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UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-21460
Pioneer Series Trust II
(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, 2012 through June 30, 2012
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREOWNERS.
Pioneer AMT-Free
Municipal Fund
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Semiannual Report | June 30, 2012
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Table of Contents
Letter to Shareowners 2
Portfolio Management Discussion 4
Portfolio Summary 7
Prices and Distributions 8
Performance Update 9
Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses 13
Schedule of Investments 15
Financial Statements 29
Notes to Financial Statements 37
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 44
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 1
President's Letter
Dear Shareowner,
The U.S. economy showed signs of an economic slowdown in the second quarter,
reflecting higher savings by consumers and reduced spending by corporations, in
large part due to concerns about both the U.S. outlook and the deteriorating
situation in Europe. Some 40% - 45% of U.S. corporate earnings come from
overseas, with a large portion of that from Europe. While large U.S.
corporations generally remain in excellent financial health - cash, borrowing
capacity, and margins are all strong - they are holding back on hiring and
investments due to concerns about Europe, China, and U.S. regulations, fiscal
policies, taxes, and politics. Many investors share those concerns, and are
maintaining a cautious approach to the markets.
Despite this tough backdrop, the markets had a surprisingly strong first half of
2012. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index returned 9.5% over the six months ended
June 30, 2012. In the U.S. bond markets, interest rates generally declined, with
riskier sectors faring the best. The broad bond market, as measured by the
Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index, returned 2.4% during the same six-month
period, while the high-yield bond market, as measured by the Bank of America
Merrill Lynch High Yield Master II Index, returned 7.1%.
Given the major macroeconomic and political issues facing the markets in the
second half of the year, we certainly expect continuing volatility. But we also
see some positive economic data that give us hope for better news in the second
half of 2012. While the unemployment rate remains unacceptably high at over 8%,
employment and incomes continue to trend upward. Lower oil prices have acted
like an effective tax cut for consumers. Home construction, sales, and
refinancings have increased, and auto sales are holding up as well.
At Pioneer, we have long advocated the benefits of staying diversified* and
investing for the long term. The strategy has generally performed well for many
investors. 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.
* Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a
declining market.
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Pioneer's investment professionals focus on finding good opportunities in both
equity and bond markets using the same disciplined investment approach we have
used since 1928. Our strategy is to identify undervalued individual securities
with the greatest potential for success, carefully weighing risk against reward.
Our teams of investment professionals continually monitor and analyze the
relative valuations of different sectors and securities globally to help build
portfolios that we believe can help you achieve your investment goals.
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
us.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 opinion as of the date of this report. These statements should not
be relied upon for any other purposes. Past performance is no guarantee of
future results, and there is no guarantee that market forecasts discussed will
be realized.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 3
Portfolio Management Discussion | 6/30/12
In the following interview, portfolio manager David Eurkus reviews the market
environment for municipal investments and the performance of AMT-Free Municipal
Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2012. Mr. Eurkus, senior vice
president and portfolio manager at Pioneer, is the lead portfolio manager of the
Fund, which he co-manages with Timothy Pynchon, vice president portfolio manager
at Pioneer.
Q How did the Fund perform during the six months ended June 30, 2012?
A Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund Class A shares returned 7.02% at net asset
value during the six months ended June 30, 2012, while the Fund's benchmark,
the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index (the Barclays Index), returned
3.66%. During the same period, the average return of the 241 mutual funds in
Lipper's General Municipal Debt Funds category was 4.98%.
Q How would you describe the investment environment for tax-exempt bonds during
the six months ended June 30, 2012?
A Over the first six months of 2012, the investment environment was conducive
to continued declines in interest rates. The U.S. economy continued to grow,
though at a more moderate pace, and we saw no significant inflationary
pressures domestically. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) continued to state
that short-term interest rates would remain near zero for the foreseeable
future. And though the United States is facing a budgetary "fiscal cliff" in
January 2013 (when automatic tax hikes and dramatic spending cuts will ensue
unless Congress takes action), investors foresaw no major changes in the
fixed-income investing environment and continued to purchase tax-exempt bonds
at a high volume, due to the bonds' attractive tax-equivalent yields compared
with short- and longer-term taxable alternatives. An increase in municipal
bond supply during the first half of 2012 was easily absorbed by healthy
investor demand during the six-month period.
During the six-month period, municipal bond price performance was strong,
given that continuing economic turmoil in Greece, Italy and Spain meant that
more fixed-income investors were looking to invest in credits here in the
United States, including municipal bonds. Additionally, we continued to see
an improving fiscal environment for many states and municipalities, as
municipal leaders were able to trim their budgets as needed, and revenue
streams began to improve for many states and cities.
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Q What was your overall investment strategy for the portfolio during the six
months ended June 30, 2012?
A Our principal portfolio strategy is to purchase and hold discounted long-term
municipal bonds, as those investments offer the highest yields in the
tax-exempt marketplace. We believe that over the long term, our broadly
diversified* strategy will enable the Fund to outperform the benchmark
Barclays Index and its Lipper peers. The Fund also continues to have a strong
focus on sectors vital to communities nationwide. The sectors include health
care/hospitals, power and energy, public and private education, and
transportation.
During the six-month period, we maintained our emphasis on overall portfolio
quality. As of June 30, 2012, 8.9% of the Fund's portfolio contained
investments rated AAA or the equivalent, while 45.2% of portfolio assets were
rated A or AA. In addition, the Fund's investments are broadly diversified
among a wide range of municipal bond sectors.
Q What were the most significant contributors to and detractors from the Fund's
performance during the six months ended June 30, 2012?
A As we were comfortable with the bond positions we had already built into the
portfolio over the last two years - and with the Fund's long-duration stance
- we did not make any significant alterations to the portfolio's structure
during the six-month period. (Duration is a measure of a portfolio's price
sensitivity to changes in interest rates.) The largest contributions to the
Fund's benchmark-relative outperformance during the six-month period came
from the portfolio's long-duration positioning on the municipal yield curve,
overweights (relative to the Barclays Index) to the four municipal sectors
mentioned above (health care/hospitals, power and energy, public and private
education, and transportation), and the portfolio's continued overweights to
A-rated and Baa-rated bonds.
One individual Fund position--Massachusetts State Health & Education
Facilities--detracted just slightly from performance during the six-month
period.
Q What is your outlook for the months ahead?
A In the coming months, we expect the technical environment for municipal
investments to continue to be favorable, with slightly higher supply levels
being more than matched by healthy investor demand. Moreover, we continue to
be encouraged by the improving credit posture for most states and
municipalities. And though the European economic situation and the impending
U.S. "fiscal cliff" will create uncertainty in the overall markets,
* Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a
declining market.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 5
we are confident that municipal bonds will remain an attractive alternative
for investors, especially considering their much better yields compared with
those offered by taxable-bond investments.
The Fund will continue to hold select long-term tax-exempt bonds that we
believe have the strongest opportunity to perform well. We will also continue
to review the Fund's holdings to seek to ensure their integrity and quality
as well as the timely payment of principal and interest on the investments.
The Fund remains broadly diversified, with only limited exposure to general
obligation bonds, which are more tied to states' general revenues. The vast
majority of the Fund's holdings are in bonds with dedicated revenue streams
("revenue bonds"), which we continue to monitor closely.
We believe that Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund continues to be a suitable
vehicle for long-term investors seeking high income free from federal taxes.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments on pages 15-28 for a full listing of
Fund securities.
When interest rates rise, the prices of fixed-income securities in the Fund will
generally fall. Conversely, when interest rates fall, the prices of fixed-income
securities in the Fund will generally rise.
Investments in the Fund are subject to possible loss due to the financial
failure of issuers of underlying securities and their inability to meet their
debt obligations.
Investing in foreign and/or emerging market securities involves risks relating
to interest rates, currency exchange rates, economic, and political conditions.
At times, the Fund's investments may represent industries or industry sectors
that are interrelated or have common risks, making the Fund more susceptible to
any economic, political, or regulatory developments or other risks affecting
those industries and sectors.
A portion of income may be subject to local, state, federal and/or alternative
minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to capital gains tax.
These risks may increase share price volatility.
Past performance is not a 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 opinion as of the date of this report. These opinions should not
be relied upon for any other purposes.
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Portfolio Summary | 6/30/12
Portfolio Quality
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(As a percentage of total investment portfolio)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
BBB 32.9%
A 24.8%
AA 20.4%
AAA 8.9%
B 4.6%
BB 2.3%
CCC 0.1%
Not Rated 6.0%
Bond ratings are ordered highest to lowest in portfolio. Based on Standard &
Poor's measures, AAA (highest possible rating) through BBB are considered
investment grade; BB or lower ratings are considered non-investment grade. Cash
equivalents and some bonds may not be rated.
Sector Distribution
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(As a percentage of total investment portfolio)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Health Care 27.1%
Insured 26.1%
Education 10.2%
Special Revenues 9.6%
Power 6.0%
General Obligation 4.6%
Pollution Control Revenue 4.5%
Transportation 4.3%
Varlous Revenues 3.6%
Escrowed 1.5%
Housing 1.3%
Water & Sewer 1.2%
10 Largest Holdings*
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(As a percentage of long-term holdings)
1. California Statewide Communities Development Authority,
5.0%, 8/15/47 2.30%
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2. North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 6.0%, 1/1/22 1.68
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3. Public Authority for Colorado Energy, 6.5%, 11/15/38 1.68
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4. Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, 5.4%, 12/1/28 1.60
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5. Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority,
5.5%, 7/1/32 1.53
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6. Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, 4.0%, 7/1/34 1.52
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7. Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp.,
7.0%, 6/30/40 1.36
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8. Philadelphia Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities
Authority, 5.0%, 7/1/34 1.31
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9. Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., 7/1/43 1.26
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10. FYI Properties, 5.5%, 6/1/39 1.21
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* This list excludes temporary cash investments and derivative instruments. The
portfolio is actively managed, and current holdings may be different. The
holdings listed should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any
security listed.
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Prices and Distributions | 6/30/12
Net Asset Value per Share
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Class 6/30/12 12/31/11
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A $14.06 $13.40
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B $13.97 $13.30
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C $13.95 $13.29
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Y $14.03 $13.37
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Distributions per Share: 1/1/12-6/30/12
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Net Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Class Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
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A $0.2760 $ -- $ --
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B $0.2126 $ -- $ --
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C $0.2221 $ -- $ --
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Y $0.2939 $ -- $ --
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Index Definition
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The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is a broad measure of the municipal
bond market. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume reinvestment of
dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales
charges. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
The index defined here pertains to the "Value of $10,000 Investment" and "Value
of $5 Million Investment" charts shown on pages 9-12.
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Performance Update | 6/30/12 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 AMT-Free Municipal Fund at public offering price,
compared to that of the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2012)
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Net Asset Public Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
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10 Years 5.43% 4.95%
5 Years 5.59 4.62
1 Year 13.90 8.75
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2012)
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Gross Net
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0.87% 0.82%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer AMT-Free Barclays Capital
Municipal Fund Municipal Bond Index
6/30/2002 $ 9,550 $ 10,000
6/30/2003 $ 10,546 $ 10,874
6/30/2004 $ 10,559 $ 10,957
6/30/2005 $ 11,667 $ 11,859
6/30/2006 $ 11,802 $ 11,964
6/30/2007 $ 12,346 $ 12,526
6/30/2008 $ 12,466 $ 12,931
6/30/2009 $ 12,104 $ 13,419
6/30/2010 $ 13,833 $ 14,709
6/30/2011 $ 14,230 $ 15,220
6/30/2012 $ 16,208 $ 16,727
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.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 4.50% 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.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of
predecessor fund Safeco Municipal Bond Fund on December 10, 2004. The
performance shown for Class A shares of the Fund for periods prior to December
10, 2004, is based on the performance of the predecessor fund's Class A shares,
which has been restated to reflect differences in any applicable sales charges
(but not differences in expenses). If all the expenses of the Fund were
reflected, the performance of the Fund's Class A shares would be lower than the
performance shown.
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 net expense ratio reflects the contractual expense limitation currently in
effect through May 1, 2013, for Class A shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 9
Performance Update | 6/30/12 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 AMT-Free Municipal Fund, compared to that of the
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2012)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years 4.55% 4.55%
5 Years 4.66 4.66
1 Year 12.87 8.87
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2012)
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Gross Net
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1.74% 1.72%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer AMT-Free Barclays Capital
Municipal Fund Municipal Bond Index
6/30/2002 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
6/30/2003 $ 10,955 $ 10,874
6/30/2004 $ 10,884 $ 10,957
6/30/2005 $ 11,926 $ 11,859
6/30/2006 $ 11,988 $ 11,964
6/30/2007 $ 12,426 $ 12,526
6/30/2008 $ 12,428 $ 12,931
6/30/2009 $ 11,964 $ 13,419
6/30/2010 $ 13,550 $ 14,709
6/30/2011 $ 13,827 $ 15,220
6/30/2012 $ 15,607 $ 16,727
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.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). The maximum CDSC is 4% and declines over five years. For more complete
information, please see the prospectus.
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.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of
predecessor fund Safeco Municipal Bond Fund on December 10, 2004. The
performance shown for Class B shares of the Fund for periods prior to December
10, 2004, is based on the performance of the predecessor fund's Class B shares,
which has been restated to reflect differences in any applicable sales charges
(but not differences in expenses). If all the expenses of the Fund were
reflected, the performance of the Fund's Class B shares would be lower than the
performance shown.
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 net expense ratio reflects the contractual expense limitation currently in
effect through May 1, 2013, for Class B shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a
shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Performance Update | 6/30/12 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 AMT-Free Municipal Fund, compared to that of the
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2012)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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Life-of-Class
(10/1/2003) 4.24% 4.24%
5 Years 4.75 4.75
1 Year 13.03 13.03
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2012)
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Gross
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1.61%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer AMT-Free Barclays Capital
Municipal Fund Municipal Bond Index
10/31/2003 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
6/30/2004 $ 10,061 $ 10,119
6/30/2005 $ 10,992 $ 10,952
6/30/2006 $ 11,049 $ 11,049
6/30/2007 $ 11,474 $ 11,568
6/30/2008 $ 11,496 $ 11,942
6/30/2009 $ 11,065 $ 12,393
6/30/2010 $ 12,542 $ 13,584
6/30/2011 $ 12,801 $ 14,056
6/30/2012 $ 14,468 $ 15,448
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Class C shares held for less than one year are also subject to a 1% contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC). "If Held" results represent the percent change in
net asset value per share. Returns would have been lower had sales charges been
reflected. All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends
and capital gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and
expenses will differ.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of
predecessor fund Safeco Municipal Bond Fund on December 10, 2004. The
performance shown for Class C shares of the Fund for periods prior to December
10, 2004, is based on the performance of the predecessor fund's Class C shares,
which has been restated to reflect differences in any applicable sales charges
(but not differences in expenses). If all the expenses of the Fund were
reflected, the performance of the Fund's Class C shares would be lower than the
performance shown.
