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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-08448
Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund
(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: November 30
Date of reporting period: December 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREOWNERS.
Pioneer Emerging
Markets Fund
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Table of Contents
Letter to Shareowners 2
Portfolio Management Discussion 4
Portfolio Summary 9
Prices and Distributions 10
Performance Update 11
Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses 16
Schedule of Investments 18
Financial Statements 27
Notes to Financial Statements 36
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 45
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President's Letter
Dear Shareowner,
Pioneer continues to see only modest economic growth in the U.S. Employment
continues to rise, albeit slowly, and we believe it will continue to do so in
2013, barring a negative shock to the system. The housing and auto sectors
continue to recover, benefiting from record-low interest rates. Banks'
willingness to lend to consumers and businesses also continues to rise, broad
measures of inflation remain subdued, and, if the weather cooperates in 2013,
food prices should come back down. And, while corporate profit growth has
slowed, profits remain high and many U.S. companies continue to both pay and
increase dividends*. Offsetting some of these positives are the continued
contraction of fiscal policy in Washington and a recessionary Europe.
The Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy has driven Treasury yields to
generational lows and supported investments in all financial assets, including
equities and high-yield corporate bonds. For example, the Standard & Poor's 500
Index (the S&P 500), a broad measure of the U.S. stock market, returned 15.99%
for the full calendar year ended December 31, 2012, and the Bank of America
Merrill Lynch High Yield Master II Index (the High Yield Index), which measures
the performance of high-yield corporate bonds, returned 15.59% for the same
12-month period. On the other hand, the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index (the
Aggregate Index), which tracks the performance of a higher-quality bond
universe, gained 4.22% for the 12 months ended December 31, 2012; the
safer-still Barclays Government Credit Index (the Government/Credit Index)
returned 4.82%; and 3-month Treasury bills, generally regarded as essentially
"risk free" by the markets, returned just 0.09% in 2012. "Risky" assets
outperformed again in the first quarter of 2013, as the S&P 500 returned 10.60%
and the High Yield Index returned 2.89%. In contrast, the Aggregate Index
returned -0.12% in the first quarter, the Government Credit Index returned
-0.16%, and Treasury bills returned 0.02%.
Despite generally improving economic conditions and a rising stock market,
global economies and investors still face daunting challenges as 2013 moves
forward, although we remain cautiously optimistic. U.S. fiscal policy remains
unsettled, and we feel the U.S. government could be at risk of credit rating
downgrades from one or more of the major ratings agencies if the uncertainties
persist. The Federal Reserve continues to provide extraordinary support to the
U.S. economy and the bond market, but will not do so indefinitely. Europe has
made progress, but has not yet resolved its sovereign-debt/banking problem, nor
has the region been able to exit recession. Japan recently has unveiled
* Dividends are not guaranteed.
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aggressive and unconventional monetary and fiscal policies, but the country
continues to face issues such as high levels of debt as well as an aging
population. China and other emerging economies, while generally in better
shape than most "developed" markets, also face a range of challenges.
While most of the risks outlined here are widely recognized and may already be
"priced in" to the market, we believe investors should continue to expect market
volatility.
At Pioneer, we have long advocated the benefits of staying diversified and
investing for the long term. And while diversification does not assure a profit
or protect against loss in a declining market, we believe there are still
opportunities for prudent investors to earn attractive returns. 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, keeping in mind that there is no single best strategy that
works for every investor.
Pioneer's investment teams have, since 1928, sought out attractive opportunities
in global equity and bond markets, using in-depth research to identify
undervalued individual securities, and using thoughtful risk management to
construct portfolios which balance potential risks and reward in an
ever-changing world.
We encourage 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.
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Portfolio Management Discussion | 5/31/13
In the following interview, Mauro Ratto, Marco Mencini, and Andrea Salvatori,
portfolio managers of Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund, discuss the investment
environment and the Fund's performance during the six months ended May 31, 2013.
Mr. Ratto, Head of Emerging Markets and a portfolio manager at Pioneer, Mr.
Mencini, Head of Equities, Emerging Markets, and a portfolio manager at Pioneer,
and Mr. Salvatori, Head of Global Emerging Markets & Latin American Equities and
a portfolio manager at Pioneer, assumed responsibility for the day-to-day
management of the Fund on March 1, 2013, replacing Sean Taylor.
Q Could you please review the performance of equities in the emerging markets
during the six months ended May 31, 2013?
A Stocks in the emerging markets sharply underperformed their counterparts in
the developed markets during the six-month reporting period ended May 31,
2013. The Fund's benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI)
Emerging Markets ND Index1, returned 1.30% during the period, well below the
13.64% return of the MSCI World Index, which tracks equity performance in
the developed markets.
A combination of factors conspired to weigh on performance in the emerging
markets during the past six months. For one, investors remained worried
about the pace of economic growth in the world's developing countries, which
prompted a flight into the relative "safe haven" of large-cap U.S. stocks.
Stock prices in the emerging markets also were pressured by the strength in
the U.S. dollar (USD) during the first five months of the period (through
April 30, 2013). The asset class typically performs well when the USD is
falling, but tends to underperform when the USD strengthens.
The bulk of the downturn occurred in May, however, when U.S. Federal Reserve
(the Fed) Chairman Ben Bernanke's statement that the central bank may
"taper" the pace of its stimulative quantitative easing policy before
year-end sparked a sharp, worldwide sell-off in higher-risk assets. The
1 The MSCI information may only be used for your internal use, may not be
reproduced or redisseminated in any form and may not be used as a basis for
or a component of any financial instruments or products or indices. None of
the MSCI information is intended to constitute investment advice or a
recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment
decision and may not be relied on as such. Historical data and analysis
should not be taken as an indication or guarantee of any future performance
analysis, forecast or prediction. The MSCI information is provided on an "as
is" basis and the user of this information assumes the entire risk of any
use made of this information. MSCI, each of its affiliates and each other
person involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating any MSCI
information (collectively, the "MSCI Parties") expressly disclaims all
warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality,
accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to this information. Without
limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall any MSCI Party have any
liability for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive,
consequential (including, without limitation, lost profits) or any other
damages.
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MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned -2.52% for the month, wiping out the
modest gains the index had generated during the December 2012 - April 2013
interval.
Q How did the Fund perform in that environment during the six months ended May
31, 2013?
A Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund's Class A shares returned -1.12% at net asset
value during the six months ended May 31, 2013, trailing the 1.30% return of
the Fund's benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets ND Index. During the same
period, the average return of the 600 mutual funds in Lipper's Emerging
Markets Funds category was 3.91%.
Q Which of your investment strategies or individual holdings had the biggest
effect on the Fund's benchmark-relative performance during the six months
ended May 31, 2013?
A Certain aspects of the Fund's country positioning made a positive
contribution to relative performance during the period, including the
portfolio's underweight positions in Korea, South Africa, and Mexico. Those
positive contributions were somewhat offset, however, by a portfolio
overweight to China, which acted as a drag on performance.
In terms of individual stocks, key performance contributors included Fund
positions in Magnit, a retailer that has adapted Wal-Mart's business model
to Russia. We believe the company's strategy, which is bringing discount
retailing to previously underpenetrated areas of that large country, has
outstanding growth potential. Other portfolio holdings that contributed to
Fund performance during the period included Copa, a South American airline
that is generating growth by serving smaller markets with less competition
from large airlines, and China Life Insurance, which continues to benefit
from the growing wealth and savings of that country's middle class.
