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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 811-21108
Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP code)
Dorothy E. Bourassa, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.,
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 742-7825
Date of fiscal year end: March 31
Date of reporting period: April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREOWNERS.
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PIONEER
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FUNDAMENTAL
GROWTH
FUND
Semiannual
Report
9/30/06
[LOGO] PIONEER
Investments(R)
Table of Contents
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Letter to Shareowners 2
Portfolio Management Discussion 4
Portfolio Summary 8
Prices and Distributions 9
Performance Update 10
Comparing Ongoing Fund Expenses 13
Schedule of Investments 15
Financial Statements 21
Notes to Financial Statements 28
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 35
President's
Dear Shareowner,
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Mature and emerging market economies around the world showed moderate
improvement after a flat second quarter. The U.S. saw some resurgence of
growth, which we expect to continue through the fourth quarter of 2006 and into
2007, although this growth may be slow with housing sector measures down in
recent months. While inflation pressures have risen slightly in recent months,
we believe the United States may now be at the end of the Fed's monetary
tightening cycle. Mature economies, led by Japan, remain firm, as do European
economic prospects, with strong GDP data reflecting the broad-based strength
seen in crucial indicators.
U.S. economic growth was back on track after lackluster market results prior to
Labor Day. Consumer spending rose with receding gas prices, just in time for
the back-to-school season, which retailers now consider the second most
lucrative period after the Christmas season. U.S. economic growth is in line
with our projections; we anticipate U.S. GDP finishing with a level of around
3.0% for 2006.
In our view, the pace of corporate earnings growth should slow amid pressure
from high raw materials costs and moderating economic growth. However, modest
U.S. dollar depreciation and improving growth overseas should offer some
support to U.S. earnings.
The European economy continues to improve and appears to be at its healthiest
in six years, with business confidence showing improvement across sectors and
consumers becoming more optimistic. While business sentiment indicators have
had a tendency to over-estimate growth in recent years, their broad-based
improvement across countries since 2005 is a clear sign that European economic
growth should continue through 2006.
The positive long-term drivers of emerging markets remain in place: improving
domestic growth and inflation stability; structural reform; debt sustainability
and favorable demographics. Together, the emerging markets' current account
surplus is at record highs while external debt as a percentage of GDP is at its
lowest since 1991.
In summary, we think that despite the existence of some inflation pressures
seen by the Federal Reserve and its counterparts in developed economies, it
seems as if interest rates will remain mostly unchanged. U.S. economic growth
is expected to remain positive, as
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it should among the developed nations for the remainder of 2006. Any further
geopolitical issues and rising energy prices could lead to deceleration, but
not a derailment from the current healthy pace of economic growth, as
investment is expected to remain robust, benefiting from sustained internal and
international demand worldwide.
Our cautiously optimistic outlook reinforces the importance of Pioneer's
message that investors should remain diversified, take a long-term view, and
base investment decisions on economic and market fundamentals rather than on
emotion. Our investment philosophy and approach continue to be based on the use
of fundamental research to identify a range of opportunities that offer an
attractive balance of risk and reward to help Fund shareowners work toward
their long-term goals.
Respectfully,
/s/ Osbert M. Hood
Osbert M. Hood, President
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Any information in this shareholder report regarding market or economic trends
or the factors influencing the Fund's historical or future performance are
statements of the opinion of Fund management as of the date of this report.
These statements should not be relied upon for any other purposes. 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 9/30/06
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Investors in the domestic equity market encountered two very different
environments during the six months ended September 30, 2006. For most of the
spring of the year, stocks slumped amid concerns about the effects of rising
interest rates and dramatically higher energy prices. That backdrop changed
during the summer, however, when the market began climbing as energy prices
started to recede and the Federal Reserve Board paused after two years of
repeated hikes in short-term interest rates. In the following interview,
Christopher M. Galizio and Stephen A. Balter, co-managers of Pioneer
Fundamental Growth Fund, discuss the factors that affected Fund performance
during the six months.
Q: How did the Fund perform?
A: The Fund had modest, positive results during a period in which growth
stocks, which we emphasize, trailed value stocks. Pioneer Fundamental
Growth Fund's Class A shares produced a total return of 0.09% at net
asset value for the six months ended September, 30, 2006, compared to the
-0.12% return of the benchmark Russell 1000 Growth Index. During the same
period, the average return of the 741 funds in Lipper's Large Cap Growth
category was -2.59%.
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most
recent month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or
higher than the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no
guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will
fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost.
Q: What were the principal factors influencing performance?
A: Early in the period, we faced a particularly challenging environment as
concerns about higher oil prices and rising interest rates held back the
stock market, even in the face of very strong earnings results from U.S.
corporations. It was not until July that the market trend began reversing
as energy prices started easing and investors anticipated that the
Federal Reserve Board was near the end of its cycle of interest-rate
hikes. The persistent growth in corporate earnings increased confidence,
especially after the
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Federal Reserve decided in August to pause and, at least temporarily, not
raise short-term interest rates any further. Stocks advanced, staging a
strong rally in August and September. Returns were not spread evenly
throughout the market, and the large-cap growth stocks that we emphasize
continued to lag the performance of large-cap value stocks.
Throughout the six months, we were overweight information technology and
health care stocks, where we saw attractive opportunities. We believed -
and continue to believe - that after a five-year cycle in which cyclical
stocks, including industrials, provided the performance leadership in the
market, stocks in other sectors are beginning to offer better values and
superior cash flow rates.
Q: What types of investments had the greatest impact on the Fund's results for
the six months?
A: Our technology positions did very well, outperforming the technology
sector's results within the benchmark Russell 1000 Growth Index. One top
performer was Cisco Systems, where we maintained a large position. This
major producer of networking equipment was a primary beneficiary of the
increasing needs of corporations for more bandwidth to move increasingly
complex files, including radio and television transmissions. Another
noteworthy tech holding was Apple Computer, which expanded its iPod
products even as it gained share in the personal computer market with its
new Macintosh computers that can shift seamlessly from an Apple to a
Windows environment. A third technology investment that was a major
contributor to performance was Motorola, which gained market share in the
global wireless handset market even as it was able to gain better profit
margins from its sales.