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.
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Performance Update | 6/30/12 Class Y Shares
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $5 million
investment made in Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund, compared to that of the
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2012)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years 5.58% 5.58%
5 Years 5.86 5.86
1 Year 14.13 14.13
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2012)
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Gross Net
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0.57% 0.55%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $5 Million Investment
Pioneer AMT-Free Barclays Capital
Municipal Fund Municipal Bond Index
6/30/2002 $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000
6/30/2003 $ 5,522,292 $ 5,437,116
6/30/2004 $ 5,529,171 $ 5,478,301
6/30/2005 $ 6,109,113 $ 5,929,546
6/30/2006 $ 6,179,957 $ 5,982,035
6/30/2007 $ 6,475,831 $ 6,262,886
6/30/2008 $ 6,556,983 $ 6,465,389
6/30/2009 $ 6,381,920 $ 6,709,420
6/30/2010 $ 7,306,990 $ 7,354,349
6/30/2011 $ 7,542,214 $ 7,609,940
6/30/2012 $ 8,608,442 $ 8,363,357
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.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.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of
predecessor Safeco Municipal Bond Fund on December 10, 2004. The performance
shown for Class Y shares of the Fund for periods prior to December 10, 2004, is
based on the net asset value performance of the predecessor fund's Class A
shares, which has not been restated to reflect differences in expenses,
including 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares. If all the expenses of the
Fund were reflected, the performance of the Fund's Class Y shares would be lower
than the performance shown.
Performance shown for the period between December 10, 2004, and the inception of
Class Y shares on November 10, 2006, reflects the NAV performance of Pioneer
AMT-Free Municipal Fund's Class A shares. The performance does not reflect
differences in expenses, including the Rule 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A
shares. Since fees for Class A shares are generally higher than those of Class Y
shares, the performance of Class Y shares for the period between December 10,
2004, and the inception of Class Y shares on November 10, 2006, would have been
higher than that shown. 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 net expense ratio reflects the contractual expense limitation currently in
effect through May 1, 2013, for Class Y shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitation beyond such time. Please see the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
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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 AMT-Free Municipal Fund
Based on actual returns from January 1, 2012, through June 30, 2012.
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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 1/1/12
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Ending Account $1,070.20 $1,066.60 $1,066.60 $1,071.80
Value (after expenses)
on 6/30/12
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Expenses Paid $4.22 $8.84 $8.07 $2.83
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.82%, 1.72%,
1.57% and 0.55% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period,
multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed
rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual
return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate
the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the
Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5%
hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your
ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales
charges (loads) that are charged at the time of the transaction. Therefore, the
table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you
determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if
these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund
Based on a hypothetical 5% per year return before expenses, reflecting the
period from January 1, 2012, through June 30, 2012.
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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 1/1/12
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Ending Account $1,020.79 $1,016.31 $1,017.06 $1,022.13
Value (after expenses)
on 6/30/12
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Expenses Paid $4.12 $8.62 $7.87 $2.77
During Period*
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.82%, 1.72%,
1.57% and 0.55% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period,
multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited)
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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MUNICIPAL BONDS -- 99.4%
Alabama -- 0.7%
5,000,000 A+/A1 Alabama Drinking Water Finance
Authority, 4.0%, 8/15/28 $ 5,052,600
1,500,000 NR/NR Sylacauga Health Care Authority,
6.0%, 8/1/35 1,485,120
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$ 6,537,720
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Arizona -- 4.6%
1,000,000 AA-/Aa3 Arizona Board of Regents, 4.0%, $ 1,022,860
6/1/31
5,145,000 AA-/NR Arizona Health Facilities Authority,
5.5%, 1/1/38 5,653,532
3,345,000 AA/Aa2 Maricopa County High School District
No 210-Phoenix, 3.5%, 7/1/25 3,395,677
1,000,000 A/A1 Maricopa County Pollution Control
Corp., 5.0%, 6/1/35 1,083,530
4,000,000 AA/Aa3 Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp.,
0.0%, 7/1/25 4,666,040
8,005,000 AA/Aa3 Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp.,
0.0%, 7/1/26 9,334,310
10,000,000 AA/Aa3 Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp.,
0.0%, 7/1/43 11,587,200
3,470,000 AA/Aa3 Pima County Industrial Development
Authority, 5.0%, 7/1/20 3,939,560
500,000 BBB-/NR Pima County Industrial Development
Authority, 6.1%, 6/1/45 503,895
954,000 NR/Baa3 Pima County Industrial Development
Authority, 6.75%, 7/1/31 956,452
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$ 42,143,056
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California -- 15.9%
4,000,000 A-/A3 Alameda Corridor Transportation
Authority, 4.75%, 10/1/25 $ 4,001,240
1,000,000 AAA/Aaa California Educational Facilities
Authority, 5.25%, 4/1/40 1,393,550
2,000,000 A/NR California Health Facilities
Financing Authority, 5.0%, 3/1/33 2,011,180
2,000,000 A/A2 California Health Facilities
Financing Authority, 5.625%, 7/1/32 2,180,780
4,000,000 BBB/Baa2 California Municipal Finance
Authority, 5.25%, 2/1/37 4,058,360
4,875,000 NR/Baa2 California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, 5.0%, 5/15/30 4,986,735
4,125,000 NR/Baa2 California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, 5.0%, 5/15/38 4,165,260
20,955,000 BBB+/Baa2 California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, 5.0%, 8/15/47 21,062,918
10,000,000 AA-/Aa3 California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, 5.25%, 11/15/48 10,576,600
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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California -- (continued)
4,000,000 NR/Baa1 California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, 5.375%,
12/1/37 $ 4,026,880
10,000,000 AA-/A1 California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, 5.75%, 7/1/47 10,811,400
4,000,000 A-/NR California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, 5.75%, 8/15/38 4,361,000
1,000,000 NR/Aa3 Franklin-Mckinley School District,
6.0%, 7/1/16 1,189,330
2,100,000 A-/WR Fresno Joint Powers Financing
Authority, 4.75%, 9/1/28 2,101,575
15,000,000 B-/B3 Golden State Tobacco Securitization
Corp., 5.125%, 6/1/47 10,823,400
2,500,000 BBB+/Ba1 Inglewood Redevelopment Agency,
4.75%, 5/1/38 2,294,375
3,000,000 A-/Baa2 Long Beach Bond Finance Authority,
5.5%, 11/15/37 3,255,510
4,000,000 A-/NR Madera Irrigation District, 5.5%, 4,310,240
1/1/33
3,680,000 A/Baa2 Madera Public Financing Authority,
4.375%, 3/1/31 3,749,184
1,600,000 AA-/WR Oxnard School District, 4.375%,
8/1/33 1,622,896
3,815,000 BBB/NR Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency,
4.25%, 9/1/34 3,115,100
7,000,000 BBB/NR Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency,
6.5%, 9/1/28 7,535,710
2,180,000 A/Baa2 Pomona Unified School District,
6.55%, 8/1/29 2,853,729
1,000,000 A-/NR Redding Redevelopment Agency,
4.5%, 9/1/26 995,070
3,000,000 A-/NR Rialto Redevelopment Agency,
6.25%, 9/1/37 3,154,200
1,500,000 AA-/Aa1 San Jose Evergreen Community College
District, 5.0%, 8/1/41 1,672,260
7,365,000 BBB/Ba2 San Jose Redevelopment Agency,
4.9%, 8/1/33 6,651,921
2,085,000 NR/Aa2 San Juan Unified School District,
5.0%, 8/1/25 2,424,146
1,500,000 A/Ba1 Santa Cruz County Redevelopment
Agency, 6.625%, 9/1/29 1,745,340
1,405,000 A+/Aa3 Santa Maria Joint Union High School
District, 0.0%, 8/1/27 (b) 671,815
3,500,000 A+/Aa2 Saugus Union School District, 0.0%,
8/1/23 (b) 2,268,035
9,500,000 A-/A1 State of California, 4.25%, 8/1/33 9,626,255
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$ 145,695,994
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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Colorado -- 4.7%
5,555,000 A-/A3 City of Colorado Springs Colorado,
6.375%, 12/15/30 $ 5,562,610
2,750,000 5.25 AA-/Aa3 Colorado Health Facilities
Authority, Floating Rate Note, 11/15/35 2,927,568
15,000,000 BBB/Baa2 E-470 Public Highway Authority,
0.0%, 9/1/23 (b) 8,871,150
5,000,000 BBB/Baa2 E-470 Public Highway Authority,
0.0%, 9/1/27 (b) 2,291,200
12,500,000 A-/Baa2 Public Authority for Colorado
Energy, 6.5%, 11/15/38 15,421,125
2,500,000 NR/Baa3 Regional Transportation District,
6.0%, 1/15/26 2,859,100
1,250,000 NR/Baa3 Regional Transportation District,
6.0%, 1/15/34 1,407,675
1,000,000 NR/Baa3 Regional Transportation District,
6.0%, 1/15/41 1,114,560
2,000,000 NR/Baa3 Regional Transportation District,
6.5%, 1/15/30 2,353,020
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$ 42,808,008
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Connecticut -- 0.5%
1,000,000 NR/NR Connecticut State Health &
Educational Facility Authority,
5.5%, 7/1/17 $ 1,011,500
1,500,000 B/NR Mohegan Tribe of Indians of
Connecticut, 5.25%, 1/1/33 (144A) 1,248,045
2,470,000 B/NR Mohegan Tribe of Indians of
Connecticut, 6.25%, 1/1/31 2,353,095
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$ 4,612,640
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District of Columbia -- 2.0%
10,000,000 BBB/Baa1 District of Columbia Tobacco
Settlement Financing Corp.,
6.75%, 5/15/40 $ 10,190,100
7,950,000 NR/A1 District of Columbia, 4.25%, 6/1/37 7,970,750
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$ 18,160,850
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Florida -- 6.2%
7,500,000 NR/Baa1 City of Tallahassee Florida,
6.375%, 12/1/30 $ 7,510,500
520,000 NR/NR County of Madison Florida,
6.0%, 7/1/25 498,815
5,000,000 A-/A2 County of Miami-Dade Florida
Aviation Revenue, 5.5%, 10/1/41 5,598,200
4,885,000 A/Aa3 County of Miami-Dade Florida,
5.0%, 6/1/22 5,090,023
1,000,000 NR/Aa2 County of Miami-Dade Florida,
7.7%, 10/1/12 1,017,840
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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Florida -- (continued)
8,000,000 AA+/Aa1 Escambia County Health Facilities
Authority, 5.25%, 11/15/32 $ 8,135,360
3,000,000 NR/Baa1 Escambia County Health Facilities
Authority, 6.0%, 8/15/36 3,316,200
1,390,000 NR/NR Florida Development Finance Corp.,
6.0%, 9/15/30 1,474,860
1,830,000 A+/Aa3 Greater Orlando Aviation Authority,
5.0%, 10/1/25 2,098,772
2,980,000 BB+/NR Lee County Industrial Development
Authority Florida, 4.75%, 6/15/14 3,052,235
2,000,000 BB+/NR Lee County Industrial Development
Authority Florida, 5.375%, 6/15/37 1,976,920
3,400,000 NR/NR St Johns County Industrial
Development Authority, 6.0%, 8/1/45 3,715,928
13,780,000 A-/A3 Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway
Authority, 4.0%, 7/1/34 13,907,052
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$ 57,392,705
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Georgia -- 1.5%
5,750,000 A/Baa1 Burke County Development Authority,
7.0%, 1/1/23 $ 6,857,738
5,000,000 A-/Baa2 Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.5%,
9/15/28 5,516,550
1,500,000 A/A2 Municipal Electric Authority of
Georgia, 5.625%, 1/1/26 1,702,575
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$ 14,076,863
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Idaho -- 0.1%
1,000,000 NR/Aa1 Idaho Board Bank Authority,
4.0%, 9/15/41 $ 1,002,280
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Illinois -- 3.8%
1,580,000 NR/A3 Illinois Finance Authority, 5.25%,
10/1/24 $ 1,688,846
1,000,000 BBB+/Baa2 Illinois Finance Authority, 5.25%, 1,045,660
5/1/40
4,000,000 BBB-/NR Illinois Finance Authority, 5.5%, 4,083,040
8/15/30
1,600,000 AA-/Aa3 Illinois Finance Authority, 6.0%, 1,696,928
8/15/25
1,000,000 NR/NR Illinois Finance Authority, 6.125%,
5/15/27 1,036,680
5,000,000 NR/Baa2 Illinois Finance Authority, 6.5%, 5,472,850
4/1/39
20,000,000 AAA/A3 Metropolitan Pier & Exposition
Authority, 0.0%, 6/15/39 4,767,200
7,500,000 AAA/A3 Metropolitan Pier & Exposition
Authority, 5.25%, 6/15/42 7,588,650
5,000,000 AA+/Aaa Metropolitan Pier & Exposition
Authority, 7.0%, 7/1/26 (Pre-Refunded) 7,197,100
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$ 34,576,954
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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Indiana -- 2.5%
3,500,000 NR/Baa2 Delaware County Hospital Authority
Indiana, 5.0%, 8/1/24 $ 3,698,555
2,000,000 AA/Aa2 Indiana Bond Bank, 5.5%, 2/1/29 2,237,240
2,000,000 BB/B1 Indiana Finance Authority, 6.0%,
12/1/26 2,138,860
5,000,000 A+/A1 Indiana Health & Educational Facilities
Financing Authority, 4.75%, 2/15/34 5,193,700
7,000,000 A+/A1 Indiana Health & Educational Facilities
Financing Authority, 5.0%, 2/15/39 7,293,930
500,000 AA/Aa1 Indianapolis Local Public Improvement
Bond Bank, 6.0%, 1/10/20 584,330
650,000 AA/NR Indianapolis Local Public Improvement
Bond Bank, 6.75%, 2/1/14 (Pre-Refunded) 683,397
760,000 A-/A1 Lawrence Township Metropolitan
School District, 6.75%, 7/5/13 778,924
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$ 22,608,936
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Louisiana -- 2.8%
6,000,000 BBB-/Baa2 Jefferson Parish Hospital Service
District No 2, 6.375%, 7/1/41 $ 6,712,320
690,000 BBB+/Baa1 Louisiana Local Government
Environmental Facilities & Community
Development Authority, 5.25%, 12/1/18 748,567
10,000,000 NR/Baa1 Louisiana Public Facilities
Authority, 5.5%, 5/15/47 10,299,300
500,000 AA-/Aa3 Louisiana State Citizens Property
Insurance Corp., 5.0%, 6/1/24 567,470
400,000 A-/A3 Louisiana State Citizens Property
Insurance Corp., 5.0%, 6/1/24 447,888
3,000,000 BBB/Baa2 Parish of St John the Baptist
Louisiana, 5.125%, 6/1/37 3,137,070
1,000,000 AA/Aa1 State of Louisiana Gasoline & Fuels
Tax Revenue, 4.5%, 5/1/41 1,024,380
3,000,000 A-/A3 Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.