On the negative side, a notable underperformer in the portfolio during the
period was Hon Hai Precision, a Taiwan-based technology outsourcing company
that manufactures a large percentage of Apple's products on a contract
basis. Hon Hai has lost ground in sympathy with Apple's decline in recent
months, but we continue to hold the stock in the Fund based on our belief
that the potential for rising profit margins should more than offset any
slowdown in top-line growth. Additional detractors from the Fund's relative
performance included a holding of Mr. Price, a South African retailer whose
sales results were pressured by a slowing local economy, and the stock of
Samsung Engineering, a Korean firm which lost ground during the period after
issuing a profit warning.
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Q Since the new team took over management of the Fund on March 1, you have put
a new investment methodology into place. How would you characterize your
approach?
A We employ an investment approach that focuses on bottom-up, individual stock
research as opposed to taking a country-specific or region-specific approach
to stock selection. This bottom-up methodology represents a departure from
the traditional approach to investing in the emerging markets, which often
focuses on geographic selection first and individual stock selection second.
We believe our approach is the best way to capitalize on the wealth of
fast-growing, undervalued companies that populate the emerging markets. We
emphasize valuation when choosing individual stocks for the Fund, but we
don't simply look for the least expensive companies--stocks that, quite
often, turn out to be cheap for a good reason. Instead, we look for
companies that are undervalued in relation to their own growth rates. The
aforementioned Magnit is a prime example of an undervalued stock that falls
into that category. As of period end, the stock trades at 27 times the
company's trailing earnings, but Magnit also is hoping to see earnings
growth of 25% over the next 12 months.
While our strategy focuses on identifying the best individual stock ideas,
we also use a top-down framework in order to manage the various risk factors
that could have an effect on the Fund's performance. One element of this
process is to "hedge" against the possibility of declines in individual
currencies when conditions warrant. For example, we have maintained Fund
underweights in the South African rand and the Mexican peso, positions that
have protected the Fund from the full impact of the recent downturns of
those currencies. We believe such steps will help to ensure that the quality
of the individual stocks in the portfolio - and not external factors - is
the key driver of the Fund's long-term results.
Q Since you assumed management duties on the Fund, where have you been finding
the best investment opportunities?
A We believe that we have found a number of compelling ideas in the
industrials sector, which is a diverse area with a high representation of
companies that offer both high growth potential and reasonable valuations.
We also have found some opportunities in the information technology sector,
particularly among stocks with low valuations and attractive dividends, and
in financials, where rising longer-term interest rates could revive investor
interest in the many undervalued companies in the sector. For instance, the
Fund's largest holding - the Brazilian financial concern
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Itau Unibanco Holding - is the premier banking franchise in Brazil, but the
company's management team's reputation has suffered in recent years due to
the challenges it experienced in managing a sizable acquisition. The result
was a significant decline in the company's stock valuation--to well below
its historical average. This has created an opportunity for improved stock
performance if, as we expect, investors regain their appreciation of Itau's
dominant market position.
In terms of geography, we have been seeing increasingly compelling
opportunities in two markets that have underperformed so far in 2013: China
and Russia. Both markets tend to have above-average sensitivity to global
economic trends, and so they have lagged in an environment during which
investors have been concerned about global economic growth. Still, we
believe the two countries are home to a wealth of stock-specific ideas. In
China, we are encouraged by the exceptionally strong balance sheets in the
corporate sector, which we believe provides ballast against volatility tied
to broader economic conditions. This affords the Fund the opportunity to own
companies that we believe are not just financially strong, but also very
attractively valued in the wake of the weak market performance of the past
year. Similarly, many Russian companies are trading at rock-bottom
valuations despite their robust financial health. The Fund's top holdings in
the two countries are Industrial & Commercial Bank of China and Sberbank,
respectively.
Q What is your outlook for investing in the emerging markets for the remainder
of 2013?
A While we hold an optimistic view about the long-term prospects for equity
investing in the emerging markets, the near-term direction remains less
clear. The U.S. interest-rate outlook, unsteady global economic conditions,
and currency movements all represent factors that could lead to elevated
short-term volatility in the emerging markets as we move through the second
half of 2013. Our investment approach through this uncertainty will be to
"stick to our knitting" by using individual stock research to construct a
portfolio of companies that we believe has the optimal combination of growth
potential and attractive valuations. We believe this steady, even-handed
approach can enable the Fund to navigate the inevitable shifts in short-term
market conditions and help it to deliver solid long-term performance.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments on pages 18-26 for a full listing of
Fund securities.
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Investing in foreign and/or emerging markets securities involves risks relating
to interest rates, currency exchange rates, economic, and political conditions.
The portfolio may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located
within a specific region, and is, therefore, more susceptible to adverse
developments affecting those regions.
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 statements should not
be relied upon for any other purposes.
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Portfolio Summary | 5/31/13
Sector Distribution
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(As a percentage of long-term holdings)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Financials 31.1%
Information Technology 15.2%
Energy 11.2%
Industrials 9.7%
Materials 8.7%
Consumer Discretionary 8.5%
Consumer Staples 6.2%
Telecommunication Services 5.3%
Utilities 2.9%
Health Care 1.2%
Geographical Distribution
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(As a percentage of long-term holdings)
People's Republic of China 16.6%
South Korea 13.7%
Brazil 13.4%
Taiwan 9.3%
Russia 8.1%
India 7.2%
Turkey 4.1%
Luxembourg 3.3%
South Africa 2.6%
Italy 2.4%
Hong Kong 2.3%
Indonesia 2.1%
Thailand 2.0%
Malaysia 1.9%
Egypt 1.7%
Mexico 1.5%
Chile 1.4%
Panama 1.4%
United States 1.1%
Other (individually less than 1.0%) 3.9%
10 Largest Holdings
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(As a percentage of long-term holdings)*
1. Itau Unibanco Holding SA (A.D.R.) 3.41%
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2. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 3.18
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3. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (A.D.R.) 2.99
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4. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. 2.86
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5. Millicom International Cellular SA 2.65
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6. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. 2.63
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7. SK Hynix, Inc. 2.48
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8. China Construction Bank Corp. 2.47
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9. Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS 2.05
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10. Sberbank of Russia (A.D.R.) 1.95
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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 | 5/31/13
Net Asset Value per Share
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Class 5/31/13 11/30/12
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A $22.88 $23.24
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B $19.35 $19.66
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C $19.40 $19.70
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R $21.99 $22.30
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Y $25.01 $25.46
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Distributions per Share: 12/1/12-5/31/13
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Net
Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Class Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
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A $0.1058 $ -- $ --
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B $ -- $ -- $ --
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C $ -- $ -- $ --
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R $0.0510 $ -- $ --
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Y $0.2576 $ -- $ --
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The MSCI Emerging Markets ND Index is an unmanaged index that measures the
performance of emerging market stocks. Index returns are calculated monthly,
assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any
sales charges, fees or expenses. 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 11-15.
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Performance Update | 5/31/13 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 Emerging Markets Fund at public offering price,
compared to that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging
Markets ND Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of May 31, 2013)
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Net Asset Public Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
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10 Years 11.19% 10.54%
5 Years -7.78 -8.86
1 Year 7.42 1.25
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated April 1, 2013)
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Gross Net
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2.03% 1.95%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Emerging MSCI Emerging
Markets Fund Markets ND Index
5/31/2003 $ 9,425 $ 10,000
5/31/2004 $ 12,616 $ 14,102
5/31/2005 $ 16,137 $ 18,286
5/31/2006 $ 23,925 $ 25,676
5/31/2007 $ 34,313 $ 35,473
5/31/2008 $ 40,831 $ 43,160
5/31/2009 $ 23,542 $ 28,332
5/31/2010 $ 27,169 $ 34,319
5/31/2011 $ 34,654 $ 44,677
5/31/2012 $ 25,358 $ 35,598
5/31/2013 $ 27,239 $ 40,617
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.
