about Pioneer only)
Visit our web site: pioneerinvestments.com
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.
The Fund files a complete schedule 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 http://www.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.
N/A
(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.
N/A
(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.
N/A
(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.
N/A
(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.
N/A
(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.
N/A
(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 Real Estate Shares
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr, President
Date August 27, 2010
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 August 27, 2010
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley, Treasurer
Date August 27, 2010
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.