Louisiana, 5.875%, 5/15/39 3,063,330
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$ 26,000,325
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Maine -- 0.9%
4,500,000 NR/Baa3 Maine Health & Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, 6.75%, 7/1/36 $ 5,178,150
3,040,000 NR/Baa3 Maine Health & Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, 6.95%, 7/1/41 3,518,162
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$ 8,696,312
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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Maryland -- 1.5%
3,000,000 BB+/Ba2 County of Frederick Maryland,
5.625%, 9/1/38 $ 2,921,610
1,000,000 NR/NR Maryland Economic Development
Corp., 5.0%, 12/1/16 891,800
500,000 NR/NR Maryland Economic Development
Corp., 5.0%, 12/1/16 445,900
1,000,000 NR/NR Maryland Economic Development
Corp., 5.0%, 12/1/31 668,860
1,200,000 BB/NR Maryland Economic Development
Corp., 5.75%, 9/1/25 1,276,644
2,000,000 A/A3 Maryland Economic Development
Corp., 6.2%, 9/1/22 2,424,280
4,400,000 NR/Baa3 Maryland Health & Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, 5.75%, 7/1/38 4,675,132
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$ 13,304,226
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Massachusetts -- 10.3%
4,000,000 NR/Aa2 City of Pittsfield
Massachusetts, 5.0%, 3/1/19 $ 4,825,560
1,000,000 A-/A3 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.0%, 10/1/21 1,219,240
1,000,000 A-/A3 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.0%, 10/1/22 1,203,740
1,000,000 BBB+/A3 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.0%, 10/1/30 1,087,150
500,000 BBB+/A3 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.0%, 10/1/31 545,605
1,585,000 AA+/Aa1 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.0%, 6/1/25 1,862,407
1,000,000 A-/Baa1 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.125%, 7/1/26 1,074,970
345,000 BBB/Baa2 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.15%, 10/1/14 354,025
1,680,000 BBB/NR Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.25%, 10/1/29 1,743,840
3,320,000 BBB/NR Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.25%, 10/1/37 3,394,600
1,980,000 AA-/A1 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.375%, 4/1/41 2,187,009
500,000 BBB-/NR Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.5%, 1/1/35 500,115
1,100,000 BBB/Baa2 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.625%, 10/1/24 1,138,357
1,000,000 BBB/Baa2 Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.7%, 10/1/34 1,027,330
6,185,000 A/WR Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency, 5.75%, 1/1/42 7,664,205
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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Massachusetts -- (continued)
2,635,000 NR/NR Massachusetts Development Finance
Agency, 6.25%, 10/15/17 $ 2,744,063
1,000,000 BBB/NR Massachusetts Development Finance
Agency, 6.75%, 1/1/36 1,156,020
1,000,000 BBB/NR Massachusetts Development Finance
Agency, 7.0%, 7/1/42 1,165,770
2,000,000 NR/A2 Massachusetts Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, 4.125%, 10/1/37 2,035,100
4,500,000 BB/NR Massachusetts Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, 4.625%, 8/15/28 4,152,465
6,265,000 AAA/Aaa Massachusetts Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, 5.125%, 7/15/37 6,278,658
3,750,000 BBB+/Baa1 Massachusetts Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, 5.25%, 7/1/38 3,862,762
1,550,000 BBB-/Baa3 Massachusetts Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, 5.25%, 7/15/18 1,551,906
2,335,000 BBB-/Baa3 Massachusetts Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, 5.375%, 7/1/35 2,461,440
10,140,000 AAA/Aaa Massachusetts Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, 5.5%, 7/1/32 14,026,155
14,675,000 BBB/Baa2 Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency,
5.4%, 12/1/28 14,688,941
3,975,000 AA/Aa2 Massachusetts State College Building
Authority, 5.0%, 5/1/28 4,644,152
2,000,000 AAA/NR Town of Chatham Massachusetts,
3.5%, 6/15/37 1,957,540
4,500,000 AA+/NR Town of Wilmington Massachusetts,
4.0%, 3/15/37 4,510,575
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$ 95,063,700
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Michigan -- 1.9%
3,000,000 AA-/Aa3 City of Detroit Michigan Water Supply
System Revenue, 6.25%, 7/1/36 $ 3,454,320
1,500,000 BB-/NR John Tolfree Health System Corp.,
6.0%, 9/15/23 1,403,385
1,465,000 NR/NR Meridian Economic Development Corp.
Michigan, 5.25%, 7/1/26 1,465,161
3,285,000 NR/NR Michigan Public Educational Facilities
Authority, 5.875%, 6/1/37 3,190,753
2,000,000 NR/NR Michigan State Hospital Finance
Authority, 5.25%, 11/15/25 2,002,520
5,000,000 AA+/Aa1 Michigan State Hospital Finance
Authority, 5.25%, 11/15/26 5,215,000
1,000,000 NR/NR Michigan State Hospital Finance
Authority, 5.5%, 11/15/35 980,600
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$ 17,711,739
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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Minnesota -- 0.7%
5,000,000 8.50 A/A1 City of Becker Minnesota, Floating
Rate Note, 4/1/30 $ 5,102,350
1,000,000 A-/NR Tobacco Securitization Authority
Minnesota, 5.25%, 3/1/31 1,101,080
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$ 6,203,430
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Mississippi -- 1.3%
7,950,000 BBB-/Ba1 County of Lowndes Mississippi,
6.8%, 4/1/22 $ 9,072,381
2,750,000 BBB/Baa3 County of Warren Mississippi,
5.8%, 5/1/34 2,996,070
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$ 12,068,451
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Missouri -- 0.0%
80,000 NR/Aaa Missouri State Environmental
Improvement & Energy Resources
Authority, 5.125%, 1/1/20 $ 81,833
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Montana -- 0.3%
2,785,000 A-/A3 City of Forsyth Montana, 5.0%, 3/1/31 $ 2,838,639
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New Hampshire -- 1.2%
5,000,000 A-/NR New Hampshire Health & Education
Facilities Authority, 5.0%, 10/1/32 $ 5,208,100
3,750,000 A-/NR New Hampshire Health & Education
Facilities Authority, 5.0%, 10/1/37 3,868,500
2,000,000 BBB+/Baa1 New Hampshire Health & Education
Facilities Authority, 5.75%, 7/1/22 2,025,220
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$ 11,101,820
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New Jersey -- 1.8%
1,250,000 BBB/Baa3 Camden County Improvement Authority,
5.75%, 2/15/34 $ 1,269,875
475,000 NR/NR New Jersey Economic Development
Authority, 5.3%, 11/1/26 446,590
450,000 NR/NR New Jersey Economic Development
Authority, 5.375%, 11/1/36 398,079
610,000 NR/NR New Jersey Economic Development
Authority, 5.75%, 1/1/25 612,812
3,000,000 AAA/Aaa New Jersey Educational Facilities
Authority, 5.0%, 7/1/39 3,460,200
5,115,000 BBB-/Baa3 New Jersey Health Care Facilities
Financing Authority, 5.25%, 7/1/30 5,214,078
3,500,000 NR/NR New Jersey Health Care Facilities
Financing Authority, 7.25%, 7/1/27 3,151,960
2,000,000 A+/A1 New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund
Authority, 5.5%, 6/15/41 2,307,040
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$ 16,860,634
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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New Mexico -- 0.1%
1,000,000 A/NR County of Dona Ana New Mexico,
5.25%, 12/1/25 $ 1,032,990
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New York -- 3.1%
2,500,000 BBB+/A3 Albany Industrial Development Agency,
5.25%, 11/15/32 $ 2,663,450
1,000,000 NR/WR Albany Industrial Development Agency,
6.0%, 7/1/19 500,970
6,000,000 AAA/Aaa New York State Dormitory Authority,
5.0%, 10/1/41 6,868,020
5,515,000 BBB/WR New York State Dormitory Authority,
5.25%, 7/1/24 6,237,465
5,250,000 AA-/Aa3 New York State Dormitory Authority,
7.5%, 5/15/13 5,581,170
1,000,000 BBB-/Baa3 Port Authority of New York & New
Jersey, 6.0%, 12/1/36 1,120,520
3,400,000 BBB-/Baa3 Port Authority of New York & New
Jersey, 6.0%, 12/1/42 3,771,450
1,500,000 AA-/Aa2 Port Authority of New York & New
Jersey, 6.125%, 6/1/94 1,835,040
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$ 28,578,085
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North Carolina -- 2.0%
1,790,000 NR/NR North Carolina Capital Facilities
Finance Agency, 4.5%, 10/1/26 $ 1,491,142
700,000 BBB-/Baa North Carolina Capital Facilities
Finance Agency, 5.0%, 6/1/27 679,903
1,000,000 BBB-/Baa North Carolina Capital Facilities
Finance Agency, 5.0%, 6/1/32 903,990
12,000,000 A-/Baa1 North Carolina Eastern Municipal
Power Agency, 6.0%, 1/1/22 15,428,280
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$ 18,503,315
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Ohio -- 3.0%
6,840,000 B-/B3 Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing
Authority, 5.125%, 6/1/24 $ 5,504,353
10,000,000 B-/B3 Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing
Authority, 5.75%, 6/1/34 7,656,900
6,000,000 B-/B3 Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing
Authority, 6.5%, 6/1/47 5,037,780
1,000,000 AAA/Aaa City of Cincinnati Ohio Water System
Revenue, 5.0%, 12/1/37 1,135,810
1,500,000 NR/NR County of Cuyahoga Ohio, 6.0%,
5/15/37 1,519,455
1,500,000 NR/NR County of Cuyahoga Ohio, 6.0%,
5/15/42 1,518,810
5,000,000 NR/Baa1 County of Lake Ohio, 6.0%, 8/15/43 5,317,650
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$ 27,690,758
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oklahoma -- 0.7%
5,590,000 BBB/Baa2 McGee Creek Authority, 6.0%, 1/1/23 $ 6,486,356
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Oregon -- 0.3%
2,365,000 A+/A1 Oregon Health & Science University,
3.75%, 7/1/27 $ 2,397,353
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Pennsylvania -- 4.9%
2,605,000 NR/WR Allentown Area Hospital Authority,
6.0%, 11/15/16 $ 2,611,721
1,000,000 CCC/NR Columbia County Hospital Authority,
5.8%, 6/1/19 1,000,550
10,000,000 A-/Baa2 Lehigh County Industrial Development
Authority, 4.75%, 2/15/27 10,229,500
1,000,000 BBB/NR Montgomery County Industrial
Development Authority Pennsylvania,
5.0%, 12/1/24 1,036,300
1,000,000 BBB/NR Montgomery County Industrial
Development Authority Pennsylvania,
5.0%, 12/1/30 1,019,920
3,000,000 BBB+/A3 Northampton County General Purpose
Authority, 5.5%, 8/15/40 3,123,090
1,000,000 BBB-/Baa3 Pennsylvania Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, 5.0%, 7/1/42 1,025,250
1,000,000 BBB-/Baa3 Pennsylvania Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, 6.0%, 7/1/43 1,108,400
11,500,000 0.96 BBB+/WR Pennsylvania Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, Floating Rate
Note, 7/1/39 6,517,970
4,000,000 AA/Aa2 Philadelphia Hospitals & Higher
Education Facilities Authority,
4.5%, 7/1/37 4,121,000
12,900,000 BBB-/Ba1 Philadelphia Hospitals & Higher
Education Facilities Authority,
5.0%, 7/1/34 12,051,438
1,000,000 AA-/Aa3 Sports & Exhibition Authority of
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County,
5.0%, 2/1/30 1,077,810
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$ 44,922,949
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Puerto Rico -- 0.8%
1,000,000 BBB/Baa1 Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
5.0%, 7/1/41 $ 984,940
925,000 BBB/Baa1 Puerto Rico Public Buildings
Authority, 5.25%, 7/1/33 931,160
75,000 NR/Baa3 Puerto Rico Public Buildings
Authority, 5.25%, 7/1/33 (Pre-Refunded) 82,084
5,000,000 AA-/Aa2 Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing
Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/57 5,227,400
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$ 7,225,584
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
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Rhode Island -- 0.6%
35,000 A-/Baa1 Rhode Island Health & Educational
Building Corp., 6.375%, 8/15/21 $ 35,137
5,200,000 BB/Ba1 Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.
Rhode Island, 6.25%, 6/1/42 5,290,012
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$ 5,325,149
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South Carolina -- 1.1%
8,265,000 AA-/Aa3 South Carolina State Public Service
Authority, 5.0%, 12/1/43 $ 9,201,177
500,000 AA+/Aaa State of South Carolina, 5.0%, 4/1/20 627,785
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$ 9,828,962
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South Dakota -- 0.1%
65,000 NR/Aaa South Dakota Conservancy District,
5.625%, 8/1/17 (Pre-Refunded) $ 65,283
1,000,000 A+/A1 South Dakota Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, 5.0%, 7/1/42 1,070,310
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$ 1,135,593
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Tennessee -- 0.5%
4,000,000 AA/Aa1 Metropolitan Government of Nashville
& Davidson County Tennessee,
4.0%, 7/1/24 $ 4,479,320
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Texas -- 5.2%
7,100,000 BBB-/Baa3 Central Texas Regional Mobility
Authority, 0.0%, 1/1/25 $ 3,932,832
3,000,000 BBB-/Baa3 Central Texas Regional Mobility
Authority, 0.0%, 1/1/26 1,551,990
3,000,000 BBB-/Baa3 Central Texas Regional Mobility
Authority, 0.0%, 1/1/27 1,457,310
2,500,000 BB+/Ba1 Central Texas Regional Mobility
Authority, 6.75%, 1/1/41 2,801,950
10,000,000 BBB+/A3 Dallas County Utility & Reclamation
District, 5.375%, 2/15/29 10,640,300
390,000 AAA/Aaa Houston Higher Education Finance
Corp., 5.0%, 5/15/40 443,180
2,000,000 NR/Aaa La Joya Independent School District,
4.0%, 2/15/22 2,304,960
20,000 NR/A1 Lower Colorado River Authority,
5.25%, 5/15/21 (Pre-Refunded) 20,805
3,000,000 A/Baa2 Richardson Hospital Authority, 6.0%,
12/1/34 3,082,470
1,000,000 BBB/NR Seguin Higher Education Facilities
Corp., 5.0%, 9/1/23 1,022,430
5,000,000 AA+/Aaa State of Texas, 5.0%, 8/1/27 5,914,200
10,410,000 NR/Baa3 Texas Private Activity Bond Surface
Transportation Corp., 7.0%, 6/30/40 12,467,641
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Texas -- (continued)
2,255,000 BBB/NR Texas State Public Finance Authority
Charter School Finance Corp.,
6.2%, 2/15/40 $ 2,591,018
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$ 48,231,086
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Utah -- 0.1%
500,000 BBB-/NR Utah State Charter School
Finance Authority, 5.75%, 7/15/20 $ 526,605
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Vermont -- 0.1%
1,295,000 BBB-/Baa Vermont Educational & Health
Buildings Financing Agency, 5.0%, 7/1/24 $ 1,210,540
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Virginia -- 3.3%
5,000,000 BBB/Baa2 Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel
District, 5.5%, 7/1/25 $ 5,675,850
1,500,000 NR/WR Prince William County Industrial
Development Authority, 5.2%, 10/1/26
(Pre-Refunded) 1,620,720
3,925,000 NR/WR Prince William County Industrial
Development Authority, 5.35%,
10/1/36 (Pre-Refunded) 4,248,263
13,990,000 B-/B2 Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.