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 contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through April 1, 2014, for Class A shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitations 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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Performance Update | 5/31/13 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 Emerging Markets Fund, compared to that of the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets ND Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of May 31, 2013)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years 10.26% 10.26%
5 Years -8.60 -8.60
1 Year 6.48 2.48
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated April 1, 2013)
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Gross Net
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3.27% 2.85%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Emerging MSCI Emerging
Markets Fund Markets ND Index
5/31/2003 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
5/31/2004 $ 13,298 $ 14,102
5/31/2005 $ 16,874 $ 18,286
5/31/2006 $ 24,797 $ 25,676
5/31/2007 $ 35,267 $ 35,473
5/31/2008 $ 41,612 $ 43,160
5/31/2009 $ 23,784 $ 28,332
5/31/2010 $ 27,207 $ 34,319
5/31/2011 $ 34,376 $ 44,677
5/31/2012 $ 24,931 $ 35,598
5/31/2013 $ 26,546 $ 40,617
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 for Class B shares 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.
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 contractual expense limitations currently in
effect through April 1, 2014, for Class B shares. There can be no assurance that
Pioneer will extend the expense limitations 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 | 5/31/13 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 Emerging Markets Fund, compared to that of the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets ND Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of May 31, 2013)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
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10 Years 10.34% 10.34%
5 Years -8.53 -8.53
1 Year 6.58 6.58
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated April 1, 2013)
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Gross
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2.75%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Emerging MSCI Emerging
Markets Fund Markets ND Index
5/31/2003 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
5/31/2004 $ 13,282 $ 14,102
5/31/2005 $ 16,882 $ 18,286
5/31/2006 $ 24,854 $ 25,676
5/31/2007 $ 35,376 $ 35,473
5/31/2008 $ 41,776 $ 43,160
5/31/2009 $ 23,881 $ 28,332
5/31/2010 $ 27,336 $ 34,319
5/31/2011 $ 34,580 $ 44,677
5/31/2012 $ 25,100 $ 35,598
5/31/2013 $ 26,751 $ 40,617
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). The performance of Class C shares does not reflect
the 1% front-end sales charge in effect prior to February 1, 2004. If you paid a
1% sales charge, your returns would be lower than those shown above. "If Held"
results represent the percent change in net asset value per share. Returns would
have been lower had sales charges been reflected. All results are historical and
assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other share classes are
available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the
periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower. Waivers may
not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual through a
specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any time. See the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13 13
Performance Update | 5/31/13 Class R 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 Emerging Markets Fund, compared to that of the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets ND Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of May 31, 2013)
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If If
Period Held Redeemed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 Years 10.97% 10.97%
5 Years -7.96 -7.96
1 Year 7.28 7.28
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated April 1, 2013)
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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 Emerging MSCI Emerging
Markets Fund Markets ND Index
5/31/2003 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
5/31/2004 $ 13,433 $ 14,102
5/31/2005 $ 17,083 $ 18,286
5/31/2006 $ 25,248 $ 25,676
5/31/2007 $ 36,132 $ 35,473
5/31/2008 $ 42,869 $ 43,160
5/31/2009 $ 24,677 $ 28,332
5/31/2010 $ 28,433 $ 34,319
5/31/2011 $ 36,203 $ 44,677
5/31/2012 $ 26,400 $ 35,598
5/31/2013 $ 28,321 $ 40,617
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.
The performance shown for Class R shares for the period prior to the
commencement of operations of Class R shares on April 1, 2003, is based on the
performance of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the higher
distribution and service fees of Class R shares. For the period beginning April
1, 2003, the actual performance of Class R shares is reflected. The performance
of Class R shares does not reflect the 1% CDSC that was in effect prior to July
1, 2004. 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. 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.
14 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
Performance Update | 5/31/13 Class Y Shares
Investment Returns
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The mountain chart on the right shows the change in value of a $5 million
investment made in Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund, compared to that of the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets ND Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of May 31, 2013)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If If
Period Held Redeemed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 Years 11.87% 11.87%
5 Years -7.27 -7.27
1 Year 8.05 8.05
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Expense Ratio
(Per prospectus dated April 1, 2013)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.39%
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $5 Million Investment
Pioneer Emerging MSCI Emerging
Markets Fund Markets ND Index
5/31/2003 $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000
5/31/2004 $ 6,755,975 $ 7,050,821
5/31/2005 $ 8,705,396 $ 9,142,802
5/31/2006 $ 12,988,585 $ 12,837,771
5/31/2007 $ 18,727,172 $ 17,736,288
5/31/2008 $ 22,385,266 $ 21,580,184
5/31/2009 $ 12,977,822 $ 14,165,949
5/31/2010 $ 15,047,308 $ 17,159,278
5/31/2011 $ 19,301,945 $ 22,338,288
5/31/2012 $ 14,208,977 $ 17,798,998
5/31/2013 $ 15,352,615 $ 20,308,626
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 Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are available for limited
groups of eligible investors, including institutional investors. All results are
historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other
share classes are available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the
periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower. Waivers may
not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are contractual through a
specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be rescinded at any time. See the
prospectus and financial statements for more information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13 15
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 (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 Emerging Markets Fund
Based on actual returns from December 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share Class A B C R Y
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beginning Account Value $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
on 12/1/12
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ending Account Value $ 988.80 $ 984.20 $ 984.80 $ 988.30 $ 991.90
(after expenses)
on 5/31/13
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenses Paid $ 9.47 $ 14.10 $ 13.71 $ 10.46 $ 6.80
During Period*
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratio of 1.91%,
2.85%, 2.77%, 2.11% and 1.37% 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 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
16 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
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 Emerging Markets Fund
Based on a hypothetical 5% return per year before expenses, reflecting the
period from December 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share Class A B C R Y
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beginning Account Value $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
on 12/1/12
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ending Account Value $1,015.41 $1,010.72 $1,011.12 $1,014.41 $1,018.10
(after expenses)
on 5/31/13
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenses Paid $ 9.60 $ 14.29 $ 13.89 $ 10.60 $ 6.89
During Period*
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratio of 1.91%,