In health care, biotechnology corporation Gilead Sciences performed very
well, benefiting from its leadership role in developing therapies for
treating AIDS as well as from an increasing royalty stream from rising
sales of Tamiflu, the primary vaccine being produced to fight a possible
Avian flu epidemic. AstraZeneca, a major global pharmaceutical company
based in the United Kingdom, also performed well as it improved operating
earnings margins, helping lift its relatively inexpensive share price.
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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION 9/30/06 (continued)
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Within the consumer discretionary sector, two retailing companies were
strong performers. Abercrombie & Fitch showed an ability to introduce new
store formats and retailing concepts, increasing its revenue growth
potential. At the same time, TJX, parent company of T.J. Maxx and other
retail chains, reinvigorated its sales and improved profitability after
bringing back its former chief executive officer.
Several other investments, however, had disappointing results during the
six months. Boston Scientific, which produces devices used in cardiac
treatments, suffered from slowing sales of its cardiac rhythm management
system, while investors grew more concerned about possible clotting issues
associated with drug-coated stents. Dell Computer's share price declined
as the company encountered tougher competition, including from
Hewlett-Packard and Lenovo, the Chinese company that acquired IBM's
personal computer business. The difficult competitive environment forced
Dell to cut prices, reducing its profit margins. Finally, Home Depot
suffered as investors grew worried about the effects that the slump in the
housing market might have on home improvement activity. Despite these
results, we view Boston Scientific, Dell and Home Depot as good long-term
investments that are particularly attractive because of their low stock
prices. We retained our positions in all three companies as of the date of
this shareholder report.
Q: What is your investment outlook?
A: We continued to see attractive values in our analysis of growth stocks,
especially in information technology and health care. We have also found
interesting opportunities among consumer retailers, which should benefit
as lower energy prices put less pressure on consumers. We expect to
continue to underweight cyclical stocks, including industrials, materials
and energy companies. We think their relatively high stock valuations
make them more vulnerable if growth rates decelerate.
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.
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Any information in this shareholder report regarding market or economic trends
or the factors influencing the Fund's historical or future performance are
statements of the opinion of Fund management as of the date of this report.
These statements should not be relied upon for any other purposes. 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 SUMMARY 9/30/06
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Portfolio Diversification
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(As a percentage of total investment portfolio)
U.S. Common Stocks 90.1%
Depositary Receipts for International Stocks 5.6%
Temporary Cash Investment 4.3%
Sector Distribution
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(As a percentage of total equity holdings)
Information Technology 30.0%
Health Care 23.5%
Consumer Discretionary 12.5%
Industrials 10.9%
Consumer Staples 10.2%
Financials 5.9%
Utilities 2.4%
Energy 2.0%
Materials 1.5%
Telecommunication Services 1.1%
10 Largest Holdings
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(As a percentage of total equity holdings)*
1. Microsoft Corp. 5.41%
2. Cisco Systems, Inc. 4.56
3. Amgen, Inc. 3.69
4. Procter & Gamble Co. 3.64
5. Altria Group, Inc. 3.58
6. Macrovision Corp. 3.41
7. General Electric Co. 3.37
8. Home Depot, Inc. 2.89
9. Boston Scientific Corp. 2.89
10. Texas Instruments, Inc. 2.78
* The list excludes temporary cash and derivative instruments. Portfolio
holdings will vary for other periods. The holdings listed should not be
considered recommendations to buy or sell any security listed.
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PRICES AND DISTRIBUTIONS
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Net Asset Value Per Share
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Class 9/30/06 3/31/06
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A $10.99 $10.98
B $10.91 $10.95
C $10.91 $10.95
Distributions Per Share
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4/1/06 - 9/30/06
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Short-Term Long-Term
Class Dividends Capital Gains Capital Gains
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A $ - $ - $ -
B $ - $ - $ -
C $ - $ - $ -
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PERFORMANCE UPDATE 9/30/06 CLASS A SHARES
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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 Fundamental Growth Fund at public offering price,
compared to that of the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of September 30, 2006)
Net Asset Public Offering
Period Value (NAV) Price (POP)
Life-of-Class
(8/22/02) 8.53% 6.98%
1 Year 4.53 -1.46
[DATA BELOW REPRESENTS MOUNTAIN CHART IN PRINTED DOCUMENT]
Pioneer Fundamental Russell 1000
Growth Fund Growth Index
8/02 9425 10000
9/02 8481 8963
9/03 10602 11286
9/04 11144 12133
9/05 13204 13540
9/06 13803 14357
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher
than the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no
guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will
fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost.
NAV results represent the percent change in net asset value per share.
Returns would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. POP returns
reflect deduction of maximum 5.75% sales charge. All results are historical
and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other share
classes are available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during
the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are
contractual through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be
rescinded at any time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more
information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and
taxes that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption
of Fund shares.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of large-cap U.S.
growth stocks. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike
Fund returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. You
cannot invest directly in an Index.
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PERFORMANCE UPDATE 9/30/06 CLASS B SHARES
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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 Fundamental Growth Fund, compared to that of the
Russell 1000 Growth Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of September 30, 2006)
Period If Held If Redeemed
Life-of-Class
(12/15/05) 1.39% -2.61%
[DATA BELOW REPRESENTS MOUNTAIN CHART IN PRINTED DOCUMENT]
Pioneer Fundamental Russell 1000
Growth Fund Growth Index
12/05 10000 10000
9/06 9941 10297
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher
than the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no
guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will
fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost.
"If Held" results represent the percent change in net asset value per
share. Returns would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. "If
Redeemed" returns reflect the deduction of applicable contingent deferred
sales charge (CDSC). The maximum CDSC for Class B shares continues to be
4%. For more complete information, please see the prospectus for details.
All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and
capital gains. Other share classes are available for which performance and
expenses will differ.
Performance results reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during
the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are
contractual through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be
rescinded at any time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more
information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and
taxes that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption
of Fund shares.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of large-cap U.S.
growth stocks. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike
Fund returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. You
cannot invest directly in an Index.