Virginia, 5.0%, 6/1/47 9,314,122
7,500,000 BBB+/Baa1 Washington County Industrial
Development Authority Virginia,
7.75%, 7/1/38 9,212,775
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$ 30,071,730
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Washington -- 7.7%
10,000,000 AA+/Aa1 City of Seattle Washington, 4.0%,
9/1/37 $ 10,023,500
10,000,000 AA/NR FYI Properties, 5.5%, 6/1/39 11,090,100
1,000,000 AA+/Aa1 King & Snohomish Counties School
District No 417 Northshore,
5.0%, 12/1/30 1,171,450
1,000,000 AA+/Aa1 King & Snohomish Counties School
District No 417 Northshore,
5.0%, 12/1/31 1,163,980
10,000,000 AAA/NR King County Housing Authority,
5.5%, 5/1/38 10,785,500
3,000,000 A+/Aa3 King County Public Hospital District
No 1, 5.25%, 12/1/37 3,236,910
1,000,000 AA+/Aa1 Pierce County School District No 3
Puyallup, 5.0%, 12/1/23 1,227,930
10,500,000 BBB/Baa1 Tobacco Settlement Authority of
Washington, 6.625%, 6/1/32 10,920,000
5,600,000 AA+/Aaa University of Washington, 5.0%,
6/1/37 6,204,800
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal Floating S&P/Moody's
Amount ($) Rate (d) Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Washington -- (continued)
2,400,000 BBB/Baa2 Washington Health Care Facilities
Authority, 6.125%, 8/15/37 $ 2,575,536
4,000,000 NR/A2 Washington Health Care Facilities
Authority, 6.5%, 11/15/33 4,461,000
5,000,000 5.25 AA/Aa2 Washington Health Care Facilities
Authority, Floating Rate Note, 10/1/33 5,436,550
2,500,000 NR/NR Washington State Housing Finance
Commission, 5.25%, 1/1/17 2,489,100
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$ 70,786,356
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Wisconsin -- 0.5%
1,430,000 NR/A1 Adams-Friendship Area School
District, 6.5%, 4/1/16 $ 1,700,213
3,000,000 A+/NR Wisconsin Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, 5.125%, 8/15/35 3,202,050
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$ 4,902,263
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Wyoming -- 0.1%
1,000,000 A+/NR County of Laramie Wyoming,
5.0%, 5/1/37 $ 1,069,940
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $853,533,433) $ 913,952,049
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES -- 99.4%
(Cost $853,533,432) (a) $ 913,952,049
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OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES -- 0.6% $ 5,368,044
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TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $ 919,320,093
===============================================================================================
(Pre-Refunded) Pre-refunded bonds have been collateralized by U.S. Treasury
securities which are held in escrow and used to pay principal
and interest on the tax-exempt issue and to retire the bonds in
full at the earliest refunding date.
NR Not rated by either S&P or Moody's.
WR Rating withdrawn by either S&P or Moody's.
(144A) Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the
Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold normally
to qualified institutional buyers in a transaction exempt from
registration. At June 30, 2012, the value of these securities
amounted to $1,248,045 or 0.1% of total net assets.
(a) At June 30, 2012, the net unrealized gain on investments based
on cost for federal income tax purposes of $851,747,726 was as
follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in which
there is an excess of value over tax cost $ 71,650,228
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments in which
there is an excess of tax cost over value (9,445,905)
------------
Net unrealized gain $ 62,204,323
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
(b) Security is issued with a zero coupon. Income is earned through
accretion of discount.
(d) Debt obligation with a variable interest rate. Rate shown is rate
at period end.
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding temporary cash investments) for the
six months ended June 30, 2012 aggregated $168,922,197 and $105,018,847,
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.
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)
Generally, equity securities are categorized as Level 1, fixed income securities
and senior loans as Level 2 and securities valued using fair value methods
(other than prices supplied by independent pricing services) are categorized
as Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 1A.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2012, in valuing
the Fund's assets:
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Bonds $-- $913,952,049 $-- $913,952,049
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $-- $913,952,049 $-- $913,952,049
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
28 Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 6/30/12 (unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investment in securities (cost $853,533,432) $ 913,952,049
Receivables --
Investment securities sold 103,021
Fund shares sold 1,579,655
Interest 12,841,962
Due from Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. 14,773
Other 46,650
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Total assets $ 928,538,110
=========================================================================================
LIABILITIES:
Payables --
Fund shares repurchased $ 1,039,728
Dividends 1,043,054
Due to bank 6,923,807
Due to affiliates 133,193
Accrued expenses 78,235
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Total liabilities $ 9,218,017
=========================================================================================
NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital $ 980,187,887
Undistributed net investment income 6,422,302
Accumulated net realized loss on investments (127,708,713)
Net unrealized gain on investments 60,418,617
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Total net assets $ 919,320,093
=========================================================================================
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
(No par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
Class A (Based on $797,180,894/56,685,216 shares) $ 14.06
Class B (Based on $3,820,501/273,542 shares) $ 13.97
Class C (Based on $42,002,369/3,011,183 shares) $ 13.95
Class Y (Based on $76,316,329/5,440,492 shares) $ 14.03
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE:
Class A ($14.06 (divided by) 95.5%) $ 14.72
=========================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 29
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended 6/30/12
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest $23,414,626
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Total investment income $ 23,414,626
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EXPENSES:
Management fees $ 2,041,955
Transfer agent fees
Class A 152,360
Class B 2,923
Class C 4,624
Class Y 1,237
Distribution fees
Class A 977,337
Class B 20,593
Class C 199,409
Shareholder communication expense 179,181
Administrative reimbursements 128,802
Custodian fees 11,307
Registration fees 31,392
Professional fees 45,207
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated trustees 17,756
Miscellaneous 21,504
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Total expenses $ 3,835,587
Less fees waived and expenses reimbursed by Pioneer
Investment Management, Inc. $ (79,646)
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Net expenses $ 3,755,941
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income $19,658,685
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gain on Investments $ 920,697
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in net unrealized gain on Investments $40,535,674
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net gain on investments $41,456,371
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $61,115,056
=========================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Six Months
Ended
6/30/12 Year Ended
(Unaudited) 12/31/11
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 19,658,685 $ 39,730,631
Net realized gain (loss) on investments 920,697 (17,705,612)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments 40,535,674 69,621,476
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting
from operations $ 61,115,056 $ 91,646,495
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREOWNERS:
Net investment income:
Class A ($0.28 and $0.59 per share, respectively) $(15,714,838) $ (33,936,017)
Class B ($0.21 and $0.48 per share, respectively) (64,200) (205,660)
Class C ($0.22 and $0.49 per share, respectively) (650,193) (1,307,520)
Class Y ($0.29 and $0.63 per share, respectively) (1,517,370) (3,220,838)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowner $(17,946,601) $ (38,670,035)
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FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale or exchange of shares $ 63,392,660 $ 123,935,441
Reinvestment of distributions 12,514,585 26,335,652
Cost of shares repurchased (75,140,156) (200,773,983)
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Net increase in net assets resulting from Fund
share transactions $ 767,089 $ (50,502,890)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets $ 43,935,544 $ 2,473,570
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 875,384,549 872,910,979
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of period $919,320,093 $ 875,384,549
===================================================================================================
Undistributed net investment income $ 6,422,302 $ 4,710,218
===================================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
'12 Shares '12 Amount
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) '11 Shares '11 Amount
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A
Shares sold 3,220,478 $ 44,676,316 7,716,963 $ 100,511,196
Reinvestment of distributions 827,017 11,522,772 1,914,655 24,592,119
Less shares repurchased (4,625,138) (64,055,473) (11,998,627) (153,811,651)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (577,643) $ (7,856,385) (2,367,009) $ (28,708,336)
===============================================================================================
CLASS B
Shares sold or exchanged 4,476 $ 61,547 31,101 $ 393,652
Reinvestment of distributions 3,638 50,309 13,290 168,365
Less shares repurchased (62,599) (861,871) (371,018) (4,637,405)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (54,485) $ (750,015) (326,627) $ (4,075,388)
===============================================================================================
CLASS C
Shares sold 448,343 $ 6,167,017 715,343 $ 9,249,990
Reinvestment of distributions 33,475 462,641 70,687 900,254
Less shares repurchased (317,315) (4,355,450) (1,032,237) (12,922,370)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) 164,503 $ 2,274,208 (246,207) $ (2,772,126)
===============================================================================================
CLASS Y
Shares sold 899,286 $ 12,487,780 1,066,581 $ 13,780,603
Reinvestment of distributions 34,430 478,863 52,541 674,914
Less shares repurchased (422,787) (5,867,362) (2,329,142) (29,402,557)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) 510,929 $ 7,099,281 (1,210,020) $ (14,947,040)
===============================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
6/30/12 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Unaudited) 12/31/11 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08 12/31/07
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class A
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.40 $ 12.56 $ 12.86 $ 10.90 $ 13.50 $ 14.11
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.30 $ 0.62 $ 0.57 $ 0.59 $ 0.60 $ 0.62
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.64 0.82 (0.28) 1.99 (2.54) (0.42)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 0.94 $ 1.44 $ 0.29 $ 2.58 $ (1.94) $ 0.20
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.28) (0.60) (0.59) (0.61) (0.59) (0.61)
Net realized gain -- -- -- (0.01) (0.07) (0.20)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.66 $ 0.84 $ (0.30) $ 1.96 $ (2.60) $ (0.61)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 14.06 $ 13.40 $ 12.56 $ 12.86 $ 10.90 $ 13.50
==============================================================================================================================
Total return* 7.02% 11.73% 2.15% 24.01% (14.85)% 1.40%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 0.82%** 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 4.40%** 4.77% 4.55% 4.94% 4.66% 4.45%
Portfolio turnover rate 24%** 14% 18% 18% 27% 18%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $797,181 $767,290 $749,235 $479,599 $353,257 $451,219
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 0.84%** 0.87% 0.85% 0.88% 0.88% 0.85%
Net investment income 4.38%** 4.72% 4.52% 4.88% 4.60% 4.42%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.82%** 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82%
Net investment income 4.40%** 4.77% 4.55% 4.94% 4.66% 4.45%
==============================================================================================================================
* 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
+ Ratios assuming 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 Year Year Year Year Year
6/30/12 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Unaudited) 12/31/11 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08 12/31/07
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Class B
Net asset value, beginning of period $13.30 $12.48 $ 12.78 $10.83 $ 13.41 $ 14.03
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.26 $ 0.55 $ 0.46 $ 0.50 $ 0.48 $ 0.48
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.62 0.75 (0.29) 1.96 (2.52) (0.41)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 0.88 $ 1.30 $ 0.17 $ 2.46 $ (2.04) $ 0.07
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.21) (0.48) (0.47) (0.50) (0.47) (0.49)
Net realized gain -- -- -- (0.01) (0.07) (0.20)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.67 $ 0.82 $ (0.30) $ 1.95 $ (2.58) $ (0.62)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $13.97 $13.30 $ 12.48 $12.78 $ 10.83 $ 13.41
==========================================================================================================================
Total return* 6.66% 10.63% 1.25% 22.97% (15.60)% 0.46%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.72%** 1.72% 1.68% 1.71% 1.72% 1.72%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 3.50%** 3.93% 3.68% 4.06% 3.76% 3.55%
Portfolio turnover rate 24%** 14% 18% 18% 27% 18%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $3,821 $4,364 $ 8,169 $5,838 $ 5,286 $ 6,737
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 1.75%** 1.74% 1.68% 1.71% 1.72% 1.78%
Net investment income 3.47%** 3.90% 3.68% 4.06% 3.76% 3.49%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.72%** 1.72% 1.68% 1.71% 1.72% 1.72%
Net investment income 3.50%** 3.93% 3.68% 4.06% 3.76% 3.55%
==========================================================================================================================
* 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
+ Ratios assuming no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
6/30/12 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Unaudited) 12/31/11 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08 12/31/07
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Class C
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.29 $ 12.46 $ 12.77 $ 10.83 $ 13.42 $ 14.02
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.24 $ 0.51 $ 0.47 $ 0.47 $ 0.45 $ 0.45
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.64 0.81 (0.30) 1.98 (2.48) (0.35)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 0.88 $ 1.32 $ 0.17 $ 2.45 $ (2.03) $ 0.10
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Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.22) (0.49) (0.48) (0.50) (0.49) (0.50)
Net realized gain -- -- -- (0.01) (0.07) (0.20)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.66 $ 0.83 $ (0.31) $ 1.94 $ (2.59) $ (0.60)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 13.95 $ 13.29 $ 12.46 $ 12.77 $ 10.83 $ 13.42
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Total return* 6.66% 10.84% 1.26% 22.93% (15.56)% 0.67%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.57%** 1.61% 1.60% 1.64% 1.65% 1.58%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 3.65%** 3.98% 3.78% 4.08% 3.85% 3.66%
Portfolio turnover rate 24%** 14% 18% 18% 27% 18%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $42,002 $37,834 $38,548 $26,422 $15,157 $12,620
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.57%** 1.61% 1.60% 1.64% 1.65% 1.58%
Net investment income 3.65%** 3.98% 3.78% 4.08% 3.85% 3.66%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.57%** 1.61% 1.60% 1.64% 1.65% 1.58%
Net investment income 3.65%** 3.98% 3.78% 4.08% 3.85% 3.66%
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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
+ Ratios assuming no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
6/30/12 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Unaudited) 12/31/11 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08 12/31/07
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Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.37 $ 12.53 $ 12.84 $ 10.89 $ 13.48 $ 14.09
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.31 $ 0.67 $ 0.58 $ 0.63 $ 0.62 $ 0.67
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.64 0.80 (0.26) 1.96 (2.51) (0.44)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 0.95 $ 1.47 $ 0.32 $ 2.59 $ (1.89) $ 0.23
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Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income (0.29) (0.63) (0.63) (0.63) (0.63) (0.64)
Net realized gain -- -- -- (0.01) (0.07) (0.20)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.66 $ 0.84 $ (0.31) $ 1.95 $ (2.59) $ (0.61)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 14.03 $ 13.37 $ 12.53 $ 12.84 $ 10.89 $ 13.48
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Total return* 7.18% 12.04% 2.34% 24.22% (14.56)% 1.67%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 0.55%** 0.55% 0.55% 0.58% 0.58% 0.54%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 4.67%** 5.04% 4.81% 5.17% 4.90% 4.73%
Portfolio turnover rate 24%** 14% 18% 18% 27% 18%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $76,316 $65,896 $76,959 $21,963 $18,571 $23,331
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 0.57%** 0.57% 0.55% 0.58% 0.58% 0.54%
Net investment income 4.64%** 5.02% 4.80% 5.17% 4.90% 4.73%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.55%** 0.55% 0.55% 0.58% 0.58% 0.54%
Net investment income 4.67%** 5.04% 4.81% 5.17% 4.90% 4.73%
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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.