2.85%, 2.77%, 2.11% and 1.37% 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 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13 17
Schedule of Investments | 5/31/13 (unaudited)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
S&P/Moody's
Shares Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PREFERRED STOCKS -- 4.4%
ENERGY -- 1.2%
Integrated Oil & Gas -- 1.2%
354,526 Petroleo Brasileiro SA $ 3,304,644
---------------
Total Energy $ 3,304,644
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MATERIALS -- 0.4%
Steel -- 0.4%
103,898 Bradespar SA $ 1,058,093
---------------
Total Materials $ 1,058,093
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 1.1%
Hypermarkets & Super Centers -- 1.1%
57,537 Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao
de Acucar $ 2,779,526
---------------
Total Food & Staples Retailing $ 2,779,526
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FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO -- 1.0%
Brewers -- 1.0%
70,086 Cia de Bebidas das Americas $ 2,648,794
---------------
Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco $ 2,648,794
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BANKS -- 0.7%
Diversified Banks -- 0.7%
116,837 Banco Bradesco SA $ 1,863,247
---------------
Total Banks $ 1,863,247
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $11,055,907) $ 11,654,304
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMON STOCKS -- 94.2%
ENERGY -- 9.9%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services -- 0.6%
59,218 Saipem S.p.A. $ 1,569,800
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Integrated Oil & Gas -- 7.4%
3,964,000 China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. $ 4,046,875
331,919 Gazprom OAO (A.D.R.) 2,512,627
71,614 Lukoil OAO (A.D.R.) 4,193,000
2,930,000 PetroChina Co., Ltd. 3,401,022
81,496 Petroleo Brasileiro SA (A.D.R.) 1,448,184
151,000 PTT PCL 1,618,212
329,621 Rosneft OAO (G.D.R.) 2,156,716
---------------
$ 19,376,636
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Oil & Gas Exploration & Production -- 1.2%
870,000 Kunlun Energy Co., Ltd. $ 1,657,449
70,121 Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. 1,481,072
---------------
$ 3,138,521
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
18 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
S&P/Moody's
Shares Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing -- 0.7%
133,074 Reliance Industries, Ltd. $ 1,893,271
---------------
Total Energy $ 25,978,228
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MATERIALS -- 8.2%
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals -- 1.3%
715,000 Taiwan Fertilizer Co., Ltd. $ 1,852,589
46,081 Uralkali OJSC (G.D.R.) 1,663,271
---------------
$ 3,515,860
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Construction Materials -- 0.8%
849,700 Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk PT $ 2,055,079
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diversified Metals & Mining -- 2.0%
436,224 Grupo Mexico SAB de CV $ 1,437,905
991,000 Jiangxi Copper Co., Ltd. 1,926,334
123,720 MMC Norilsk Nickel OJSC (A.D.R.) 1,785,111
---------------
$ 5,149,350
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Steel -- 4.1%
11,608 POSCO $ 3,292,306
122,595 Severstal OAO (G.D.R.) 943,198
81,882 Ternium SA (A.D.R.) 1,907,851
326,228 Vale SA (A.D.R.) 4,697,683
---------------
$ 10,841,038
---------------
Total Materials $ 21,561,327
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CAPITAL GOODS -- 6.9%
Aerospace & Defense -- 0.5%
34,700 Embraer SA (A.D.R.) $ 1,258,569
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Construction & Engineering -- 4.0%
637,466 Astaldi S.p.A. * $ 4,686,437
1,987,000 China Communications Construction Co., Ltd. 1,841,143
1,770,000 China Railway Construction Corp., Ltd. 1,734,314
17,553 Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd. 1,480,541
588,000 Sinopec Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (144A) * 755,953
---------------
$ 10,498,388
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Heavy Electrical Equipment -- 0.6%
421,268 Bharat Heavy Electricals, Ltd. $ 1,478,967
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Industrial Conglomerates -- 0.7%
77,913 Bidvest Group, Ltd. $ 1,998,466
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13 19
Schedule of Investments | 5/31/13 (unaudited) (continued)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
S&P/Moody's
Shares Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Construction & Farm Machinery
& Heavy Trucks -- 1.1%
1,456,000 CSR Corp., Ltd. * $ 1,051,415
11,156 Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. 1,933,721
---------------
$ 2,985,136
---------------
Total Capital Goods $ 18,219,526
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TRANSPORTATION -- 2.7%
Airlines -- 1.5%
29,138 Copa Holdings SA $ 3,826,402
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Highways & Railtracks -- 1.2%
187,650 Arteris SA $ 1,828,768
511,837 OHL Mexico SAB de CV * 1,364,074
---------------
$ 3,192,842
---------------
Total Transportation $ 7,019,244
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS -- 4.4%
Auto Parts & Equipment -- 0.7%
7,379 Hyundai Mobis $ 1,847,882
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Automobile Manufacturers -- 3.7%
15,857 Hyundai Motor Co. $ 2,954,337
898,614 Tata Motors, Ltd. 4,947,095
248,053 Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS 1,856,855
---------------
$ 9,758,287
---------------
Total Automobiles & Components $ 11,606,169
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL -- 1.2%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods -- 0.5%
2,448 The Swatch Group AG * $ 1,385,569
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Footwear -- 0.7%
1,857,000 Anta Sports Products, Ltd. $ 1,715,416
---------------
Total Consumer Durables & Apparel $ 3,100,985
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONSUMER SERVICES -- 1.8%
Casinos & Gaming -- 0.6%
566,000 SJM Holdings, Ltd. $ 1,539,947
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Restaurants -- 1.2%
45,792 Yum! Brands, Inc. $ 3,102,408
---------------
Total Consumer Services $ 4,642,355
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETAILING -- 1.1%
Department Stores -- 0.9%
344,141 Woolworths Holdings, Ltd. $ 2,469,582
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apparel Retail -- 0.2%
36,765 Mr Price Group, Ltd. $ 464,528
---------------
Total Retailing $ 2,934,110
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
20 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
S&P/Moody's
Shares Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 1.6%
Food Retail -- 1.1%
52,777 Magnit OJSC (G.D.R.) $ 2,839,942
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hypermarkets & Super Centers -- 0.5%
287,827 Cencosud SA $ 1,524,687
---------------
Total Food & Staples Retailing $ 4,364,629
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO -- 2.0%
Distillers & Vintners -- 0.3%
1,341,700 LT Group, Inc. * $ 782,056
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Soft Drinks -- 0.4%
30,552 Coca-Cola Icecek AS $ 930,079
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tobacco -- 1.3%
343,267 ITC, Ltd. $ 2,050,943
20,362 KT&G Corp. 1,427,583
---------------
$ 3,478,526
---------------
Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco $ 5,190,661
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 0.3%
Personal Products -- 0.3%
21,789 Able C&C Co., Ltd. $ 877,341
---------------
Total Household & Personal Products $ 877,341
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY
& LIFE SCIENCES -- 0.8%
Pharmaceuticals -- 0.8%
59,157 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (A.D.R.) $ 2,259,797
---------------
Total Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
& Life Sciences $ 2,259,797
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BANKS -- 22.0%
Diversified Banks -- 22.0%
326,816 Banco Santander Brasil SA (A.D.R.) $ 2,330,198
1,434,000 Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT 1,422,921
2,390,500 Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT 2,166,764
7,955,000 China Construction Bank Corp. 6,429,957
210,697 HDFC Bank, Ltd. 2,604,759
152,925 ICICI Bank, Ltd. 3,103,659
9,771,000 Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. 6,834,622
588,715 Itau Unibanco Holding SA (A.D.R.) 8,854,273
290,100 Kasikornbank PCL 1,848,281
142,130 KB Financial Group, Inc. 4,602,179
1,170,100 Malayan Banking Bhd 3,852,622
1,990,415 Mega Financial Holding Co., Ltd. 1,586,468
421,635 Sberbank of Russia (A.D.R.) 5,082,197
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13 21
Schedule of Investments | 5/31/13 (unaudited) (continued)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
S&P/Moody's
Shares Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diversified Banks -- (continued)
314,800 Siam Commercial Bank PCL $ 1,795,457
501,161 Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS 5,327,499
---------------
$ 57,841,856
---------------