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PERFORMANCE UPDATE 9/30/06 CLASS C SHARES
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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 Fundamental Growth Fund, compared to that of the
Russell 1000 Growth Index.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of September 30, 2006)
Period If Held If Redeemed
Life-of-Class
(12/15/05) 1.39% 0.39%
[DATA BELOW REPRESENTS MOUNTAIN CHART IN PRINTED DOCUMENT]
Pioneer Fundamental Russell 1000
Growth Fund Growth Index
12/05 10000 10000
9/06 10231 10297
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit www.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher
than the performance data quoted.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no
guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will
fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost.
Class C shares held for less than one year are also subject to a 1%
contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC). "If Held" results represent the
percent change in net asset value per share. Returns would have been lower
had sales charges been reflected. All results are historical and assume the
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Other share classes are
available for which performance and expenses will differ.
Performance results reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during
the periods shown. Without such waivers Fund performance would be lower.
Waivers may not be in effect for all funds. Certain fee waivers are
contractual through a specified period. Otherwise, fee waivers can be
rescinded at any time. See the prospectus and financial statements for more
information.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and
taxes that a shareowner would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption
of Fund shares.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of large-cap U.S.
growth stocks. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike
Fund returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. You
cannot invest directly in an Index.
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COMPARING ONGOING FUND EXPENSES
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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 Fundamental Growth Fund
Based on actual returns from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006.
Share Class A B C
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Beginning Account Value $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
On 4/1/06*
Ending Account Value $1,000.90 $ 996.30 $ 996.30
On 9/30/06
Expenses Paid During Period* $ 6.27 $ 10.76 $ 10.76
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.25%, 2.15%
and 2.15% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, multiplied
by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to
reflect the one-half year period)
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COMPARING ONGOING FUND EXPENSES (continued)
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below provides information about hypothetical account values and
hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed
rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual
return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to
estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the
Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the
5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other
funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your
ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales
charges (loads) that are charged at the time of the transaction. Therefore, the
table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you
determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if
these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses Paid on a $1,000 Investment in Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund
Based on a hypothetical 5% return per year before expenses, reflect
ing the period from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006.
Share Class A B C
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Beginning Account Value $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
On 4/1/06*
Ending Account Value $1,018.80 $1,014.29 $1,014.29
On 9/30/06
Expenses Paid During Period* $ 6.33 $ 10.86 $ 10.86
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.25%, 2.15% and
2.15% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, multiplied by
the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to
reflect the one-half year period).
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 9/30/06 (unaudited)
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Shares Value
COMMON STOCKS - 96.9%
Energy - 1.9%
Integrated Oil & Gas - 1.9%
400 ConocoPhillips* $ 23,812
590 Repsol SA (A.D.R.)* 17,600
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$ 41,412
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Total Energy $ 41,412
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Materials - 1.4%
Diversified Chemical - 0.9%
490 Dow Chemical Co. $ 19,100
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Industrial Gases - 0.5%
200 Praxair, Inc.* $ 11,832
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Total Materials $ 30,932
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Capital Goods - 10.5%
Aerospace & Defense - 2.9%
220 L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.* $ 17,233
740 United Technologies Corp.* 46,879
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$ 64,112
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Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks - 1.1%
150 Caterpillar, Inc.* $ 9,870
160 Deere & Co. 13,426
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$ 23,296
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Industrial Conglomerates - 6.5%
490 3M Co.* $ 36,466
2,000 General Electric Co. 70,600
1,170 Tyco International, Ltd. 32,748
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$ 139,814
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Total Capital Goods $ 227,222
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Consumer Durables & Apparel - 1.8%
Footwear - 1.8%
450 Nike, Inc.* $ 39,429
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Total Consumer Durables & Apparel $ 39,429
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 9/30/06 (unaudited) (continued)
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Shares Value
Consumer Services - 1.7%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines - 1.5%
700 Carnival Corp.* $ 32,921
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Restaurants - 0.2%
108 Tim Hortons, Inc.*(b) $ 2,840
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Total Consumer Services $ 35,761
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Media - 1.7%
Advertising - 0.4%
100 Omnicom Group $ 9,360
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Movies & Entertainment - 1.3%
720 Viacom, Inc. (Class B)* $ 26,770
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Total Media $ 36,130
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Retailing - 6.9%
Apparel Retail - 3.3%
630 Abercrombie & Fitch Co. $ 43,772
1,030 TJX Companies, Inc.* 28,871
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$ 72,643
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Home Improvement Retail - 3.6%
1,670 Home Depot, Inc.* $ 60,571
600 Lowe's Companies, Inc.* 16,836
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$ 77,407
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Total Retailing $ 150,050
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Food & Drug Retailing - 2.0%
Drug Retail - 2.0%
1,320 CVS Corp. $ 42,398
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Total Food & Drug Retailing $ 42,398
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Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 4.4%
Soft Drinks - 0.9%
200 Fomento Economico Mexicano SA de C.V.* $ 19,388
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Tobacco - 3.5%
980 Altria Group, Inc. $ 75,019
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Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco $ 94,407
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Shares Value
Household & Personal Products - 3.5%
Household Products - 3.5%
1,230 Procter & Gamble Co. $ 76,235
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Total Household & Personal Products $ 76,235
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Health Care Equipment & Services - 7.9%
Health Care Equipment - 4.8%
640 Biomet, Inc.* $ 20,602
4,086 Boston Scientific Corp.* 60,432
500 Medtronic, Inc. 23,220
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$ 104,254
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Health Care Supplies - 1.1%
420 Cooper Companies, Inc* $ 22,470
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Health Care Technology - 1.1%
890 IMS Health, Inc.* $ 23,710