** Annualized
+ Ratios assuming 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 | 6/30/12 (unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund (the Fund) is one of two series comprising
Pioneer Series Trust II, a Delaware statutory trust. The Fund is 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 a high level
of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with the
relative stability of capital.
The Fund offers four classes of shares designated as Class A, Class B, 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 has 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.
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 gain or loss on investments during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 37
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. Fixed
income securities with remaining maturity of more than sixty days are
valued at prices supplied by independent pricing services, which consider
such factors as market prices, market events, quotations from one or more
brokers, Treasury spreads, yields, maturities and ratings. Valuations may
be supplemented by dealers and other sources, as required. Equity
securities that have traded on an exchange are valued at the last sale
price on the principal exchange where they are traded. Equity securities
that have not traded on the date of valuation, or securities for which sale
prices are not available, generally are valued using the mean between the
last bid and asked prices. Short-term fixed income securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less generally are valued at
amortized cost.
Securities for which independent pricing services are unable to supply
prices or 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. 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.
Examples of a significant event might include political or economic news,
corporate restructurings, natural disasters, terrorist activity or trading
halts. Thus, the valuation of the Fund's securities may differ from
exchange prices.
At June 30, 2012, no securities were valued using fair value methods (other
than securities valued using prices supplied by independent pricing
services). Inputs used when applying fair value methods to value a
security may include credit ratings, the financial condition of the
company, current market conditions and comparable securities.
Discount and premium on debt securities are accreted or amortized,
respectively, daily into interest income on a yield-to-maturity basis over
the life of the respective security with a corresponding increase or
decrease in the cost basis of the security. Interest income, including
interest on income bearing cash accounts, is recorded on the accrual basis.
Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified
cost method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes.
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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
federal and state 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 as from net realized gain on investment transactions,
or as from paid-in capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences
that may exist.
The tax character of current year distribution payable will be determined
at the end of the current taxable year. The tax character of distributions
paid during the year ended December 31, 2011 was as follows:
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2011
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Distributions paid from:
Ordinary income $ 649,938
Tax-exempt income 38,020,097
Long-term capital gain --
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Total $38,670,035
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The following shows the components of distributable earnings on a federal income
tax basis at December 31, 2011:
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2011
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Distributable earnings:
Undistributed tax-exempt income $ 2,924,512
Capital loss carryforward (118,209,800)
Current year post-October loss deferred (10,419,610)
Unrealized appreciation 21,668,649
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Total $(104,036,249)
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The difference between book basis and tax basis appreciation is attributable to
the tax treatment of premium and amortization.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 39
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 $34,343 in underwriting commissions on the sale of
Class A shares six months ended June 30, 2012.
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. All expenses and
fees paid to the transfer agent, Pioneer Investment Management Shareholder
Services, Inc. (PIMSS), for its services 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).
The Fund declares as daily dividends substantially all of its net investment
income. All dividends are paid on a monthly basis. Short-term capital gain
distributions, if any, may be declared with the daily dividends.
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. Risks
At times, the Fund's investments may represent industries or industry
sectors that are interrelated or have common risks, making the Fund more
susceptible to any economic, political, or regulatory developments or other
risks affecting those industries and sectors. The Fund's prospectus
contains unaudited information regarding the Fund's principal risks. Please
refer to that document when considering the Fund's principal risks.
2. Management Agreement
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of
UniCredit, manages the Fund's portfolio. Management fees are calculated daily at
the annual rate of 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets up to $250
million; 0.45% of the next $500 million; and 0.40% of the excess over $750
million. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the effective management fee
(excluding waivers and/or assumption of expenses) was equivalent to 0.45% of the
Fund's average daily net assets.
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PIM has contractually agreed to limit ordinary operating expenses of the Fund to
the extent required to reduce Fund expenses to 0.82%, 1.72%, 1.72% and 0.55% of
the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class
Y shares, respectively. Fees waived and expenses reimbursed during the six
months ended June 30, 2012 are reflected on the Statement of Operations. These
expense limitations are in effect through June 1, 2013. There can be no
assurance that PIM will extend the expense limit agreement for a class of shares
beyond the date referred to above.
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
$50,812 in management fees, administrative costs and certain other
reimbursements payable to PIM at June 30, 2012.
Effective March 5, 2012 PIM has retained Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. to
provide certain sub-administration and accounting services to the Fund.
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, 2012, such out-of-pocket expenses by class of
shares were as follows:
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Shareholder Communications:
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Class A $148,121
Class B 2,072
Class C 7,523
Class Y 21,465
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Total $179,181
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Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities is $62,345 in transfer agent fees and out-of-pocket reimbursements
payable to PIMSS at June 30, 2012.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 41
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 $20,036 in distribution fees payable to PFD at June 30, 2012.
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 12 months of purchase. 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 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, 2012, CDSCs in the
amount of $18,786 were paid to PFD.
5. Expense Offset Arrangements
The Fund has entered into certain expense offset arrangements with PIMSS which
may result 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, 2012, 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 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. The
credit facility in effect until January 20, 2012 was in the amount of $165
million.
42 Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
Under such facility, interest on borrowings was 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 credit facility in effect as of February 15, 2012 is in
the amount of $215 million. Under such facility, depending on the type of loan,
interest on borrowings is payable at LIBOR plus 0.90% on an annualized basis, or
the Alternate Base Rate, which is the greater of (a) the facility's
administrative agent's daily announced prime rate on the borrowing date, (b) 2%
plus the Federal Funds Rate on the borrowing date and (c) 2% plus the overnight
Euro dollar rate on the borrowing date. The Funds pay an annual commitment fee
to participate in a credit 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, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings
under a credit facility.
Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 43
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers
Trustees Officers
Thomas J. Perna, Chairman John F. Cogan, Jr., President*
David R. Bock Daniel K. Kingsbury, Executive
Mary K. Bush Vice President
John F. Cogan, Jr. Mark E. Bradley, Treasurer**
Benjamin M. Friedman Christopher J. Kelley, Secretary
Margaret B.W. Graham
Daniel K. Kingsbury
Marguerite A. Piret
Stephen K. West
Investment Adviser and Administrator
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Custodian and Sub-Administrator
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 us.pioneerinvestments.com. This information is also available on the
Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
* Chief Executive Officer of the Funds
** Chief Financial and Accounting Officer of the Funds
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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: us.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.
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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 15
Schedule of Investments 17
Financial Statements 24
Notes to Financial Statements 33
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 42
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 1
President's Letter
Dear Shareowner,
The U.S. economy showed signs of an economic slowdown in the second quarter,
reflecting higher savings by consumers and reduced spending by corporations, in
large part due to concerns about both the U.S. outlook and the deteriorating
situation in Europe. Some 40% - 45% of U.S. corporate earnings come from
overseas, with a large portion of that from Europe. While large U.S.
corporations generally remain in excellent financial health - cash, borrowing
capacity, and margins are all strong - they are holding back on hiring and
investments due to concerns about Europe, China, and U.S. regulations, fiscal
policies, taxes, and politics. Many investors share those concerns, and are
maintaining a cautious approach to the markets.
Despite this tough backdrop, the markets had a surprisingly strong first half of
2012. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index returned 9.5% over the six months ended
June 30, 2012. In the U.S. bond markets, interest rates generally declined, with
riskier sectors faring the best. The broad bond market, as measured by the
Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index, returned 2.4% during the same six-month
period, while the high-yield bond market, as measured by the Bank of America
Merrill Lynch High Yield Master II Index, returned 7.1%.
Given the major macroeconomic and political issues facing the markets in the
second half of the year, we certainly expect continuing volatility. But we also
see some positive economic data that give us hope for better news in the second
half of 2012. While the unemployment rate remains unacceptably high at over 8%,
employment and incomes continue to trend upward. Lower oil prices have acted
like an effective tax cut for consumers. Home construction, sales, and
refinancings have increased, and auto sales are holding up as well.
At Pioneer, we have long advocated the benefits of staying diversified* and
investing for the long term. The strategy has generally performed well for many
investors. 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.
* Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a
declining market.
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Pioneer's investment professionals focus on finding good opportunities in both
equity and bond markets using the same disciplined investment approach we have
used since 1928. Our strategy is to identify undervalued individual securities
with the greatest potential for success, carefully weighing risk against reward.
Our teams of investment professionals continually monitor and analyze the
relative valuations of different sectors and securities globally to help build
portfolios that we believe can help you achieve your investment goals.
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
us.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 opinion as of the date of this report. These statements should not
be relied upon for any other purposes. Past performance is no guarantee of
future results, and there is no guarantee that market forecasts discussed will
be realized.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 3
Portfolio Management Discussion | 6/30/12
In the following interview, Brian Stack, senior vice president and portfolio
manager at Pioneer, discusses the factors that influenced the performance of
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund during the six-month period ended June 30,
2012. Mr. Stack is responsible for the daily management of the Fund.
Q How did the Fund perform during the six months ended June 30, 2012?
A Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund Class A shares returned 7.56% at net asset
value during the six months ended June 30, 2012, while the Fund's benchmark,
the Russell 2000 Growth Index (the Russell Index), returned 8.81%. During the
same period, the average return of the 526 mutual funds in Lipper's Small Cap
Growth Funds category was 8.12%.
Q How would you describe your investment strategy in managing the Fund, and how
did that strategy affect the Fund's performance during the six months ended
June 30, 2012?
A During the period, we continued to employ our "growth at a reasonable price"
(GARP) discipline in managing the Fund. The GARP approach targets companies
that we believe are attractively priced, with above-average growth potential,
defensible business models, solid competitive positions, and innovative
products or other growth drivers that can prevail, even in an uncertain
economic environment.
While the Fund underperformed the Russell Index and its peer group during the
six-month period, we also recognize that the first half of 2012 was a
difficult time for individual stock pickers. Many of the best performers
during the period were stocks with higher valuations and strong price
momentum. The market environment during the last six months was a challenging
one for the Fund's investment strategy, which emphasizes higher-quality,
attractively-valued companies that are sometimes out of favor with the
market.
Q What specific holdings helped the Fund's performance during the six months
ended June 30, 2012?
A Three of the Fund's holdings were taken over at a premium during the period.
In health care, Catalyst Health Solutions merged with SXC Health Solutions,
and the drug development company Inhibitex was acquired by Bristol-Myers
Squibb. In addition, the restaurant operator PF Chang's was purchased by a
private equity firm. We don't intentionally look for takeover
4 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
targets when we pick stocks for the Fund, but a natural result of our focus
on undervalued growth companies is that the Fund has averaged about four to
six takeovers per year throughout its history.
The Fund's returns also benefited from owning several stocks that displayed
robust performance during the period, on the strength of positive fundamental
developments. The stock price of Amarin, a development-stage
biopharmaceutical company, climbed from $7.49 to $14.46 during the period
after successfully completing Phase III clinical testing for its key drug.
The drug is expected to receive FDA approval later this year. Also in health
care, the Fund's position in Conceptus returned more than 50% during the
period, behind strong earnings and news of a strengthened management team.
Our stock selection process also added value to Fund returns in the energy
and industrials sectors. In energy, an emphasis on natural gas over oil
stocks in the Fund benefited performance. Our enthusiasm for low-cost
providers of natural gas, such as Cabot Oil & Gas, a strong performer, is
based on our expectation that higher-cost producers will curtail drilling and
production in the face of a low price for the commodity. Additionally, we
expect that longer-term demand for natural gas will be boosted by the
development of both liquefied natural gas infrastructure and gas-fired
vehicles. In industrials, the Fund held a number of stocks that registered
robust gains during the six-month period, including TransDigm, the aerospace
component maker; On Assignment, the temporary help provider; and U.S.
Airways.
Q What types of investment decisions or individual holdings hurt the Fund's
performance during the six months ended June 30, 2012?
A The Fund's positioning in the information technology and financials sectors
accounted for the majority of the underperformance relative to the Russell
Index during the six-month period. The largest individual detractor from
performance in the information technology sector was WebMD Health, which is
the largest online provider of health information services. WebMD fell
sharply during the period as advertising sales cycles lengthened in response
to heightened regulatory review of online pharmaceuticals marketing.
Additionally, OCZ Technology, which makes solid-state disk drives that are
being adopted in place of hard disk drives, declined during the period after
reporting a modest earnings shortfall. We eliminated WebMD from the Fund
based on our belief that advertising revenues would remain under pressure. We
remain optimistic about OCZ's prospects for the balance of 2012 and beyond,
however, and the stock remains in the Fund's portfolio.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 5
The Fund's benchmark-relative underperformance in the financials sector
primarily reflected a lack of exposure to real estate investment trusts
(REITs), which were among the market's best performers during the period, due
in part to investors' thirst for yield.
Q Broadly speaking, how was the Fund positioned as of June 30, 2012?
A The Fund is positioned for a low-to-moderate economic growth environment.
Keeping in mind that Fund's sector weights are a residual effect of our
security selection process, information technology remained the portfolio's
largest overweight relative to the Russell Index at the end of the six-month
period. Financials and consumer staples remained the Fund's largest
benchmark-relative underweights.
Portfolio turnover was lower than average during the six months ended June
30, 2012, as we didn't make any wholesale shifts. Instead, we made
incremental, stock-by-stock changes to the portfolio based on our bottom-up
selection process. We believe the lower turnover reflects our confidence in
the fundamentals and valuations of the stocks currently owned by the Fund.
Q What is your outlook for the second half of 2012, and beyond?
A As noted previously, the Fund is positioned for a low-to-moderate economic
growth environment, but we remain optimistic on the long-term outlook for
U.S. equities.