Total Banks $ 57,841,856
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS -- 4.3%
Other Diversified Financial Services -- 1.7%
679,754 FirstRand, Ltd. $ 1,982,903
168,417 Grupo BTG Pactual * 2,581,365
---------------
$ 4,564,268
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investment Banking & Brokerage -- 2.6%
570,500 CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. $ 1,244,861
993,600 Haitong Securities Co., Ltd. * 1,471,988
7,420,000 Yuanta Financial Holding Co., Ltd. 4,071,678
---------------
$ 6,788,527
---------------
Total Diversified Financials $ 11,352,795
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSURANCE -- 0.9%
Life & Health Insurance -- 0.9%
932,000 China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. * $ 2,388,347
---------------
Total Insurance $ 2,388,347
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REAL ESTATE -- 2.8%
Diversified REIT -- 0.4%
455,886 Mexico Real Estate Management SA
de CV (144A) $ 1,125,083
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Real Estate Development -- 2.4%
1,004,000 China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd. $ 2,943,693
5,661,000 Country Garden Holdings Co., Ltd. 3,238,987
---------------
$ 6,182,680
---------------
Total Real Estate $ 7,307,763
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 3.1%
Internet Software & Services -- 2.5%
121,200 Tencent Holdings, Ltd. $ 4,786,526
64,755 Yandex NV * 1,758,746
---------------
$ 6,545,272
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IT Consulting & Other Services -- 0.6%
1,654,000 China ITS Holdings Co., Ltd. * $ 442,388
27,000 Infosys, Ltd. (A.D.R.) 1,127,250
---------------
$ 1,569,638
---------------
Total Software & Services $ 8,114,910
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
22 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
S&P/Moody's
Shares Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE
& EQUIPMENT -- 3.4%
Computer Hardware -- 0.6%
1,418,000 Wistron Corp. $ 1,445,715
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Electronic Manufacturing Services -- 2.8%
2,929,300 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. $ 7,442,851
---------------
Total Technology Hardware
& Equipment $ 8,888,566
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SEMICONDUCTORS &
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT -- 8.6%
Semiconductors -- 8.6%
6,139 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. $ 8,267,481
230,270 SK Hynix, Inc. 6,458,032
416,576 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Co., Ltd. (A.D.R.) 7,773,308
---------------
$ 22,498,821
---------------
Total Semiconductors &
Semiconductor Equipment $ 22,498,821
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 5.3%
Wireless Telecommunication
Services -- 5.3%
86,087 Millicom International Cellular SA $ 6,887,329
1,359,536 Orascom Telecom Holding SAE (G.D.R.) * 4,432,605
414,307 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS * 2,555,116
---------------
$ 13,875,050
---------------
Total Telecommunication Services $ 13,875,050
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UTILITIES -- 2.9%
Electric Utilities -- 2.2%
133,992 Enersis SA (A.D.R.) $ 2,245,706
103,230 Korea Electric Power Corp. * 2,442,212
434,300 Tenaga Nasional Bhd 1,157,295
---------------
$ 5,845,213
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Independent Power Producers
& Energy Traders -- 0.7%
637,129 NTPC, Ltd. $ 1,725,614
---------------
Total Utilities $ 7,570,827
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $238,591,759) $ 247,593,307
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13 23
Schedule of Investments | 5/31/13 (unaudited) (continued)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Principal S&P/Moody's
Amount($) Ratings Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CORPORATE BONDS -- 0.2%
HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 0.2%
Personal Products -- 0.2%
BRL 562,000 NR/NR Hypermarcas SA, 11.3%, 10/15/18 (c) $ 183,442
BRL 562,000 NR/NR Hypermarcas SA, 3.0%, 10/15/15 (c) 196,545
$ 379,987
---------------
Total Household & Personal Products $ 379,987
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $636,259) $ 379,987
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RIGHTS / WARRANTS -- 0.0%
HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 0.0%
Personal Products -- 0.0%
562 Hypermarcas SA, 10/15/15 (c) $ 0
---------------
Total Household & Personal Products $ 0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL RIGHTS/WARRANTS
(Cost $0) $ 0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES -- 98.8%
(Cost $250,283,926) (a)(b) $ 259,627,598
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES -- 1.2% $ 3,142,341
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS -- 100.0% $ 262,769,939
===============================================================================================
* Non-income producing security.
NR Not rated by either S&P or Moody's.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
(A.D.R.) American Depositary Receipts.
(G.D.R.) Global Depositary Receipts.
(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 May 31, 2013, the value of these securities amounted
to $1,881,037 or 0.7% of total net assets.
(a) At May 31, 2013, the net unrealized gain on investments based on cost
for federal income tax purposes of $252,701,999 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in which
there is an excess of value over tax cost $ 26,535,116
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments in which
there is an excess of tax cost over value $(19,609,517)
------------
Net unrealized gain $ 6,925,599
============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
24 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
(b) Distributions of investments by country of issue (excluding temporary cash
investments) as a percentage of total investment in securities, is as
follows:
People's Republic of China 16.6%
South Korea 13.7%
Brazil 13.4%
Taiwan 9.3%
Russia 8.1%
India 7.2%
Turkey 4.1%
Luxembourg 3.3%
South Africa 2.6%
Italy 2.4%
Hong Kong 2.3%
Indonesia 2.1%
Thailand 2.0%
Malaysia 1.9%
Egypt 1.7%
Mexico 1.5%
Chile 1.4%
Panama 1.4%
United States 1.1%
Other (individually less than 1%) 3.9%
------
100.0%
------
(c) Security is valued using fair value methods (other than prices supplied by
independent pricing services). See Notes to Financial Statements -- Note 1A.
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding temporary cash investments) for the
six months ended May 31, 2013 aggregated $107,749,873 and $149,442,156,
respectively.
NOTE: Principal amounts are denominated in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise noted:
BRL Brazilian Real
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.) See Notes to Financial Statements - Note 1A.
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own
assumptions in determining fair value of investments) See Notes
to Financial Statements - Note 1A.
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) as Level 3. See
Notes to Financial Statements - Note 1A.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 5/31/13 (unaudited) (continued)
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of May 31, 2013, in valuing the
Fund's investments:
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
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Preferred Stocks $ 11,654,304 $ -- $ -- $ 11,654,304
Common Stocks* 59,513,873 188,079,434 -- 247,593,307
Corporate Bonds -- -- 379,987 379,987
Rights/Warrants -- -- -- --
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Total $ 71,168,177 $188,079,434 $ 379,987 $259,627,598
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Other Financial Instruments
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Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
settlement contracts $ -- $ 2,362 $ -- $ 2,362
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* Level 2 securities are valued using inputs/data furnished by independent
pricing services using fair value factors.
During the six months ended May 31, 2013, there were no transfers between Levels
1, 2 and 3.
The following is a reconciliation of assets valued using significant observable
inputs (Level 3):
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Corporate
Bonds
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance as of 11/30/12 $381,499
Realized gain (loss)(1) --
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(2) (1,512)
Purchases --
Sales --
Transfers in and out of Level 3* --
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Balance as of 5/31/13 $379,987
================================================================================
1 Realized gain (loss) on these securities is included in the net realized
gain (loss) from investments in the Statement of Operations.
2 Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on these securities is included in
the change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of
Operations.
