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Pioneer
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ANNUAL REPORT 12/31/97
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Table of Contents
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Letter from the Chairman 1
Portfolio Summary 2
Performance Update 3
Portfolio Management Discussion 4
Schedule of Investments 6
Financial Statements 8
Notes to Financial Statements 14
Report of Independent Public Accountants 18
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 19
Programs and Services for Pioneer Shareowners 20
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN 12/31/97
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Dear Shareowner,
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I am pleased to present this report for Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund, covering
its fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. On behalf of the Fund's investment
team, I thank you for your interest and this opportunity to comment briefly on
today's investing environment.
Since October, investors have shown increasing demand for U.S. bonds, as the
world's stock markets have been exceptionally volatile. Asian markets plunged
in the face of severe instability in currencies and economic growth. Here in
the United States, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced - in the space
of two days - both its biggest one-day point drop and its biggest one-day point
gain. Although it recovered, its pace has since been unsteady. European markets
bounced around, shaken by the drop in Asia and then heartened by the speedy
U.S. rebound. Even Latin American markets were affected, mostly in a chain
reaction from nervous investors.
After consecutive quarters of robust growth in stocks, this fast-paced change
forced individuals and institutions to rethink their investment strategy. Money
has poured into the bond market, driving prices up and yields down - to record
levels in the case of the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond. We have always believed
it is important to allocate assets among a variety of investments, and recent
market conditions demonstrate this importance. Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund
provides liquidity and can function as a stable parking place for your money -
especially during volatile periods.
I encourage you to read on to learn more about your Fund. Please contact your
investment professional, or Pioneer at 1-800-225-6292, if you have questions
about Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund.
Respectfully,
/s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr.,
Chairman and President
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY 12/31/97
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P o r t f o l i o D i v e r s i f i c a t i o n
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(As a percentage of total investment portfolio)
[pie chart]
Commercial Paper 84%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations 16%
1 0 L a r g e s t H o l d i n g s
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(As a percentage of total investment portfolio)
1. Prudential Funding Corp., 6.2%, 1/2/98 4.71%
2. Motorola Inc., 5.51%, 1/6/98 3.82
3. Penney (J.C.) Co., 5.66%, 1/29/98 3.80
4. Federal Farm Credit Bank, 5.65%, 2/2/98 3.73
5. Federal Farm Credit Bank, 5.55%, 3/2/98 3.73
6. Federal Farm Credit Bank, 5.62%, 4/1/98 3.73
7. Xerox Corp., 5.73%, 1/9/98 3.68
8. Hershey Foods Corp., 5.61%, 1/30/98 3.52
9. CoreStates Capital Corp., 5.65%, 2/6/98 3.51
10. BancOne Corp., 5.75%, 1/28/98 3.47
Fund holdings will vary for other periods.
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PERFORMANCE UPDATE 12/31/97
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S h a r e P r i c e s
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Net Asset Value per Share 12/31/97 12/31/96
Class A Shares $1.00 $1.00
Class B Shares 1.00 1.00
Class C Shares 1.00 1.00
D i s t r i b u t i o n s
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Per Share Income Short-Term Long-Term
(12/31/96 - 12/31/97) Dividends Capital Gains Capital Gains
Class A Shares $ 0.047 -- --
Class B Shares 0.038 -- --
Class C Shares 0.039 -- --
Y i e l d s
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7-Day Simple 7-Day Effective*
Class A Shares 4.93% 5.05%
Class B Shares 4.14 4.22
Class C Shares 4.14 4.22
*Assumes daily compounding of dividends.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns will
fluctuate, and there can be no guarantee the Fund will be able to maintain a
stable net asset value of $1 per share. An investment in the Fund is not
insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government.
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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION 12/31/97
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Dear Shareowner,
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It is with great pleasure that I present this annual report for Pioneer Cash
Reserves Fund's fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. During the 12-month
period, once again your Fund met its investment objective of providing current
income and a stable $1 share price. The Fund invests exclusively in
high-quality money market instruments issued by the U.S. government,
corporations and banks. All issues in the portfolio are given the highest
rating by the two leading nationally recognized securities rating
organizations, Standard & Poor's Investor Services (A1) and Moody's Investor
Services (P1).