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Managed Health Care - 0.9%
500 AETNA, Inc.* $ 19,775
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Total Health Care Equipment & Services $ 170,209
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - 14.9%
Biotechnology - 6.8%
1,080 Amgen, Inc.* $ 77,252
1,000 Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*(b) 21,740
490 Gilead Sciences, Inc.* 33,663
440 Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 14,806
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$ 147,461
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Pharmaceuticals - 8.1%
590 Astrazeneca Plc (A.D.R.)* $ 36,875
800 Eli Lilly & Co.* 45,600
380 Johnson & Johnson* 24,677
1,066 Par Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.* 19,444
1,428 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.*(b) 48,681
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$ 175,277
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Total Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology $ 322,738
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 9/30/06 (unaudited) (continued)
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Shares Value
Banks - 0.7%
Diversified Banks - 0.7%
290 Wachovia Corp.* $ 16,182
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Total Banks $ 16,182
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Diversified Financials - 5.0%
Asset Management & Custody Banks - 1.7%
200 Franklin Resources, Inc. $ 21,150
150 Legg Mason, Inc.* 15,129
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$ 36,279
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Consumer Finance - 2.2%
850 American Express Co. $ 47,668
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Investment Banking & Brokerage - 1.1%
300 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. $ 23,466
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Total Diversified Financials $ 107,413
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Software & Services - 8.5%
Systems Software - 8.5%
3,009 Macrovision Corp.* $ 71,283
4,140 Microsoft Corp.* 113,146
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$ 184,429
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Total Software & Services $ 184,429
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Technology Hardware & Equipment - 16.6%
Communications Equipment - 12.3%
4,150 Cisco Systems, Inc.* $ 95,450
1,600 Corning, Inc.* 39,056
395 F5 Networks, Inc.* 21,219
700 Foundry Networks, Inc.* 9,205
2,910 Juniper Networks, Inc.* 50,285
2,000 Motorola, Inc. 50,000
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$ 265,215
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Shares Value
Computer Hardware - 4.3%
400 Apple Computer, Inc.* $ 30,812
1,850 Dell, Inc.* 42,254
1,440 Palm, Inc.*(b) 20,966
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$ 94,032
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Total Technology Hardware & Equipment $ 359,247
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Semiconductors - 3.9%
400 Maxim Integrated Products* $ 11,228
1,750 Texas Instruments, Inc. 58,188
700 Xilinx, Inc. 15,365
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$ 84,781
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Total Semiconductors $ 84,781
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Telecommunication Services - 1.2%
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.2%
1,400 Sprint Nextel Corp. $ 24,010
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Total Telecommunication Services $ 24,010
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Utilities - 2.4%
Independent Power Producer & Energy Traders - 2.4%
800 TXU Corp.* $ 50,016
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Total Utilities $ 50,016
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,986,872) $2,093,001
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TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT - 4.4%
95,017 Security Lending Investment Fund, 5.37% $ 95,017
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT
(Cost $95,017) $ 95,017
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES - 101.3%
(Cost $2,081,889) (a) $2,188,018
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (1.3)% $ (27,365)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% $2,160,653
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 9/30/06 (unaudited) (continued)
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* Non-Income producing security
(a) At September 30, 2006, the net unrealized gain on investments based on
cost for federal income tax purposes of $2,099,945 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments
in which there is an excess of value over tax cost $197,675
Aggregate gross unrealized loss for all investments
in which there is an excess of tax cost over value (109,602)
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Net unrealized gain $ 88,073
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(b) At September 30, 2006, the following securities were out on loan
Shares Security Market Value
990 Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* $21,523
1,426 Palm, Inc.* 20,763
1,414 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.* 48,203
100 Tim Hortons, Inc.* 2,630
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$93,119
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Purchases and sales of securities (excluding temporary cash investments) for
the six months ended September 30, 2006 aggregated $685,305 and $616,033,
respectively.
20 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 9/30/06 (unaudited)
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ASSETS:
Investment in securities (including securities loaned of
$93,119) (cost $2,081,889) $2,188,018
Cash 58,246
Receivables -
Investment securities sold 11,099
Dividends, interest and foreign taxes withheld 2,261
Other 30,179
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Total assets $2,289,803
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LIABILITIES:
Payables -
Upon return of securities loaned $ 95,017
Due to affiliates 15,341
Accrued expenses 18,792
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Total liabilities $ 129,150
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NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital $2,000,497
Accumulated net investment loss (2,162)
Accumulated net realized gain on investments 56,189
Net unrealized gain on investments 106,129
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Total net assets $2,160,653
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
(Unlimited number of shares authorized)
Class A (based on $1,818,607/165,525 shares) $ 10.99
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Class B (based on $237,026/21,728 shares) $ 10.91
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Class C (based on $105,020/9,624 shares) $ 10.91
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MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE:
Class A ($10.99 [divided by] 94.25%) $ 11.66
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
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For the Six Months Ended 9/30/06
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $107) $11,988
Income from securities loaned, net 143
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Total investment income $ 12,131
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EXPENSES:
Management fees $ 7,692
Transfer agent fees and expenses
Class A 2,345
Class B 938
Class C 536
Distribution fees
Class A 1,419
Class B 1,137
Class C 498
Custodian fees 6,903
Registration fees 1,286
Professional fees 18,977
Printing expense 2,434
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated trustees 3,588
Miscellaneous 1,279
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Total expenses $ 49,032
Less management fees waived and
expenses reimbursed by Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc. (34,739)
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Net expenses $ 14,293
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Net investment loss $ (2,162)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
Net realized gain on investments $ 20,441
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Change in net unrealized loss on Investments $(14,543)
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Net gain on investments $ 5,898
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 3,736
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22 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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For the Six Months Ended 9/30/06 and the Year Ended 3/31/06, respectively
Six Months
Ended Year
9/30/06 Ended
(unaudited) 3/31/06
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment loss $ (2,162) $ (2,373)
Net realized gain on investments 20,441 134,416
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments (14,543) 56,151