* Transfers are calculated on the beginning of period values.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
26 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 5/31/13 (unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investment in securities, at value (cost $250,283,926) $259,627,598
Cash 1,568,815
Foreign currency (cost $639,272) 639,171
Receivables --
Investment securities sold 4,076,501
Fund shares sold 128,626
Dividends 1,094,542
Interest 3,291
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency settlement contracts 2,362
Other 40,109
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Total assets $267,181,015
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LIABILITIES:
Payables --
Investment securities purchased $ 3,580,306
Fund shares repurchased 547,392
Due to Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. 4,822
Due to affiliates 146,410
Accrued expenses 132,146
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Total liabilities $ 4,411,076
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NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital $257,269,673
Undistributed net investment income 84,619
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency
transactions (3,896,410)
Net unrealized gain on investments 9,343,672
Net unrealized loss on forward foreign currency contracts and
other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (31,615)
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Total net assets $262,769,939
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
(No par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
Class A (based on $131,403,000/5,742,207 shares) $ 22.88
Class B (based on $5,291,225/273,424 shares) $ 19.35
Class C (based on $25,726,625/1,326,174 shares) $ 19.40
Class R (based on $40,885,700/1,859,092 shares) $ 21.99
Class Y (based on $59,463,389/2,378,049 shares) $ 25.01
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE:
Class A ($22.88 (divided by) 94.25%) $ 24.28
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended 5/31/13
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $467,099) $ 3,316,316
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $2,387) 4,615
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Total investment income $ 3,320,931
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EXPENSES:
Management fees $ 1,673,162
Transfer agent fees
Class A 158,835
Class B 21,907
Class C 28,733
Class R 8,490
Class Y 1,591
Distribution fees
Class A 183,731
Class B 31,146
Class C 143,673
Class R 114,540
Shareholder communications expense 195,087
Administrative reimbursements 53,704
Custodian fees 86,362
Registration fees 49,398
Professional fees 34,216
Printing expense 21,785
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated Trustees 4,206
Miscellaneous 25,791
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Total expenses $ 2,836,357
Less fees waived and expenses reimbursed
by Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (18,300)
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Net expenses $ 2,818,057
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Net investment income $ 502,874
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investments $ 10,144,182
Forward foreign currency contracts and other assets
and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (191,117) $ 9,953,065
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Change in net unrealized loss on:
Investments $ (12,281,445)
Forward foreign currency contracts and other assets
and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (29,346) $ (12,310,791)
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Net loss on investments and foreign currency transactions $ (2,357,726)
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations $ (1,854,852)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Six Months
Ended Year
5/31/13 Ended
(unaudited) 11/30/12
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 502,874 $ 1,766,184
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign
currency transactions 9,953,065 (9,303,722)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments and
foreign currency transactions (12,310,791) 11,468,560
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations $ (1,854,852) $ 3,931,022
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREOWNERS:
Net investment income:
Class A ($0.11 and $0.00 per share, respectively) $ (685,408) $ --
Class B ($0.00 and $0.00 per share, respectively) -- --
Class C ($0.00 and $0.00 per share, respectively) -- --
Class R ($0.05 and $0.00 per share, respectively) (108,507) --
Class Y ($0.26 and $0.00 per share, respectively) (633,179) --
Net realized gain:
Class A ($0.00 and $0.10 per share, respectively) -- (688,777)
Class B ($0.00 and $0.10 per share, respectively) -- (36,166)
Class C ($0.00 and $0.10 per share, respectively) -- (157,055)
Class R ($0.00 and $0.10 per share, respectively) -- (228,592)
Class Y ($0.00 and $0.10 per share, respectively) -- (255,847)
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Total distributions to shareowners $ (1,427,094) $ (1,366,437)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale or exchange of shares $ 17,517,660 $ 42,308,970
Reinvestment of distributions 902,928 1,108,840
Cost of shares repurchased (54,959,555) (137,947,426)
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from
Fund share transactions $ (36,538,967) $ (94,529,616)
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Net decrease in net assets $ (39,820,913) $ (91,965,031)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year 302,590,852 394,555,883
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End of year $ 262,769,939 $ 302,590,852
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Undistributed net investment income $ 84,619 $ 1,008,839
============================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
'13 Shares '13 Amount
(unaudited) (unaudited) '12 Shares '12 Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class A
Shares sold 388,924 $ 9,294,749 1,009,935 $ 23,718,474
Reinvestment of distributions 27,016 653,519 28,717 658,757
Less shares repurchased (1,301,618) (31,091,477) (3,411,575) (80,072,602)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (885,678) $ (21,143,209) (2,372,923) $ (55,695,371)
================================================================================================
Class B
Shares sold or exchanged 3,754 $ 75,731 10,474 $ 210,235
Reinvestment of distributions -- -- 1,808 35,102
Less shares repurchased (78,655) (1,590,076) (188,563) (3,958,186)
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Net decrease (74,901) $ (1,514,345) (176,281) $ (3,712,849)
================================================================================================
Class C
Shares sold 94,153 $ 1,906,909 165,891 $ 3,307,821
Reinvestment of distributions -- -- 6,863 133,490
Less shares repurchased (279,538) (5,643,017) (550,181) (11,384,917)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (185,385) $ (3,736,108) (377,427) $ (7,943,606)
================================================================================================
Class R
Shares sold 170,383 $ 3,925,595 346,935 $ 7,755,706
Reinvestment of distributions 4,517 105,117 10,056 221,432
Less shares repurchased (513,340) (11,813,327) (1,459,379) (32,849,470)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease (338,440) $ (7,782,615) (1,102,388) $ (24,872,332)
================================================================================================
Class Y
Shares sold 88,846 $ 2,314,676 247,156 $ 7,316,734
Reinvestment of distributions 5,472 144,292 2,390 60,059
Less shares repurchased (186,997) (4,821,658) (386,098) (9,682,251)
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Net decrease (92,679) $ (2,362,690) (136,552) $ (2,305,458)
================================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
30 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
Financial Highlights
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
5/31/13 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(unaudited) 11/30/12 11/30/11 11/30/10 11/30/09 11/30/08
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Class A
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 23.24 $ 23.10 $ 29.42 $ 26.11 $ 14.20 $ 38.29
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.04 $ 0.13 $ 0.18 $ 0.03 $ 0.09 $ 0.33
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions (0.29) 0.11 (5.35) 3.32 12.00 (24.03)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (0.25) $ 0.24 $ (5.17) $ 3.35 $ 12.10 $ (23.70)
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Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income $ (0.11) $ -- $ -- $ (0.04) $ (0.19) $ --
Net realized gain -- (0.10) (1.15) -- -- (0.39)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (0.36) $ 0.14 $ (6.32) $ 3.31 $ 11.91 $ (24.09)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 22.88 $ 23.24 $ 23.10 $ 29.42 $ 26.11 $ 14.20
====================================================================================================================================
Total return* (1.12)% 1.06% (17.44)% 12.85% 86.13% (61.91)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.91%** 1.95% 1.95% 1.94% 1.95% 1.86%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 0.36%** 0.53% 0.58% 0.09% 0.49% 0.99%
Portfolio turnover rate 75%** 160% 191% 91% 68% 54%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $131,403 $ 154,064 $ 207,935 $339,834 $407,113 $ 180,675
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Total expenses 1.91%** 2.03% 1.95% 1.94% 1.99% 1.86%
Net investment income 0.36%** 0.45% 0.58% 0.09% 0.45% 0.99%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.91%** 1.95% 1.95% 1.94% 1.95% 1.86%
Net investment income 0.36%** 0.53% 0.58% 0.09% 0.49% 0.99%
====================================================================================================================================
* 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.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
** Annualized.
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
5/31/13 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(unaudited) 11/30/12 11/30/11 11/30/10 11/30/09 11/30/08
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Class B
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 19.66 $ 19.74 $ 25.57 $ 22.86 $ 12.39 $ 33.84
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) $ (0.05) $ (0.10) $ (0.10) $ (0.20) $ (0.03)# $ 0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions (0.26) 0.12 (4.58) 2.91 10.50 (21.08)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (0.31) $ 0.02 $ (4.68) $ 2.71 $ 10.47 $ (21.06)
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Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Net realized gain -- (0.10) (1.15) -- -- (0.39)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (0.31) $ (0.08) $ (5.83) $ 2.71 $ 10.47 $ (21.45)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 19.35 $ 19.66 $ 19.74 $ 25.57 $ 22.86 $ 12.39
====================================================================================================================================
Total return* (1.58)% 0.13% (18.15)% 11.86% 84.50% (61.25)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.85%** 2.85% 2.85% 2.85% 2.85% 2.75%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets+ (0.60)%** (0.36)% (0.35)% (0.79)% (0.37)% 0.06%
Portfolio turnover rate 75%** 160% 191% 91% 68% 54%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 5,291 $ 6,847 $ 10,354 $ 20,254 $ 25,130 $ 16,323
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Total expenses 3.44%** 3.27% 3.06% 2.96% 3.13% 2.75%
Net investment income (loss) (1.19)%** (0.78)% (0.56)% (0.91)% (0.65)% 0.06%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.85%** 2.85% 2.85% 2.85% 2.85% 2.74%
Net investment income (loss) (0.60)%** (0.36)% (0.35)% (0.79)% (0.37)% 0.07%
====================================================================================================================================
* 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.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the
aggregate gain on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and
repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the
investments of the Fund.
** Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
32 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
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Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
5/31/13 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(unaudited) 11/30/12 11/30/11 11/30/10 11/30/09 11/30/08
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Class C
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 19.70 $ 19.76 $ 25.56 $ 22.84 $ 12.38 $ 33.78
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) $ (0.04) $ (0.06) $ (0.05) $ (0.17) $ (0.06)# $ 0.06
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions (0.26) 0.10 (4.60) 2.89 10.52 (21.07)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (0.30) $ 0.04 $ (4.65) $ 2.72 $ 10.46 $ (21.01)
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Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Net realized gain -- (0.10) (1.15) -- -- (0.39)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (0.30) $ (0.06) $ (5.80) $ 2.72 $ 10.46 $ (21.40)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 19.40 $ 19.70 $ 19.76 $ 25.56 $ 22.84 $ 12.38
====================================================================================================================================
Total return* (1.52)% 0.23% (18.04)% 11.91% 84.49% (62.21)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.77%** 2.75% 2.73% 2.76% 2.85% 2.65%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets+ (0.49)%** (0.25)% (0.20)% (0.70)% (0.39)% 0.20%
Portfolio turnover rate 75%** 160% 191% 91% 68% 54%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 25,727 $ 29,771 $ 37,324 $ 60,809 $ 60,066 $ 34,242
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses
by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Total expenses 2.77%** 2.75% 2.73% 2.76% 2.89% 2.65%
Net investment income (loss) (0.49)%** (0.25)% (0.20)% (0.70)% (0.43)% 0.20%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.77%** 2.75% 2.73% 2.76% 2.85% 2.64%
Net investment income (loss) (0.49)%** (0.25)% (0.20)% (0.70)% (0.39)% 0.21%
====================================================================================================================================
* 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.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the
aggregate gain on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and
repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the
investments of the Fund.
** Annualized.
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
5/31/13 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(unaudited) 11/30/12 11/30/11 11/30/10 11/30/09 11/30/08
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Class R
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 22.30 $ 22.23 $ 28.43 $ 25.26 $ 13.80 $ 37.32
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) $ 0.03 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ (0.01) $ 0.12 $ 0.16
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions (0.29) 0.07 (5.15) 3.21 11.56 (23.29)
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (0.26) $ 0.17 $ (5.05) $ 3.20 $ 11.68 $ (23.13)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income $ (0.05) $ -- $ -- $ (0.03) $ (0.21) $ --
Net realized gain -- (0.10) (1.15) -- -- (0.39)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (0.31) $ 0.07 $ (6.20) $ 3.17 $ 11.46 $ (23.52)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 21.99 $ 22.30 $ 22.23 $ 28.43 $ 25.26 $ 13.80
==================================================================================================================================
Total return* (1.17)% 0.79% (17.62)% 12.68% 85.71% (61.99)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 2.11%** 2.13% 2.20% 2.10% 2.17% 2.13%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets+ 0.16%** 0.39% 0.33% (0.02)% 0.19% 0.78%
Portfolio turnover rate 75%** 160% 191% 91% 68% 54%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $40,886 $ 49,013 $ 73,347 $119,358 $84,064 $ 25,341
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Total expenses 2.11%** 2.13% 2.28% 2.10% 2.17% 2.13%
Net investment income (loss) 0.16%** 0.39% 0.25% (0.02)% 0.19% 0.78%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.11%** 2.13% 2.20% 2.10% 2.17% 2.13%
Net investment income (loss) 0.16%** 0.39% 0.33% (0.02)% 0.19% 0.78%
==================================================================================================================================
* 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.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
** Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
34 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13
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Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
5/31/13 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(unaudited) 11/30/12 11/30/11 11/30/10 11/30/09 11/30/08
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Class Y
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 25.46 $ 25.16 $ 31.73 $ 28.12 $ 15.35 $ 41.10
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.12 $ 0.28 $ 0.38 $ 0.17 $ 0.22 $ 0.35
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions (0.31) 0.12 (5.80) 3.57 12.90 (25.71)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations $ (0.19) $ 0.40 $ (5.42) $ 3.74 $ 13.12 $ (25.36)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income $ (0.26) $ -- $ -- $ (0.13) $ (0.35) $ --
Net realized gain -- (0.10) (1.15) -- -- (0.39)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ (0.45) $ 0.30 $ (6.57) $ 3.61 $ 12.77 $ (25.75)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 25.01 $ 25.46 $ 25.16 $ 31.73 $ 28.12 $ 15.35
================================================================================================================================
Total return* (0.81)% 1.61% (16.96)% 13.39% 87.18% (61.71)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets+ 1.37%** 1.39% 1.40% 1.44% 1.42% 1.38%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets+ 0.92%** 1.10% 1.13% 0.60% 1.03% 1.45%
Portfolio turnover rate 75%** 160% 191% 91% 68% 54%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $59,463 $ 62,897 $ 65,597 $99,627 $77,721 $ 37,445
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Total expenses 1.37%** 1.39% 1.40% 1.44% 1.42% 1.38%
Net investment income 0.92%** 1.10% 1.13% 0.06% 1.03% 1.45%
Ratios with waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by
the Adviser and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.37%** 1.39% 1.40% 1.44% 1.42% 1.38%
Net investment income 0.92%** 1.10% 1.13% 0.60% 1.03% 1.45%
================================================================================================================================
* 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.
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
** Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund | Semiannual Report | 5/31/13 35
Notes to Financial Statements | 5/31/13 (unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund (the Fund) is 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
long-term growth of capital.
The Fund offers five classes of shares designated as Class A, Class B, Class C,
Class R, 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 gains and losses 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
using 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 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. Shares of money market mutual funds are valued at their net
asset value.
The Fund invests primarily in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The principal
exchanges and markets for such securities have closing times prior to the
close of the NYSE. However, the value of these securities may be influenced
by changes in global markets occurring after the closing times of the local
exchanges and markets up to the time the Fund determines its net asset
value. Consequently, the Board of Trustees of the Fund has determined that
daily adjustments to the valuation of securities of non-U.S. issuers by
utilizing an independent pricing service that supplies an appropriate fair
value factor is appropriate for the Fund.
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 by or at the
direction or with the approval of the Valuation Committee using fair value
methods pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The
Valuation Committee is comprised of certain members of 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 significantly from exchange prices and such differences could be
material. Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) is responsible for
monitoring developments that may impact fair valued securities and for
discussing and assessing fair values on an ongoing basis, and at least
quarterly, with the Valuation Committee.