We continue to be focused on identifying U.S.-centric, company-specific
growth stories when adding securities to the Fund's portfolio, and we will
continue to strive to generate long-term Fund outperformance through all
market cycles. We believe that maintaining our GARP investment discipline -
rather than trying to chase short-term performance trends - is the best way
to accomplish that goal.
6 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments on pages 17-23 for a full listing of
Fund securities.
Investments in small companies may offer the potential for higher returns, but
are also subject to greater short-term price fluctuations than larger, more
established companies.
Investing in foreign and/or emerging markets securities involves risks relating
to interest rates, currency exchange rates, economic, and political conditions.
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 and sectors.
These risks may increase share price volatility.
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 opinion as of the date of this report. These opinions should not
be relied upon for any other purposes.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 7
Portfolio Summary | 6/30/12
Portfolio Diversification
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(As a percentage of total investment portfolio)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
U.S. Common Stocks 86.5%
Exchange Traded Fund 1.1%
Temporary Cash Investment 2.9%
International Common Stocks 6.5%
Depository Receipts for International Stocks 3.0%
Sector Distribution
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Health Care 26.2%
Materials 4.0%
Financials 4.3%
Energy 7.6%
Information Technology 26.0%
Industrials 14.0%
Consumer Discretionary 17.9%
10 Largest Holdings
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(As a percentage of equity holdings)*
1. Amarin Corp Plc (A.D.R.) 2.25%
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2. Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. 2.04
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3. Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc 2.03
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4. Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. 1.94
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5. Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. 1.88
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6. Cinemark Holdings, Inc. 1.85
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7. Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1.67
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8. WR Grace & Co. 1.55
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9. Conceptus, Inc. 1.45
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10. Gartner, Inc. 1.45
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* This list excludes temporary cash investments and derivative instruments. The
portfolio is actively managed, and current holdings may be different. The
holdings listed should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any
security listed.
8 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
Prices and Distributions | 6/30/12
Net Asset Value per Share
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Class 6/30/12 12/31/11
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A $28.60 $26.59
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B $23.83 $22.31
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C $24.28 $22.68
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R $28.37 $26.43
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Y $29.71 $27.55
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Distributions per Share: 1/1/12-6/30/12
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Net Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Class Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
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A $ -- $ -- $ --
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B $ -- $ -- $ --
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C $ -- $ -- $ --
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R $ -- $ -- $ --
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Y $ -- $ -- $ --
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Index Definition
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The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of U.S. small-cap growth
stocks. Index returns are calculated monthly, assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses, or sales charges.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
The index defined here pertains to the "Value of $10,000 Investment" and "Value
of $5 Million Investment" charts on pages 10-14.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 9
Performance Update | 6/30/12 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 Growth Opportunities Fund at public offering price,
compared to that of the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2012)
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Net Asset Public Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
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10 Years 5.01% 4.39%
5 Years 0.78 -0.41
1 Year -5.01 -10.48
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2012)
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Gross
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1.26%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Growth Russell 2000
Opportunities fund Growth Index
6/30/2002 $ 9,425 $ 10,000
6/30/2003 $ 8,419 $ 10,069
6/30/2004 $ 11,154 $ 13,245
6/30/2005 $ 12,401 $ 13,813
6/30/2006 $ 13,052 $ 15,827
6/30/2007 $ 14,781 $ 18,491
6/30/2008 $ 11,958 $ 16,488
6/30/2009 $ 10,217 $ 12,391
6/30/2010 $ 11,856 $ 14,617
6/30/2011 $ 16,175 $ 20,975
6/30/2012 $ 15,364 $ 20,406
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.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.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of
predecessor Safeco Growth Opportunities Fund on December 10, 2004. The
performance shown for Class A shares of the Fund for periods prior to December
10, 2004, is based on the performance of the predecessor fund's Class A shares,
which has been restated to reflect differences in any applicable sales charges
(but not differences in expenses). If all the expenses of the Fund were
reflected, the performance shown would be lower.
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 and 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.
10 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
Performance Update | 6/30/12 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 Growth Opportunities Fund, compared to that of the
Russell 2000 Growth Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2012)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 Years 3.84% 3.84%
5 Years -0.56 -0.56
1 Year -6.26 -10.00
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2012)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross
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2.49%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Growth Russell 2000
Opportunities fund Growth Index
6/30/2002 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
6/30/2003 $ 8,865 $ 10,069
6/30/2004 $ 11,656 $ 13,245
6/30/2005 $ 12,856 $ 13,813
6/30/2006 $ 13,386 $ 15,827
6/30/2007 $ 14,991 $ 18,491
6/30/2008 $ 11,962 $ 16,488
6/30/2009 $ 10,068 $ 12,391
6/30/2010 $ 11,536 $ 14,617
6/30/2011 $ 15,548 $ 20,975
6/30/2012 $ 14,576 $ 20,406
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.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). The maximum CDSC is 4% and declines over five years. For more complete
information, please see the prospectus.
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.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of
predecessor Safeco Growth Opportunities Fund on December 10, 2004. The
performance shown for Class B shares of the Fund for periods prior to December
10, 2004, is based on the performance of the predecessor fund's Class B shares,
which has been restated to reflect differences in any applicable sales charges
(but not differences in expenses). If all the expenses of the Fund were
reflected, the performance shown would be lower.
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 and 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 taxes that a
shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 11
Performance Update | 6/30/12 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 Growth Opportunities Fund, compared to that of the
Russell 2000 Growth Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2012)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 Years 4.02% 4.02%
5 Years -0.32 -0.32
1 Year -5.89 -5.89
Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2012)
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Gross
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2.13%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Growth Russell 2000
Opportunities fund Growth Index
6/30/2002 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
6/30/2003 $ 8,869 $ 10,069
6/30/2004 $ 11,661 $ 13,245
6/30/2005 $ 12,872 $ 13,813
6/30/2006 $ 13,449 $ 15,827
6/30/2007 $ 15,073 $ 18,491
6/30/2008 $ 12,047 $ 16,488
6/30/2009 $ 10,148 $ 12,391
6/30/2010 $ 11,657 $ 14,617
6/30/2011 $ 15,763 $ 20,975
6/30/2012 $ 14,834 $ 20,406
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee
of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Class C shares held for less than one year are also subject to a 1% contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC). "If Held" results represent the percent change in
net asset value per share. Returns would have been lower had sales charges been
reflected. All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends
and capital gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and
expenses will differ.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of
predecessor Safeco Growth Opportunities Fund on December 10, 2004. The
performance shown for Class C shares of the Fund for periods prior to December
10, 2004, is based on the performance of the predecessor fund's Class C shares,
which has been restated to reflect differences in any applicable sales charges
(but not differences in expenses). This adjustment has the effect of reducing
the previously reported performance of the predecessor fund. If all the expenses
of the Fund were reflected, the performance shown would be lower.
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 and 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.
12 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
Performance Update | 6/30/12 Class R Shares
Investment Returns
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $10,000
investment made in Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund, compared to that of the
Russell 2000 Growth Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2012)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 Years 4.21% 4.21%
5 Years -0.13 -0.13
1 Year -5.34 -5.34
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2012)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.57%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Growth Russell 2000
Opportunities fund Growth Index
6/30/2002 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
6/30/2003 $ 8,889 $ 10,069
6/30/2004 $ 11,717 $ 13,245
6/30/2005 $ 12,963 $ 13,813
6/30/2006 $ 13,575 $ 15,827
6/30/2007 $ 15,200 $ 18,491
6/30/2008 $ 12,078 $ 16,488
6/30/2009 $ 10,143 $ 12,391
6/30/2010 $ 11,723 $ 14,617
6/30/2011 $ 15,956 $ 20,975
6/30/2012 $ 15,104 $ 20,406
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.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.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of
predecessor Safeco Growth Opportunities Fund on December 10, 2004. The
performance shown for Class R shares for periods prior to December 10, 2004, is
based on the performance of the predecessor fund's Class A shares, which has
been restated to reflect any differences in any applicable sales charges (but
not differences in expenses). This adjustment has the effect of reducing the
previously reported performance of the predecessor fund. If all the expenses of
the Fund were reflected, the performance shown would be lower.
Performance shown for periods from December 10, 2004, to the inception of Class
R shares on August 3, 2009, is based on the performance of Pioneer Growth
Opportunities Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the higher distribution
and service fees for Class R shares. Class R 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 and 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.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 13
Performance Update | 6/30/12 Class Y Shares
Investment Returns
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $5 million
investment made in Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund, compared to that of the
Russell 2000 Growth Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of June 30, 2012)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 Years 5.38% 5.38%
5 Years 1.30 1.30
1 Year -4.53 -4.53
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated May 1, 2012)
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Gross
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0.75%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $5 Million Investment
Pioneer Growth Russell 2000
Opportunities fund Growth Index
6/30/2002 $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000
6/30/2003 $ 4,466,368 $ 5,034,366
6/30/2004 $ 5,917,040 $ 6,622,598
6/30/2005 $ 6,578,475 $ 6,906,458
6/30/2006 $ 6,948,431 $ 7,913,632
6/30/2007 $ 7,918,263 $ 9,245,282
6/30/2008 $ 6,433,821 $ 8,243,856
6/30/2009 $ 5,529,189 $ 6,195,503
6/30/2010 $ 6,450,246 $ 7,308,394
6/30/2011 $ 8,846,702 $ 10,487,287
6/30/2012 $ 8,445,871 $ 10,202,977
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.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.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of
predecessor Safeco Growth Opportunities Fund on December 10, 2004. The
performance for Class Y shares for periods prior to December 10, 2004, is based
on the performance of the predecessor fund's Class A shares, which has been
restated to reflect any differences in any applicable sales charges (but not
differences in expenses). This adjustment has the effect of reducing the
previously reported performance of the predecessor fund. If all the expenses of
the Fund were reflected, the performance shown would be lower.
Performance shown for periods from December 10, 2004, to the inception of Class
Y shares on September 23, 2005, reflects the NAV performance of the Pioneer
Growth Opportunities Fund's Class A shares. The performance does not reflect
differences in expenses, including the Rule 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A
shares. Since fees for Class A shares are generally higher than those of Class Y
shares, the performance for Class Y shares prior to their inception would have
been higher than that shown. 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 and 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.
14 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 (division) $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 Growth Opportunities Fund
Based on actual returns from January 1, 2012, through June 30, 2012.
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Share Class A B C R Y
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Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 1/1/12
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ending Account Value $1,075.60 $1,068.10 $1,070.60 $1,073.40 $1,078.40
(after expenses)
on 6/30/12
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Expenses Paid $6.50 $13.73 $10.86 $8.56 $3.88
During Period*
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.26%, 2.67%,
2.11%, 1.66% and 0.75% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y
shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the
period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 15
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 Growth Opportunities Fund
Based on a hypothetical 5% return per year before expenses, reflecting the
period from January 1, 2012, through June 30, 2012.