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Net increase in net assets resulting
from operations $ 3,736 $ 188,194
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREOWNERS:
Net investment income:
Class A ($0.00 and $0.06 per share, respectively) $ - $ (8,670)
Net realized gain:
Class A ($0.00 and $1.45 per share, respectively) - (217,170)
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Total distributions to shareowners $ - $ (225,840)
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FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale of shares $ 152,789 $ 390,524
Cost of shares repurchased (37,913) (2,684)
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Net increase in net assets resulting from
Fund share transactions $ 114,876 $ 387,840
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Net increase in net assets $ 118,612 $ 350,194
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 2,042,041 1,691,847
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End of period $2,160,653 $2,042,041
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Accumulated net investment loss $ (2,162) $ -
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
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'06 Shares '06 Amounts '06 Shares '06 Amounts
(unaudited) (unaudited)
CLASS A
Shares sold 9,476 $99,992 7,674 $ 83,794
Less shares repurchased (1,374.00) (15,187) (251) (2,684)
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Net increase 8,102 $84,805 7,423 $ 81,110
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CLASS B
Shares sold 4,624 $49,777 19,262 $206,489
Less shares repurchased (2,158) (22,726) - -
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Net increase 2,466 $27,051 19,262 $206,489
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CLASS C
Shares sold 303 $ 3,020 9,321 $100,241
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Net increase 303 $ 3,020 9,321 $100,241
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24 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Six Months
Ended
9/30/06 Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended 8/22/02 (a)
CLASS A (unaudited) 3/31/06 3/31/05 3/31/04 to 3/31/03
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.98 $11.28 $11.93 $ 8.99 $ 10.00
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) $(0.00) $(0.01) $ 0.06 $(0.03) $ (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.01 1.22 0.56 2.97 (1.00)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from investment
operations $ 0.01 $ 1.21 $ 0.62 $ 2.94 $ (1.01)
Distributions to shareowners:
Net investment income - (0.06) - - -
Net realized gain - (1.45) (1.27) - -
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.01 $(0.30) $(0.65) $ 2.94 $ (1.01)
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Net asset value, end of period $10.99 $10.98 $11.28 $11.93 $ 8.99
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Total return* 0.09% 11.10% 5.50% 32.70% (10.10)%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets 1.25%** 1.29% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30%**
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (0.07)%** (0.11)% 0.51% (0.33)% (0.27)%**
Portfolio turnover rate 61%** 102% 236% 41% 6%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $1,819 $1,729 $1,692 $1,790 $ 1,349
Ratios with no waiver of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PIM and no reductions for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 4.55%** 6.09% 6.00% 5.38%*** 13.80%**
Net investment loss (3.37)%** (4.91)% (4.20)% (4.41)%*** (12.77)%**
Ratios with waiver of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PIM and reductions for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.25%** 1.29% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30%**
Net investment income (loss) (0.07)%** (0.11)% 0.51% (0.33)% (0.27)%**
(a) Class A shares commenced operations on August 22, 2002 and were first
publicly offered on December 15, 2005.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of the
period, reinvestment of all distributions and the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of the period.
** Annualized.
*** In the absence of the negative registration fees in the statement of
operations, which relates to a change in estimate for registration fees in
the period ended March 2003, the gross expense ratio to average net assets
would have been 5.31%. As a result of the expense limitation arrangement
(see footnote 2), there would be no effect on the per share operating
performance, total return and the net expense and net investment loss ratios
to average net assets.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Six Months
Ended
9/30/06 12/15/05 (a)
(unaudited) to 3/31/06
CLASS B
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.95 $ 10.76
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment loss $(0.04) $ (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments - 0.21
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
investment operations $(0.04) $ 0.19
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Net asset value, end of period $10.91 $ 10.95
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Total return* (0.37)% 1.77%(b)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets 2.15%** 2.15%**
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (0.94)%** (0.71)%**
Portfolio turnover rate 61%** 102%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 237 $ 211
Ratios with no waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no reductions
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 5.95%** 11.90%**
Net investment loss (4.74)%** (10.46)%**
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reductions
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.15%** 2.15%**
Net investment loss (0.94)%** (0.71)%**
(a) Class B shares were first publicly offered on December 15, 2005.
(b) Not Annualized.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Annualized
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
26 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Six Months
Ended
9/30/06 12/15/05 (a)
(unaudited) to 3/31/06
CLASS C
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.95 $ 10.76
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment loss $(0.05) $ (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 0.01 0.21
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
investment operations $(0.04) $ 0.19
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Net asset value, end of period $10.91 $ 10.95
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Total return* (0.37)% 1.77%(b)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets 2.15%** 2.15%**
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (0.98)%** (0.80)%**
Portfolio turnover rate 61%** 102%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 105 $ 102
Ratios with no waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and no reductions
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 6.18%** 11.50%**
Net investment loss (5.01)%** (10.15)%**
Ratios with waiver of management fees and
assumption of expenses by PIM and reductions
for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 2.15%** 2.15%**
Net investment loss (0.98)%** (0.80)%**
(a) Class C shares were first publicly offered on December 15, 2005.
(b) Not Annualized.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period, and no sales
charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into
account.
** Annualized
+ Ratios with no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 9/30/06 (unaudited)
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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund (the Fund), formerly Pioneer Large Cap Growth
Fund, is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Fund was
organized on March 12, 2002, and commenced operations on August 22, 2002. Prior
to August 22, 2002, the Fund had no operations other than those relating to
organizational matters and the initial capitalization of the Fund by Pioneer
Funds Distributor, Inc. (PFD). The Fund's shares, including Class A shares,
were first publicly offered on December 15, 2005. Prior to December 15, 2005
all Fund shares outstanding were owned by PFD. The Fund's investment objective
is to seek long-term capital growth.
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. The Fund's prospectus contains information regarding
the Fund's principal risks. Please refer to those documents when considering
the Fund's risks.
The Fund offers three classes of shares - Class A, Class B and Class C shares.
Shares of Class A, Class B and Class C each represent an interest in the same
portfolio of investments of the Fund and have equal rights to voting,
redemptions, dividends and liquidation, except that each class of shares can
bear different transfer agent and distribution fees and have exclusive voting
rights with respect to the distribution plans that have been adopted by Class
A, Class B and Class C shareowners, respectively.