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At May 31, 2013, there were three securities valued using fair value methods
(in addition to securities that were valued using prices supplied by
independent pricing services) representing 0.14% of net assets. 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.
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. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts (contracts) for
the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a
future date. All contracts are marked to market daily at the applicable
exchange rates, and any resulting unrealized gains or losses are recorded in
the Fund's financial statements. The Fund records realized gains and losses
at the time a portfolio hedge is offset by entry into a closing transaction
or extinguished by delivery of the currency. Risks may arise upon entering
into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet
the terms of the contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of
foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (see Note 6).
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D. 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 provision for federal income taxes is required.
As of May 31, 2013, the Fund did not have any interest and penalties related
to uncertain tax positions, which, if applicable, would be recorded as an
income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. Tax years for the prior
three fiscal years are subject to examination by Federal and State tax
authorities.
In addition to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund may
also be required to pay local taxes on the recognition of capital gains
and/or the repatriation of foreign currencies in certain countries. During
the six months ended May 31, 2013, the Fund paid no such taxes.
In determining the daily net asset value, the Fund estimates the reserve for
such taxes, if any, associated with investments in certain countries. The
estimated reserve for the capital gains is based on the net unrealized
appreciation on certain portfolio securities, the holding period of such
securities and the related tax rates, tax loss carryforward (if applicable)
and other such factors. As of May 31, 2013, the Fund had no reserve related
to capital gains.
The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to
shareowners are determined in accordance with federal income tax rules,
which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are
temporary overdistributions for financial statement purposes resulting from
differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions
for financial statement and tax purposes. Capital accounts within the
financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to
reflect tax character, but are not adjusted for temporary differences.
The tax character of current year distributions payable will be determined
at the end of the Fund's taxable year. The tax character of distributions
paid during the year ended November 30, 2012 was as follows:
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2012
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Distribution paid from:
Ordinary income $ --
Long-term capital gain 1,366,437
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Total $1,366,437
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The following shows the components of distributable earnings on a federal
income tax basis at November 30, 2012:
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2012
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Distributable earnings:
Undistributed ordinary income $ 1,008,839
Capital loss carryforward (11,431,402)
Net unrealized gain 19,204,775
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Total $ 8,782,212
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized gain is
attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
E. 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 $9,636 in underwriting commissions on the sale of Class A shares
during the six months ended May 31, 2013.
F. 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, 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.
G. Risks
The Fund's investments in emerging markets or countries with limited or
developing markets may subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk than
investments in a developed market. Risks associated with these developing
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markets include political, social and economic factors and may affect the
price of the Fund's investments and income generated by these investments,
as well as the Fund's ability to repatriate such amounts. 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.
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. PIM is
responsible for determining that the value of the collateral remains at
least equal to the repurchase price.
2. Management Agreement
PIM, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit, manages the Fund's
portfolio. Management fees are calculated daily at an annual rate of 1.15% of
the Fund's average daily net assets up to $1 billion and 1.10% on assets over $1
billion. For the six months ended May 31, 2013, the effective management fee
(excluding waivers and/or assumption of expenses) was 1.15% of the Fund's
average daily net assets.
PIM has contractually agreed to limit ordinary operating expenses to the extent
required to reduce Fund expenses to 1.95%, 2.85%, 2.85% and 2.20% of the average
daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares,
respectively. Fees waived and expenses reimbursed during the six months ended
May 31, 2013 are reflected on the Statement of Operations. Class Y shares do not
have an expense limitation. These expense limitations are in effect through
April 1, 2014. There can be no assurance that PIM will extend the expense
limitation 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
$20,989 in management fees, administrative costs and certain other
reimbursements payable to PIM at May 31, 2013.
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3. Transfer Agent
PIMSS, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit, provides
substantially all transfer agent and shareowner services to the Fund at
negotiated rates.
In addition, the Fund reimburses PIMSS for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by
PIMSS related to shareholder communications activities such as proxy and
statement mailings, outgoing phone calls and omnibus relationship contracts. For
the six months ended May 31, 2013, such out-of-pocket expenses by class of
shares were as follows:
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Shareholder Communications:
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Class A $ 82,642
Class B 12,659
Class C 33,869
Class R 56,002
Class Y 9,915
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Total $195,087
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Included in "Due to affiliates" reflected on the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities is $120,691 in transfer agent fees and out-of-pocket reimbursements
payable to PIMSS at May 31, 2013.
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 $4,730 in distribution fees payable to PFD at May 31, 2013.
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
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.
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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 May
31, 2013, CDSCs in the amount of $7,100 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 May 31, 2013, the Fund's
expenses were not reduced under such arrangements.
6. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
At May 31, 2013, the Fund had entered into various forward foreign currency
contracts that obligate the Fund to deliver or take delivery of currencies at
specified future maturity dates. Alternatively, prior to the settlement date of
a forward foreign currency contract, the Fund may close out such contract by
entering into an offsetting contract. The average value of settlement hedge
contracts open during the six months ended May 31, 2013 was $2,726,238. At May
31, 2013, the Fund had no outstanding portfolio hedges. At May 31, 2013, the
Fund's gross forward currency settlement contracts receivable and payable were
$6,147,595 and $6,145,233, respectively, resulting in a net receivable of
$2,362.
7. 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 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 the London Interbank Offered Rate (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%
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plus the overnight Euro dollar rate on the borrowing date. The Funds pay an
annual commitment fee to participate in the 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 May 31, 2013, the Fund had no
borrowings under the credit facility.
8. Additional Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Values of derivative instruments as of May 31, 2013 were as follows:
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Derivatives Not
Accounted for as Asset Derivatives 2013 Liabilities Derivatives 2013
Hedging Instruments ------------------------- ----------------------------
Under Accounting Statement of Assets Statement of Assets
Standards Codification and Liabilities and Liabilities
(ASC) 815 Location Value Location Value
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Forward foreign currency Net unrealized Net unrealized
settlement contracts* appreciation depreciation
on forward on forward
foreign currency foreign currency
settlement settlement
contracts $ 2,362 contracts $ --
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Total $ 2,362 $ --
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* Forward foreign exchange contracts are shown as net unrealized appreciation
on forward foreign currency settlement contracts on the Statement of Assets
and Liabilities.
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six
months ended May 31, 2013 was as follows:
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Derivatives Not Realized Change in
Accounted for as Gain Unrealized
Hedging Instruments (Loss) on Gain (Loss)
Under Accounting Location of Gain or (Loss) Derivatives on Derivatives
Standards Codification on Derivatives Recognized Recognized Recognized
(ASC) 815 in Income in Income in Income
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Forward Foreign Net realized gain (loss) on forward
Currency Portfolio foreign currency contracts and
Hedge Contracts other assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies $(35,265)
Forward Foreign Change in net unrealized gain
Currency Settlement (loss) on forward foreign currency
Contracts contracts and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies $2,380
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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
John F. Cogan, Jr. Vice President
Benjamin M. Friedman Mark E. Bradley, Treasurer**
Margaret B.W. Graham Christopher J. Kelley, Secretary
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 Fund.
** Chief Financial and Accounting Officer of the Fund.
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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.
[LOGO] PIONEER
Investments(R)
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
60 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
us.pioneerinvestments.com
Securities offered through Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc.
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
Underwriter of Pioneer Mutual Funds, Member SIPC
(C) 2013 Pioneer Investments 19387-07-0713
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 Emerging Markets Fund
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr, President
Date July 30, 2013
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 July 30, 2013
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley, Treasurer & Chief Accounting & Financial Officer
Date July 30, 2013
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.