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Share Class A B C R Y
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beginning Account $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Value on 1/1/12
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Ending Account Value $1,018.60 $1,011.59 $1,014.37 $1,016.61 $1,021.13
(after expenses)
on 6/30/12
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenses Paid $6.32 $13.35 $10.57 $8.32 $3.77
During Period*
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.26%, 2.67%,
2.11%, 1.66% and 0.75% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y
shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the
period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
16 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited)
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Shares Value
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COMMON STOCKS -- 95.2%
ENERGY -- 7.4%
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production -- 6.9%
279,043 Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. $ 10,994,294
356,670 Comstock Resources, Inc.* 5,856,521
524,000 EXCO Resources, Inc.* 3,977,160
395,800 McMoRan Exploration Co.* 5,014,786
140,500 Oasis Petroleum, Inc.* 3,397,290
66,529 Range Resources Corp. 4,116,149
53,600 Rosetta Resources, Inc.* 1,963,904
515,900 Triangle Petroleum Corp.* 2,878,722
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$ 38,198,826
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Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation -- 0.5%
76,826 Golar LNG, Ltd. $ 2,896,340
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Total Energy $ 41,095,166
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MATERIALS -- 3.6%
Specialty Chemicals -- 3.0%
523,000 Flotek Industries, Inc.* $ 4,884,820
360,900 GSE Holding, Inc.* 3,814,713
165,400 WR Grace & Co.* 8,344,430
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$ 17,043,963
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Steel -- 0.6%
103,200 Allegheny Technologies, Inc. $ 3,291,048
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Total Materials $ 20,335,011
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CAPITAL GOODS -- 5.4%
Aerospace & Defense -- 3.5%
125,800 Hexcel Corp.* $ 3,244,382
438,000 Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc.* 10,437,540
42,528 TransDigm Group, Inc.* 5,711,510
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$ 19,393,432
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Construction & Engineering -- 0.8%
189,900 KBR, Inc. $ 4,692,429
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Industrial Machinery -- 1.1%
89,600 Chart Industries, Inc.* $ 6,160,896
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Total Capital Goods $ 30,246,757
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES -- 5.5%
Diversi3ed Support Services -- 1.7%
153,372 Copart, Inc.* $ 3,633,383
141,300 Mobile Mini, Inc.* 2,034,720
106,200 United Rentals, Inc.* 3,615,048
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$ 9,283,151
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
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Shares Value
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Human Resource & Employment Services -- 2.0%
387,585 On Assignment, Inc.* $ 6,185,857
315,900 WageWorks, Inc.* 4,757,454
-----------------
$ 10,943,311
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Research & Consulting Services -- 1.8%
8,800 Acacia Research Corp.* $ 327,712
48,411 CoStar Group, Inc.* 3,930,973
420,075 RPX Corp.* 6,028,076
-----------------
$ 10,286,761
-----------------
Total Commercial Services & Supplies $ 30,513,223
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TRANSPORTATION -- 2.6%
Air Freight & Logistics -- 0.3%
83,400 XPO Logistics, Inc.* $ 1,401,120
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Airlines -- 2.3%
106,920 Allegiant Travel Co.* $ 7,450,186
424,900 US Airways Group, Inc.* 5,663,917
-----------------
$ 13,114,103
-----------------
Total Transportation $ 14,515,223
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AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS -- 0.9%
Auto Parts & Equipment -- 0.9%
229,300 Gentex Corp. $ 4,785,491
-----------------
Total Automobiles & Components $ 4,785,491
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CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL -- 6.1%
Household Appliances -- 0.8%
115,000 SodaStream International, Ltd.* $ 4,711,550
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Housewares & Specialties -- 0.7%
72,800 Tupperware Brands Corp. $ 3,986,528
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Leisure Products -- 0.6%
319,400 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.* $ 3,277,044
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Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods -- 3.3%
61,501 Carter's, Inc.* $ 3,234,953
156,000 G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.* 3,695,640
231,700 Hanesbrands, Inc.* 6,425,041
168,000 True Religion Apparel, Inc. 4,868,640
-----------------
$ 18,224,274
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Footwear -- 0.7%
252,256 Crocs, Inc.* $ 4,073,934
-----------------
Total Consumer Durables & Apparel $ 34,273,330
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares Value
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONSUMER SERVICES -- 2.9%
Casinos & Gaming -- 1.0%
637,300 Scientific Games Corp.* $ 5,448,915
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Restaurants -- 0.9%
383,600 Caribou Coffee Co., Inc.* $ 4,952,276
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Education Services -- 1.0%
275,463 Grand Canyon Education, Inc.* $ 5,768,195
-----------------
Total Consumer Services $ 16,169,386
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MEDIA -- 2.5%
Movies & Entertainment -- 2.5%
436,519 Cinemark Holdings, Inc. $ 9,974,459
153,900 Imax Corp.* 3,698,217
-----------------
$ 13,672,676
-----------------
Total Media $ 13,672,676
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RETAILING -- 4.9%
Apparel Retail -- 3.2%
359,000 Express, Inc.* $ 6,523,030
119,900 Francesca's Holdings Corp.* 3,238,499
535,300 Hot Topic, Inc.* 5,187,057
116,300 Urban Outfitters, Inc.* 3,208,717
-----------------
$ 18,157,303
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Specialty Stores -- 1.1%
109,400 Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.* $ 6,009,342
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Homefurnishing Retail -- 0.6%
112,500 Mattress Firm Holding Corp.* $ 3,409,875
-----------------
Total Retailing $ 27,576,520
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 11.1%
Health Care Equipment -- 5.6%
189,253 ABIOMED, Inc.* $ 4,318,753
394,825 Conceptus, Inc.* 7,825,432
56,034 HeartWare International, Inc.* 4,975,819
301,100 Insulet Corp.* 6,434,507
209,900 Masimo Corp.* 4,697,562
95,900 Volcano Corp.* 2,747,535
-----------------
$ 30,999,608
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Health Care Supplies -- 3.4%
161,000 Align Technology, Inc.* $ 5,387,060
417,800 Endologix, Inc.* 6,450,832
454,200 Quidel Corp.* 7,121,856
-----------------
$ 18,959,748
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares Value
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Health Care Services -- 1.2%
71,600 Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.* $ 6,690,304
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Health Care Facilities -- 0.4%
578,186 LCA-Vision, Inc.* $ 2,486,200
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Health Care Technology -- 0.5%
175,900 Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.,* $ 2,868,929
-----------------
Total Health Care Equipment & Services $ 62,004,789
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PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE
SCIENCES -- 14.1%
Biotechnology -- 7.3%
397,449 Alkermes Plc* $ 6,744,710
837,800 Amarin Corp Plc (A.D.R.)* 12,114,589
237,400 Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 8,999,834
369,200 Exact Sciences Corp.* 3,957,824
304,570 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* 2,409,149
752,700 NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 6,480,747
-----------------
$ 40,706,853
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Pharmaceuticals -- 6.8%
271,000 Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 7,287,190
242,905 Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc* 10,933,154
288,100 Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 4,471,312
99,700 Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 5,308,028
185,900 Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.* 10,120,396
-----------------
$ 38,120,080
-----------------
Total Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life
Sciences $ 78,826,933
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BANKS -- 0.9%
Regional Banks -- 0.9%
82,500 Signature Bank Corp.* $ 5,030,025
-----------------
Total Banks $ 5,030,025
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS -- 1.6%
Specialized Finance -- 1.0%
24,500 MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. $ 652,680
134,400 MSCI, Inc.* 4,572,288
-----------------
$ 5,224,968
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Consumer Finance -- 0.6%
147,798 Ezcorp, Inc.* $ 3,467,341
-----------------
Total Diversi3ed Financials $ 8,692,309
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Real Estate -- 0.7%
Mortgage REIT's -- 0.7%
386,600 CreXus Investment Corp. $ 3,931,722
-----------------
Total Real Estate $ 3,931,722
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares Value
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 14.9%
Internet Software & Services -- 3.8%
196,400 Brightcove, Inc.* $ 2,995,100
201,300 ExactTarget, Inc.* 4,400,418
418,000 SciQuest, Inc.* 7,507,280
568,400 Velti Plc* 3,694,600
142,218 Vocus, Inc.* 2,645,255
-----------------
$ 21,242,653
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IT Consulting & Other Services -- 3.6%
180,900 Gartner, Inc.* $ 7,787,745
187,983 InterXion Holding NV* 3,404,372
521,400 Sapient Corp. 5,250,498
284,300 Virtusa Corp.* 3,795,405
-----------------
$ 20,238,020
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Data Processing & Outsourced Services -- 1.8%
163,600 VeriFone Systems, Inc.* $ 5,413,524
468,100 WNS Holdings, Ltd. (A.D.R.)* 4,554,613
-----------------
$ 9,968,137
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Application Software -- 4.7%
198,333 Aspen Technology, Inc.* $ 4,591,409
278,000 RealPage, Inc.* 6,438,480
159,400 SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.* 3,985,000
342,140 Tangoe, Inc.* 7,291,003
43,233 Ultimate Software Group, Inc.* 3,852,925
-----------------
$ 26,158,817
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Systems Software -- 1.0%
170,940 Fortinet, Inc.* $ 3,969,227
83,800 Rovi Corp.* 1,644,156
-----------------
$ 5,613,383
-----------------
Total Software & Services $ 83,221,010
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TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT -- 5.7%
Communications Equipment -- 3.5%
369,500 Finisar Corp.* $ 5,527,720
217,200 Procera Networks, Inc.* 5,280,132
282,900 Riverbed Technology, Inc.* 4,568,835
941,300 ShoreTel, Inc.* 4,122,894
-----------------
$ 19,499,581
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Computer Storage & Peripherals -- 1.2%
1,233,219 OCZ Technology Group, Inc.* $ 6,536,061
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Technology Distributors -- 1.0%
166,306 SYNNEX Corp.* $ 5,735,894
-----------------
Total Technology Hardware & Equipment $ 31,771,536
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 6/30/12 (unaudited) (continued)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares Value
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR
EQUIPMENT -- 4.4%
Semiconductor Equipment -- 0.7%
275,193 Nanometrics, Inc.* $ 4,226,964
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Semiconductors -- 3.7%
1,145,200 Entropic Communications, Inc.* $ 6,458,928
295,600 Integrated Device Technology, Inc.* 1,661,272
859,000 Lattice Semiconductor Corp.* 3,238,430
369,000 MIPS Technologies, Inc.* 2,461,230
277,300 Semtech Corp.* 6,743,936
-----------------
$ 20,563,796
-----------------
Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment $ 24,790,760
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $452,138,187) $ 531,451,867
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MUTUAL FUND -- 1.0%
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS -- 1.0%
Multi-Sector Holdings -- 1.0%
60,451 iShares Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund $ 5,529,453
-----------------
Total Diversi3ed Financials $ 5,529,453
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL MUTUAL FUND
(Cost $5,267,135) $ 5,529,453
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Principal
Amount ($)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS -- 2.9%
Repurchase Agreements -- 2.9%
8,100,000 Deutsche Bank AG, 0.2%, dated 6/29/12,
repurchase price of $8,100,000 plus accrued
interest on 7/2/12 collateralized by the
following:
$247,596 U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.0-3.375%,
11/15/26-4/15/32
$8,014,404 U.S. Treasury Strip, 0.0-2.625%,
8/5/12-2/15/42 $ 8,100,000
8,100,000 JPMorgan, Inc., 0.18%, dated 6/29/12,
repurchase price of $8,100,000 plus accrued
interest on 7/2/12 collateralized by
$8,262,126 Federal National Mortgage
Association (ARM), 1.755-5.97%, 3/1/34-1/1/42 8,100,000
-----------------
$ 16,200,000
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS
(Cost $16,200,000) $ 16,200,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES -- 99.1%
(Cost $473,635,436) (a) $ 553,181,320
===============================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
22 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
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Principal
Amount ($) Value
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WRITTEN OPTION -- (0.0)
(256) Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $ (85,760)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premiums received $30,114) $ (85,760)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES -- 0.9% $ 5,296,512
================================================================================
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $ 558,392,072
================================================================================
* Non-income producing security.
REIT's Real Estate Investment Trust.
(A.D.R.) American Depositary Receipts.
(a) At June 30, 2012, the net unrealized gain on investments based on
cost for federal Income tax purposes of $476,406,985 was as
follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments
in which there is an excess of value over tax cost $101,984,711
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments
in which there is an excess of tax cost over value (25,210,376)
-------------
Net unrealized gain $ 76,774,335
=============
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding temporary cash investments) for the
six months ended June 30, 2012 aggregated $326,130,982 and $371,678,568,
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.
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)
Generally, equity securities are categorized as Level 1, fixed income securities
and senior loans as Level 2 and securities valued using fair value methods
(other than prices supplied by independent pricing services) are categorized as
Level 3. See Notes to Financial Statements -- Note 1A.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2012, in valuing
the Fund's assets:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Common Stocks $531,451,867 $16,200,000 $ -- $547,651,867
Mutual Funds $ 5,529,453 $ -- $ -- $ 5,529,453
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $536,981,320 $16,200,000 $ -- $553,181,320
==================================================================================
Other Financial Instruments* $ (85,760) $ -- $ -- $ (85,760)
==================================================================================
* Other financial instruments include written options.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 23
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 6/30/12 (unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investment in securities (cost $473,635,436) $ 553,181,320
Cash 2,310,531
Receivables --
Investment securities sold 4,838,448
Fund shares sold 64,756
Dividends 166,526
Other 46,709
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Total assets $ 560,608,290
===============================================================================
LIABILITIES:
Payables --
Investment securities purchased $ 1,250,076
Fund shares repurchased 582,048
Due to affiliates 226,648
Open option contracts written (premiums received $30,114) 85,760
Accrued expenses 71,686
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Total liabilities $ 2,216,218
===============================================================================
NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital $ 583,466,595
Accumulated net investment loss (2,941,355)
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
and options contracts (101,623,406)
Net unrealized gain on investments 79,545,884
Net unrealized loss on written options (55,646)
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Total net assets $ 558,392,072
===============================================================================
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
(No par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
Class A (based on $454,233,549/15,883,486 shares) $ 28.60
Class B (based on $13,563,398/569,262 shares) $ 23.83
Class C (based on $41,887,815/1,725,025 shares) $ 24.28
Class R (based on $9,131,752/321,927 shares) $ 28.37
Class Y (based on $39,575,558/1,332,241 shares) $ 29.71
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE:
Class A (28.60 (division) 94.25%) $ 30.34
===============================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
24 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended 6/30/12
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends $ 874,971
Interest 11,558
Income from securities loaned, net 169
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total investment income $ 886,698
=====================================================================================
EXPENSES:
Management fees $ 1,860,682
Transfer agent fees and expenses
Class A 418,380
Class B 55,512
Class C 31,436
Class R 2,141
Class Y 1,310
Distribution fees
Class A 579,811
Class B 78,197
Class C 214,301
Class R 23,352
Shareholder communications expense 351,381
Administrative reimbursements 82,254
Custodian fees 17,161
Registration fees 33,167
Professional fees 38,208
Printing expense 6,869
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated trustees 9,582
Miscellaneous 24,309
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total expenses $ 3,828,053
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net expenses $ 3,828,053
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment loss $ (2,941,355)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AND OPTIONS CONTRACTS:
Net realized gain on:
Investments $ 20,220,266
Class Actions 787
Written options closed/expired 301,961 $ 20,523,014
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on:
Investments $ 23,729,673
Written options (97,696) $ 23,631,977
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net gain on investments and written options $ 44,154,991
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 41,213,636
=====================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 25
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Six Months
Ended
6/30/12 Year Ended
(Unaudited) 12/30/11
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment loss $ (2,941,355) $ (6,342,457)
Net realized gain on investments, class actions and
written options 20,523,014 78,782,849
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and written options 23,631,977 (86,311,577)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations $ 41,213,636 $ (13,871,185)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale or exchange of shares $ 18,859,658 $ 52,812,803
Cost of shares repurchased (50,909,005) (133,580,761)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease in net assets resulting from
Fund share transactions $ (32,049,347) $ (80,767,958)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 9,164,289 (94,639,143)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 549,227,783 643,866,926
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of period $ 558,392,072 $ 549,227,783
====================================================================================
Accumulated net investment loss $ (2,941,355) $ --
====================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
26 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
'12 Shares '12 Amount
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) '11 Shares '11 Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A
Shares sold 447,038 $ 7,575,737 1,257,632 $ 35,074,021
Less shares repurchased (1,207,114) (16,154,826) (3,157,647) (87,102,644)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (760,076) $ (8,579,089) (1,900,015) $ (52,028,623)
================================================================================================
CLASS B
Shares sold or exchanged 22,219 $ 1,006,213 74,049 $ 1,734,440
Less shares repurchased (211,297) (2,907,371) (543,924) (12,672,154)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (189,078) $ (1,901,158) (469,875) $ (10,937,714)
================================================================================================
CLASS C
Shares sold 112,851 $ 1,580,432 260,737 $ 6,040,826
Less shares repurchased (215,762) (4,219,894) (530,537) (12,590,565)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (102,911) $ (2,639,462) (269,800) $ (6,549,739)
================================================================================================
CLASS R
Shares sold 42,354 $ 7,995,681 211,063 $ 5,754,560
Less shares repurchased (62,234) (23,017,844) (261,747) (7,128,539)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (19,880) $ (15,022,163) (50,684) $ (1,373,979)
================================================================================================
CLASS Y
Shares sold 46,152 $ 701,595 148,487 $ 4,208,956
Less shares repurchased (138,606) (4,609,070) (484,567) (14,086,859)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (92,454) $ (3,907,475) (336,080) $ (9,877,903)
================================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 27
Financial Highlights
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
6/30/12 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Unaudited) 12/31/11 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08 12/31/07
Class A
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 26.59 $ 27.28 $ 22.81 $ 15.95 $ 25.24 $ 28.81
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment loss $ (0.14) $ (0.28) $ (0.22) $ (0.07) $ (0.07) $ (0.20)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 2.15 (0.41) 4.69 6.93 (8.91) (1.01)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 2.01 $ (0.69) $ 4.47 $ 6.86 $ (8.98) $ (1.21)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions to shareowners:
Net realized gain -- -- -- -- (0.31) (2.36)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 2.01 $ (0.69) $ 4.47 $ 6.86 $ (9.29) $ (3.57)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 28.60 $ 26.59 $ 27.28 $ 22.81 $ 15.95 $ 25.24
==================================================================================================================================
Total return* 7.56% (2.53)% 19.60% 43.01% (35.39)% (3.90)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.26%** 1.26% 1.29% 1.35% 1.28% 1.17%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets+ (0.96)%** (0.95)% (0.86)% (0.53)% (0.29)% (0.65)%
Portfolio turnover rate 116%** 112% 114% 140% 221% 104%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 454,234 $442,574 $505,960 $463,880 $171,415 $339,870
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.26%** 1.26% 1.29% 1.35% 1.28% 1.17%
Net investment loss (0.95)%** (0.95)% (0.86)% (0.53)% (0.29)% (0.65)%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.26%** 1.26% 1.29% 1.35% 1.28% 1.16%
Net investment loss (0.95)%** (0.95)% (0.86)% (0.53)% (0.28)% (0.64)%
==================================================================================================================================
* 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.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
28 Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12
Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
6/30/12 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Unaudited) 12/31/11 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08 12/31/07
Class B
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 22.31 $ 23.17 $ 19.60 $ 13.90 $ 22.42 $ 26.19
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment loss $ (0.33) $ (0.66) $ (0.55) $ (0.11) $ (0.39) $ (0.48)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.85 (0.20) 4.12 5.81 (7.82) (0.93)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 1.52 $ (0.86) $ 3.57 $ 5.70 $ (8.21) $ (1.41)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions to shareowners:
Net realized gain -- -- -- -- (0.31) (2.36)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 1.52 $ (0.86) $ 3.57 $ 5.70 $ (8.52) $ (3.77)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 23.83 $ 22.31 $ 23.17 $ 19.60 $ 13.90 $ 22.42
===================================================================================================================================
Total return* 6.81% (3.71)% 18.21% 41.01% (36.41)% (5.06)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.67%** 2.49% 2.45% 2.58% 2.84% 2.40%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets+ (2.37)%** (2.19)% (2.03)% (1.54)% (1.86)% (1.88)%
Portfolio turnover rate 116%** 112% 114% 140% 221% 104%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 13,563 $ 16,919 $ 28,464 $ 40,989 $ 1,153 $ 2,385
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.67%** 2.49% 2.45% 2.58% 2.84% 2.40%
Net investment loss (2.37)%** (2.19)% (2.03)% (1.54)% (1.86)% (1.88)%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the
Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.67%** 2.49% 2.45% 2.58% 2.82% 2.37%
Net investment loss (2.37)%** (2.19)% (2.03)% (1.54)% (1.84)% (1.85)%
===================================================================================================================================
* 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.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 29
Financial Highlights (continued)
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Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
6/30/12 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Unaudited) 12/31/11 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08 12/31/07
Class C
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 22.68 $ 23.47 $ 19.81 $ 14.02 $ 22.57 $ 26.32
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment loss $ (0.22) $ (0.46) $ (0.42) $ (0.09) $ (0.27) $ (0.46)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.82 (0.33) 4.08 5.88 (7.97) (0.93)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 1.60 $ (0.79) $ 3.66 $ 5.79 $ (8.24) $ (1.38)
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Distributions to shareowners:
Net realized gain -- -- -- -- (0.31) (2.36)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 1.60 $ (0.79) $ 3.66 $ 5.79 $ (8.55) $ (3.75)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 24.28 $ 22.68 $ 23.47 $ 19.81 $ 14.02 $ 22.57
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Total return* 7.06% (3.37)% 18.48% 41.30% (36.30)% (4.96)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.11%** 2.13% 2.26% 2.39% 2.65% 2.22%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets+ (1.81)%** (1.82)% (1.83)% (1.33)% (1.64)% (1.70)%
Portfolio turnover rate 116%** 112% 114% 140% 221% 104%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 41,888 $ 41,448 $ 49,239 $ 49,845 $ 696 $ 1,042
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.11% 2.13% 2.26% 2.39% 2.65% 2.22%
Net investment loss (1.81)% (1.82)% (1.83)% (1.33)% (1.64)% (1.70)%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.11% 2.13% 2.26% 2.39% 2.64% 2.20%
Net investment loss (1.81)% (1.82)% (1.83)% (1.33)% (1.63)% (1.68)%
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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.