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 periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The
following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund
in the preparation of its financial statements, which are consistent with those
policies generally accepted in the investment company industry:
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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 are valued at the last sale
price on the principal exchange where they are traded. Securities that
have not traded on the date of valuation, or securities for which sale
prices are not generally reported, are valued at the mean between the last
bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not
readily available are valued at their fair values as determined by, or
under the direction of, the Board of Trustees. Trading in foreign
securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to
the close of the NYSE. The values of such securities used in computing the
net asset value of the Fund's shares are determined as of such times. As
of September 30, 2006, there were no securities fair valued. Temporary
cash investments are valued at amortized cost.
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 exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including
interest on income bearing cash accounts, is recorded on the accrual
basis. Dividends and interest are reported net of unrecoverable foreign
taxes withheld at the applicable country rates.
Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified
cost method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes.
B. Federal Income Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal
Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to
distribute all of its taxable income and net realized capital gains, if
any, to its shareowners. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is
required.
The amounts and characterizations of distributions to shareowners for
financial reporting purposes are determined in accordance with federal
income tax rules. Therefore, the sources of the Fund's
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distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as
either from or in excess of net investment income or net realized gain on
investment transactions, or from paid-in capital, depending on the type of
book/tax differences that may exist.
The tax character of current year distributions paid will be determined at
the end of the current fiscal year. The tax character of distributions
paid during the year ended March 31, 2006 was as follows:
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2006
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Distributions paid from:
Ordinary Income $139,710
Long-term capital gain 86,130
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Total $225,840
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The following shows the components of distributable earnings on a federal income
tax basis at March 31, 2006.
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2006
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Undistributed ordinary income $ 9,949
Undistributed long-term gain 43,855
Unrealized appreciation 102,616
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Total $156,420
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation is
attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
C. Fund Shares
The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares as of trade date.
PFD, the principal underwriter for the Fund and a wholly owned indirect
subsidiary of UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. (UniCredito Italiano), earned $93
in underwriting commissions on the sale of Class A shares during the six
months ended September 30, 2006.
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D. Security Lending
The Fund lends securities in the portfolio to certain broker-dealers or
other institutional investors, with the Fund's custodian acting as the
lending agent. When entering into a loan, the Fund receives collateral
which is maintained by the custodian and earns income in the form of
negotiated lenders' fees. The Fund also continues to receive interest or
payments in lieu of dividends on the securities loaned. Gain or loss on
the fair value of the loaned securities that may occur during the term of
the loan will be for the account of the Fund. The loans are secured by
collateral of at least 102%, at all times, of the fair value of the
securities loaned. The fair value of the collateral will be adjusted daily
to reflect any price fluctuation in the value of the loaned securities.
The Fund has the right under the lending agreements to recover the
securities from the borrower on demand. The Fund invests cash collateral
in the Securities Lending Investment Fund, which is sponsored by Brown
Brothers Harriman & Co., the Fund's custodian.
E. Repurchase Agreements
With respect to repurchase agreements entered into by the Fund, the value
of the underlying securities (collateral), including accrued interest
received from counterparties, is required to be at least equal to or in
excess of the value of the repurchase agreement at the time of purchase.
The collateral for all repurchase agreements is held in safekeeping in the
customer-only account of the Fund's custodian, or subcustodians. The
Fund's investment adviser, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (PIM), is
responsible for determining that the value of the collateral remains at
least equal to the repurchase price.
F. Class Allocations
Distribution fees are calculated based on the average daily net asset
value attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund,
respectively (see Note 4). Shareowners of each class share all expenses
and fees paid to the transfer agent, Pioneer Investment Management
Shareholder Services, Inc. (PIMSS), for its services, which are allocated
based on the number of accounts in each class and the ratable allocation
of related out-of-pocket expense (see Note 3). Income, common expenses and
realized and unrealized gains and losses are calculated at the Fund level
and
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allocated daily to each class of shares based on the respective percentage
of adjusted net assets at the beginning of the day.
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, at the same time, and in the same amount,
except that Class A, Class B and Class C shares can bear different
transfer agent and distribution fees.
2. Management Agreement
PIM, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredito Italiano, manages the
Fund's portfolio. Management fees are calculated daily at the annual rate of
0.75% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
PIM has agreed not to impose its management fee and to assume other operating
expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to limit expenses to 1.25%, 2.15%
and 2.15% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and
Class C shares, respectively. These expense limitations became effective
December 15, 2005 and are in effect through August 1, 2008 for Class A shares
and through August 1, 2007 for Class B and Class C shares. Prior to December
15, 2005, Pioneer had voluntarily agreed not to charge all or a portion of its
management fee and, if necessary, to limit other ordinary operating expenses to
the extent required to reduce Class A expenses to 1.30% of the Fund's average
daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.
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. At September 30, 2006, $6,249 was payable to
PIM related to management fees, administrative costs and certain other services
and is included in due to affiliates.
3. Transfer Agent
Pioneer Investment Management Shareholder Services, Inc. (PIMSS), a wholly
owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredito Italiano, provides substantially all
transfer agent and shareowner services to the Fund at negotiated rates.
Included in due to affiliates is $9,048 in transfer agent fees payable to PIMSS
at September 30, 2006.
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4. Distribution Plan
The Fund adopted a Plan of Distribution with respect to Class A, Class B and
Class C shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of
1940. Pursuant to the Class A Plan, the Fund pays PFD a service fee of up to
0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares in
reimbursement of its actual expenditures to finance activities primarily
intended to result in the sale of Class A shares. Pursuant to the Class B Plan
and the Class C Plan, the Fund pays PFD 1.00% of the average daily net assets
attributable to each class of shares. The fee consists of a 0.25% service fee
and a 0.75% distribution fee paid as compensation for personal services and/or
account maintenance services or distribution services with regard to Class B
and Class C shares. Included in due to affiliates is $44 in distribution fees
payable to PFD at September 30, 2006.
In addition, redemptions of each class of shares may be subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC). A CDSC of 1.00% may be imposed on redemptions of
certain net asset value purchases of Class A shares within 18 months of
purchase. Class B shares subscribed on or after December 15, 2005 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%. Proceeds from the CDSCs are paid to PFD. For the six months
ended September 30, 2006, CDSCs in the amount of $25 were paid to PFD.
5. Expense Offset Arrangements
The Fund has entered into certain expense offset arrangements with PIMSS
resulting in a reduction in the Fund's total expenses due to interest earned on
cash held by PIMSS. For the six months ended September 30, 2006, the Fund's
expenses were not reduced under such arrangements.
6. New Pronouncements
On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released FASB
Interpretation No. 48 "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" (FIN 48).
FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized,
measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. FIN 48 requires
the evaluation
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of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the
Fund's tax returns to determine whether the tax positions will
"more-likely-than-not" be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax
positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be
recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the reporting period. Adoption of FIN
48 is required for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be
applied to all open tax years as of the effective date. At this time,
management is evaluating the implications of FIN 48 and any impact in the
financial statements has not yet been determined.
In addition, in September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), was issued and is effective for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value,
establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. Management is currently evaluating the impact the
adoption of SFAS 157 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
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Trustees Officers
John F. Cogan, Jr., Chairman John F. Cogan, Jr., President
David R. Bock Osbert M. Hood, Executive Vice President
Mary K. Bush Vincent Nave, Treasurer
Margaret B.W. Graham Dorothy E. Bourassa, Secretary
Osbert M. Hood
Thomas J. Perna
Marguerite A. Piret
Stephen K. West
John Winthrop
Investment Adviser
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
Principal Underwriter
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc.
Legal Counsel
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Shareowner Services and Transfer Agent
Pioneer Investment Management Shareholder Services, Inc.
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures of the Fund are available without charge,
upon request, by calling our toll free number (1-800-225-6292). Information
regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during
the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is publicly available to
shareowners at pioneerinvestments.com. This information is also available on
the Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
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HOW TO CONTACT PIONEER
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We are pleased to offer a variety of convenient ways for you to contact us for
assistance or information.
Call us for:
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
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) 1-800-225-1997
Write to us:
PIMSS, Inc.
P.O. Box 55014
Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5014
Our toll-free fax 1-800-225-4240
Our internet e-mail address ask.pioneer@pioneerinvestments.com
(for general questions about Pioneer only)
Visit our web site: pioneerinvestments.com
Before investing consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and
expenses. Contact your advisor or Pioneer Investments for a prospectus
containing this information. Read it carefully.
The Fund files a complete statement of investments with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters for each fiscal year on
Form N-Q. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission's
web site at http://www.sec.gov. The filed form may also be viewed and copied at
the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding
the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) Disclose whether, as of the end of the period covered by the report, the
registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's
principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting
officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of
whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. If
the registrant has not adopted such a code of ethics, explain why it has not
done so.
The registrant has adopted, as of the end of the period covered by this report,
a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller.
(b) For purposes of this Item, the term "code of ethics" means written standards
that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
(1) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual
or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional
relationships;
(2) Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in
reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the
Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and
regulations;
(4) The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an
appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5) Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c) The registrant must briefly describe the nature of any amendment, during the
period covered by the report, to a provision of its code of ethics that applies
to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of
ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item. The registrant must
file a copy of any such amendment as an exhibit pursuant to Item 10(a), unless
the registrant has elected to satisfy paragraph (f) of this Item by posting its
code of ethics on its website pursuant to paragraph (f)(2) of this Item, or by
undertaking to provide its code of ethics to any person without charge, upon
request, pursuant to paragraph (f)(3) of this Item.
The registrant has made no amendments to the code of ethics during the period
covered by this report.
(d) If the registrant has, during the period covered by the report, granted a
waiver, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics to
the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth
in paragraph (b) of this Item, the registrant must briefly describe the nature
of the waiver, the name of the person to whom the waiver was granted, and the
date of the waiver.
Not applicable.
(e) If the registrant intends to satisfy the disclosure requirement under
paragraph (c) or (d) of this Item regarding an amendment to, or a waiver from,
a provision of its code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal
executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or
controller, or persons performing similar functions and that relates to any
element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this
Item by posting such information on its Internet website, disclose the
registrant's Internet address and such intention.
Not applicable.
(f) The registrant must:
(1) File with the Commission, pursuant to Item 10(a), a copy of its code
of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller,
or persons performing similar functions, as an exhibit to its annual
report on this Form N-CSR;
(2) Post the text of such code of ethics on its Internet website and
disclose, in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR, its Internet
address and the fact that it has posted such code of ethics on its
Internet website; or
(3) Undertake in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR to provide to
any person without charge, upon request, a copy of such code of ethics
and explain the manner in which such request may be made.
See Item 10(2)
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
(a) (1) Disclose that the registrant's board of trustees has determined that
the registrant either:
(i) Has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee; or
(ii) Does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee.
The registrant's Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant has at
least one audit committee financial expert.
(2) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this Item, it must disclose the name of the audit committee
financial expert and whether that person is "independent." In order to be
considered "independent" for purposes of this Item, a member of an audit
committee may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit
committee, the board of trustees, or any other board committee:
(i) Accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory, or other
compensatory fee from the issuer; or
(ii) Be an "interested person" of the investment company as defined in
Section 2(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(19)).
Ms. Marguerite A. Piret, an independent trustee, is such an audit committee
financial expert.
(3) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph (a)(1)
(ii) of this Item, it must explain why it does not have an audit committee
financial expert.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT FEES, the aggregate fees billed for each
of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or
services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with
statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.
N/A
(b) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT-RELATED FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the
principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit
of the registrant's financial statements and are not reported under
paragraph (a) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the
services comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
N/A
(c) Disclose, under the caption TAX FEES, the aggregate fees billed in each of
the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. Registrants shall
describe the nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this
category.