+ Ratios 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 Year Year 8/3/09
6/30/12 Ended Ended to
(Unaudited) 12/31/11 12/31/10 12/31/09 (a)
Class R
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 26.43 $ 27.20 $ 22.80 $ 20.45
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment loss $ (0.19) $ (0.37) $ (0.29) $ (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 2.13 (0.40) 4.69 2.39
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 1.94 $ (0.77) $ 4.40 $ 2.35
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 1.94 $ (0.77) $ 4.40 $ 2.35
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Net asset value, end of period $ 28.37 $ 26.43 $ 27.20 $ 22.80
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Total return* 7.34% (2.83)% 19.30% 11.49%(b)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.66%** 1.57% 1.55% 1.58%**
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets+ (1.35)%** (1.25)% (1.12)% (0.49)%**
Portfolio turnover rate 116%** 112% 114% 140%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 9,132 $ 9,033 $ 10,677 $ 10,515
Ratios with reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.66%** 1.57% 1.55% 1.58%**
Net investment loss (1.35)%** (1.25)% (1.12)% (0.49)%**
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(a) Class R shares were first publicly offered on August 3, 2009.
(b) Not Annualized.
* 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 each 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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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
6/30/12 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Unaudited) 12/31/11 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08 12/31/07
Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 27.55 $ 28.13 $ 23.39 $ 16.26 $ 25.59 $ 29.05
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment gain (loss) $ (0.07) $ (0.14) $ (0.11) $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ (0.06)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 2.23 (0.43) 4.85 7.13 (9.07) (1.04)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ 2.16 $ (0.58) $ 4.74 $ 7.13 $ (9.02) $ (1.10)
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Distributions to shareowners:
Net realized gain -- -- -- -- (0.31) (2.36)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 2.16 $ (0.58) $ 4.74 $ 7.13 $ (9.33) $ (3.46)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 29.71 $ 27.55 $ 28.13 $ 23.39 $ 16.26 $ 25.59
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Total return* 7.84% (2.06)% 20.26% 43.85% (35.06)% (3.48)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 0.75%** 0.75% 0.76% 0.77% 0.79% 0.71%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets+ (0.44)%** (0.44)% (0.34)% (0.04)% 0.23% (0.19)%
Portfolio turnover rate 116%** 112% 114% 140% 221% 104%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 39,576 $ 39,253 $ 49,527 $ 82,061 $ 42,259 $ 75,001
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.75%** 0.75% 0.76% 0.77% 0.79% 0.71%
Net investment income (loss) (0.44)%** (0.44)% (0.34)% 0.04% 0.23% (0.19)%
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* 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.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
(a) The amount shown for share outstanding does not correspond with the net
investment loss on the Statement of Operations for the period due to the
timing of sales and repurchases of shares.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements | 6/30/12 (unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund (the Fund) is one of two series comprising
Pioneer Series Trust II, a Delaware statutory trust. The Fund is registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management
investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is growth of capital.
The Fund offers five classes of shares designated as Class A, Class B, Class C,
Class R, and Class Y shares. Class R shares were first publicly offered on
August 3, 2009. Class Y shares were first publicly offered on September 23,
2005. 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 has 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.
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 gain or loss on investments during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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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 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 valued at the mean between
the last bid and asked prices. 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.
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.
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. 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. Examples
of a significant event might include political or economic news, corporate
restructurings, natural disasters, terrorist activity or trading halts. Thus,
the valuation of the Fund's securities may differ from exchange prices. At
June 30, 2012, no securities were valued using fair value methods (other than
securities that were valued using prices supplied by independent pricing
services). Inputs used when applying fair value methods to value a security
may include credit ratings, the financial condition of the company, current
market conditions and comparable securities.
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.
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B. Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars.
Amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars
using current exchange rates.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, if any,
represent, among other things, the net realized gains and losses on foreign
currency contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and the difference
between the amount of income accrued and the U.S. dollars actually received.
Further, the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on
investments are not segregated in the statement of operations from the
effects of changes in market price of those securities but are included with
the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
C. 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 tax provision is required. Tax years for
the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by federal and
state 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 as from net realized gain on investment transactions, or as from
paid-in capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that may
exist.
There were no distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2011.
The tax character of current year distributions payable will be determined at
the end of the current taxable year. The following shows the components of
accumulated losses on a federal income tax basis at December 31, 2011:
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2011
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Accumulated losses:
Capital loss carryforward $ (109,863,857)
Current year post October loss deferred (9,511,014)
Unrealized appreciation 53,086,712
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Total $ (66,288,159)
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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.
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D. 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 $18,055 in underwriting commissions on the sale of Class A shares
during the six months ended June 30, 2012.
E. 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. During the six months ended June 30, 2012. The Fund recognized gains
of $787 in settlement of class action lawsuits from several different
companies, as reflected on the Statement of Operations.
Distribution fees are calculated based on the average daily net asset value
attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of the Fund,
respectively (see Note 4). Class Y shares do not pay distribution fees. All
expenses and fees paid to the transfer agent, Pioneer Investment Management
Shareholder Services, Inc. (PIMSS), for its services 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, Class R and Class Y
shares can reflect different transfer agent and distribution expense rates.
F. Risks
At times, the Fund's investments may represent industries or industry sectors
that are interrelated or have common risks, making the Fund more susceptible
to any economic, political, or regulatory developments or other risks
affecting those industries and sectors. The Fund's prospectus contains
unaudited information regarding the Fund's principal risks. Please refer to
that document when considering the Fund's principal risks.
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G. Securities Lending
The Fund may lend 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 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 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 value of the loaned
securities. If the required market value of the collateral is less than the
value of the loaned securities, the borrower is required to deliver
additional collateral for the account of the Fund prior to the close of
business on that 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. At June 30, 2012, the Fund had no securities on loan.
H. 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.
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I. Option Writing
The Fund may buy and sell put and call options, or write put and covered call
options on portfolio securities in order to produce incremental earning or
protect against changes in the value of portfolio securities. The Fund
generally purchases put options or writes covered call options to hedge
against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings. When an option
is written, the Fund receives a premium and becomes obligated to sell or
purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon the exercise of the
option. When the Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium
received by the Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted
to the current value of the option written. Premiums received from writing
options that expire unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration
date as realized gains from investments. The difference between the premium
and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including
brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or, if the premium
is less than the amount paid for the closing purchase transaction, as a
realized loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the
proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the
Fund has realized a gain or loss. The Fund as writer of an option bears the
market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying
the written option.
Transactions in written call options for the six months ended June 30, 2012
are summarized as follows:
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Number of Premiums
Contracts Received
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Options outstanding at beginning of year 829 $ 131,222
Options opened 4,003 538,078
Options exercised (2,369) (463,598)
Options closed (416) (61,327)
Options expired (1,791) (114,261)
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Options outstanding at end of period 256 $ 30,114
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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 0.65% of
the Fund's average daily net assets.
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
$39,347 in management fees, administrative costs and certain other
reimbursements payable to PIM at June 30, 2012.
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Effective March 5, 2012 PIM has retained Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. to
provide certain sub-administration and accounting services to the Fund.
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, 2012 such out-of-pocket expenses by class of
shares were as follows:
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Shareholder Communications:
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Class A $ 256,941
Class B 18,875
Class C 52,251
Class R 18,349
Class Y 4,965
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Total $ 351,380
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Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities is $173,473 in transfer agent fees and out-of-pocket reimbursements
payable to PIMSS at June 30, 2012.
4. Distribution and Service Plans
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, Class C and
Class R 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. Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund further pays PFD 0.50% of the average
daily net assets attributable to Class R shares for distribution services.
Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities is $13,828 in distribution fees payable to PFD at June 30, 2012.
The Fund also has adopted a separate service plan for Class R shares (Service
Plan). The Service Plan authorizes the Fund to pay securities dealers, plan
administrators or other service organizations that agree to provide certain
Pioneer Growth Opportunities Fund | Semiannual Report | 6/30/12 39
services to retirement plans or plan participants holding shares of the Fund a
service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable
to Class R shares held by such plans.
In addition, redemptions of each class of shares (except Class R and 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 12 months of purchase. 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 the original purchase of those shares. There is no CDSC for Class R or Class
Y shares. Proceeds from the CDSCs are paid to PFD. For the six months ended June
30, 2012, CDSCs in the amount of $7,187 were paid to PFD.
5. Expense Offset Arrangements
The Fund has entered into certain expense offset arrangements with PIMSS which
may result 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, 2012, 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 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. The
credit facility in effect until January 20, 2012 was in the amount of $165
million. Under such facility, interest on borrowings was 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 credit facility in effect as of February 15, 2012 is
in the amount of $215 million. Under such facility, depending on the type of
loan, interest on borrowings is payable at LIBOR plus 0.90% on an annualized
basis, or the Alternate Base Rate, which is the greater of (a) the facility's
administrative agent's daily announced prime rate on the borrowing date, (b) 2%
plus the Federal Funds Rate on the borrowing date and (c) 2% plus the overnight
Euro dollar rate on the borrowing date. The Funds pay an annual commitment fee
to participate in a credit facility. The commitment fee is allocated among
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participating Funds based on an allocation schedule set forth in the credit
agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings
under a credit facility.
7. Additional Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the
six months ended June 30, 2012 was as follows:
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Derivatives Not Change in
Accounted for as Realized Unrealized
Hedging Instruments Gain on Gain or (Loss)
Under Accounting Location of Gain or (Loss) Derivatives on Derivatives
Standards Codification on Derivatives Recognized Recognized Recognized
(ASC) 185 in Income in Income in Income
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Equity Contracts -- Net realized gain on written
Options options closed/expired $301,961 --
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Equity Contracts -- Change in net unrealized loss
Options on written options -- $(97,696)
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Trustees, Officers and Service Providers
Trustees Officers
Thomas J. Perna, Chairman John F. Cogan, Jr., President*
David R. Bock Daniel K. Kingsbury, Executive
Mary K. Bush Vice President
John F. Cogan, Jr. Mark E. Bradley, Treasurer**
Benjamin M. Friedman Christopher J. Kelley, Secretary
Margaret B.W. Graham
Daniel K. Kingsbury
Marguerite A. Piret
Stephen K. West
Investment Adviser and Administrator
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Custodian and Sub-Administrator
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 us.pioneerinvestments.com. This information is also available on the
Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
* Chief Executive Officer of the Funds
** Chief Financial and Accounting Officer of the Funds
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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: us.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.
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Underwriter of Pioneer Mutual Funds, Member SIPC
(c) 2012 Pioneer Investments 19413-06-0812
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 (see attachment);
(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 Series Trust II
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr, President
Date August 29, 2012
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 29, 2012
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley, Treasurer & Chief Accounting & Financial Officer
Date August 29, 2012
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.