N/A
(d) Disclose, under the caption ALL OTHER FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the
principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through
(c) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the services
comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
N/A
(e) (1) Disclose the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures
described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
PIONEER FUNDS
APPROVAL OF AUDIT, AUDIT-RELATED, TAX AND OTHER SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
SECTION I - POLICY PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
The Pioneer Funds recognize the importance of maintaining the independence of
their outside auditors. Maintaining independence is a shared responsibility
involving Pioneer Investment Management, Inc ("PIM"), the audit committee and
the independent auditors.
The Funds recognize that a Fund's independent auditors: 1) possess knowledge of
the Funds, 2) are able to incorporate certain services into the scope of the
audit, thereby avoiding redundant work, cost and disruption of Fund personnel
and processes, and 3) have expertise that has value to the Funds. As a result,
there are situations where it is desirable to use the Fund's independent
auditors for services in addition to the annual audit and where the potential
for conflicts of interests are minimal. Consequently, this policy, which is
intended to comply with Rule 210.2-01(C)(7), sets forth guidelines and
procedures to be followed by the Funds when retaining the independent audit firm
to perform audit, audit-related tax and other services under those
circumstances, while also maintaining independence.
Approval of a service in accordance with this policy for a Fund shall also
constitute approval for any other Fund whose pre-approval is required pursuant
to Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(ii).
In addition to the procedures set forth in this policy, any non-audit services
that may be provided consistently with Rule 210.2-01 may be approved by the
Audit Committee itself and any pre-approval that may be waived in accordance
with Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) is hereby waived.
Selection of a Fund's independent auditors and their compensation shall be
determined by the Audit Committee and shall not be subject to this policy.
SECTION II - POLICY
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SERVICE SERVICE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
CATEGORY
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I. AUDIT Services that are directly o Accounting research assistance
SERVICES related to performing the o SEC consultation, registration
independent audit of the Funds statements, and reporting
o Tax accrual related matters
o Implementation of new accounting
standards
o Compliance letters (e.g. rating agency
letters)
o Regulatory reviews and assistance
regarding financial matters
o Semi-annual reviews (if requested)
o Comfort letters for closed end
offerings
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II. Services which are not o AICPA attest and agreed-upon procedures
AUDIT-RELATED prohibited under Rule o Technology control assessments
SERVICES 210.2-01(C)(4) (the "Rule") o Financial reporting control assessments
and are related extensions of o Enterprise security architecture
the audit services support the assessment
audit, or use the
knowledge/expertise gained
from the audit procedures as a
foundation to complete the
project. In most cases, if
the Audit-Related Services are
not performed by the Audit
firm, the scope of the Audit
Services would likely
increase. The Services are
typically well-defined and
governed by accounting
professional standards (AICPA,
SEC, etc.)
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the audit period for all services and related fees
pre-approved specific service reported at each regularly
subcategories. Approval of the scheduled Audit Committee
independent auditors as meeting.
auditors for a Fund shall
constitute pre approval for
these services.
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the fund fiscal year within services and related fees
a specified dollar limit (including comparison to
for all pre-approved specified dollar limits)
specific service subcategories reported quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limit for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for Audit-Related
Services not denoted as
"pre-approved", or
to add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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III. TAX SERVICES Services which are not o Tax planning and support
prohibited by the Rule, o Tax controversy assistance
if an officer of the Fund o Tax compliance, tax returns, excise
determines that using the tax returns and support
Fund's auditor to provide o Tax opinions
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption, or
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year all such services and
within a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for tax services not
denoted as pre-approved, or to add a specific
service subcategory as
"pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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IV. OTHER SERVICES Services which are not o Business Risk Management support
prohibited by the Rule, o Other control and regulatory
A. SYNERGISTIC, if an officer of the Fund compliance projects
UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS determines that using the
Fund's auditor to provide
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption,
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality, or where
the Fund's auditors
posses unique or superior
qualifications to provide
these services, resulting
in superior value and
results for the Fund.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year within all such services and
a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for "Synergistic" or
"Unique Qualifications" Other
Services not denoted as
pre-approved to the left, or to
add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PROHIBITED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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PROHIBITED SERVICES Services which result 1. Bookkeeping or other services
in the auditors losing related to the accounting records or
independence status financial statements of the audit
under the Rule. client*
2. Financial information systems design
and implementation*
3. Appraisal or valuation services,
fairness* opinions, or
contribution-in-kind reports
4. Actuarial services (i.e., setting
actuarial reserves versus actuarial
audit work)*
5. Internal audit outsourcing services*
6. Management functions or human
resources
7. Broker or dealer, investment
advisor, or investment banking services
8. Legal services and expert services
unrelated to the audit
9. Any other service that the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board
determines, by regulation, is
impermissible
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o These services are not to be o A summary of all
performed with the exception of the(*) services and related
services that may be permitted fees reported at each
if they would not be subject to audit regularly scheduled
procedures at the audit client (as Audit Committee meeting
defined in rule 2-01(f)(4)) level will serve as continual
the firm providing the service. confirmation that has
not provided any
restricted services.
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GENERAL AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY:
o For all projects, the officers of the Funds and the Fund's auditors will each
make an assessment to determine that any proposed projects will not impair
independence.
o Potential services will be classified into the four non-restricted service
categories and the "Approval of Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and Other
Services" Policy above will be applied. Any services outside the specific
pre-approved service subcategories set forth above must be specifically
approved by the Audit Committee.
o At least quarterly, the Audit Committee shall review a report summarizing the
services by service category, including fees, provided by the Audit firm as
set forth in the above policy.
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(2) Disclose the percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b)
through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant
to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
N/A
(f) If greater than 50 percent, disclose the percentage of hours expended on the
principal accountant's engagement to audit the registrant's financial statements
for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by
persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
N/A
(g) Disclose the aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant
for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's
investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily
portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of
the last two fiscal years of the registrant.
N/A
(h) Disclose whether the registrant's audit committee of the board of trustees
has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to
the registrant's investment adviser (not including any subadviser whose role is
primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another
investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the
registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of
Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal
accountant's independence.
N/A
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 Fundamental Growth Fund
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr, President
Date November 29, 2006
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 November 29, 2006
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Vincent Nave
Vincent Nave, Treasurer
Date November 29, 2006
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.