Strong Economic Growth, Low Inflation Continued
Early in the year, the U.S. economy grew at a torrid, and sometimes seemingly
unsustainable, rate. Unemployment dropped to a series of historic lows. With
fewer people available, companies are forced to attract workers with wage
increases. The result is higher costs for the company, which are passed on to
the consumer as higher prices for goods and services - starting the cycle of
inflation.
After observing months of falling unemployment, along with increased factory
output and strengthening consumer confidence, the Federal Reserve moved to slow
growth and stem inflation. The Fed raised short-term interest rates by 0.25
percentage points on March 25, boosting the federal funds rate to 5.50%. The
hike, an effort to slow lending by increasing the rate banks charge one another
for overnight loans, was much expected. We adjusted the portfolio accordingly.
On December 31, 1996, the portfolio's average maturity was 27 days. In
anticipation of interest rates peaking, we pushed the portfolio's average
maturity out to 33 days by March 31. At fiscal year-end, average maturity was
shorter, 26 days, keeping liquidity in the portfolio as interest rates headed
lower. In comparison to the average money market fund's maturity, this is a
relatively conservative strategy but it gives your Fund extra liquidity and
mobility.
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Growing Demand for High-Quality Securities
Toward the second half of the fiscal year, all but the shortest interest rates
declined sharply as bond prices rose. Bond investors reacted favorably to the
slower pace of economic growth that settled in, and the threat of further Fed
action passed. Indeed, the Fed's move in March was the only change to rates it
initiated in 1997. Unprecedented volatility in the world's stock markets also
added to the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady.
So far, in fact, trouble overseas has had a positive effect on the U.S.
fixed-income market. Not only did it help stall any further Fed action, it also
has created a "flight to quality" as investors seek the historic stability of
U.S. government securities. With increased demand for these securities, yields
pushed lower and bond prices higher. By year-end, 16% of the Fund's holdings
were in U.S. government agency obligations, up from 9% at mid-year.
Heading Forward
Currently, Fed policy on short-term interest rates is holding steady, as we
expect it will until overseas wrinkles are ironed out. We expect to continue to
see heightened demand for high-quality issues, especially those backed by the
U.S. government. As we move into 1998, we believe investors are likely to
reduce the volatility of their investments by shifting into historically lower-
risk choices like Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund.
Once again, our primary focus will be investments in only the highest quality
issues of the U.S. government and corporations. Because we understand that
investors are looking for a "safe harbor" in fast-moving markets, our
investment team will continue to manage Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund so that it
offers the liquidity and safety that shareowners have come to expect.
Respectfully,
/s/ Sherman B. Russ
Sherman B. Russ,
Portfolio Manager
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 12/31/97
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Principal
Amount Value
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.0%
Commercial Paper - 83.7%
$5,274,000 American Express Credit Corp., 6.25%, 1/2/98 $ 5,274,000
7,215,000 American General Finance Corp., 5.86%, 1/27/98 7,185,639
5,325,000 Associates Corp., 5.68%, 3/10/98 5,268,709
4,290,000 AVCO Financial Services Inc., 5.68%, 1/29/98 4,271,725
8,880,000 BancOne Corp., 5.75%, 1/28/98 8,843,123
7,805,000 Bankers Trust Co., 5.52%, 1/12/98 7,793,032
8,850,000 Bell Atlantic Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/98 8,831,624
6,654,000 Beneficial Corp., 5.68%, 1/26/98 6,628,803
7,280,000 The Coca-Cola Co., 5.63%, 2/23/98 7,220,797
5,618,000 Commercial Credit Corp., 5.65%, 1/20/98 5,602,129
8,990,000 CoreStates Capital Corp., 5.65%, 2/6/98 8,940,617
8,217,000 Deere (John) Capital Corp., 5.65%, 1/23/98 8,189,918
6,365,000 E.I duPont, 5.68%, 1/16/98 6,350,940
6,023,000 Ford Motor Credit Co., 6.15%, 1/5/98 6,019,913
6,830,000 Gannett Co., 5.65%, 1/22/98 6,808,561
5,939,000 General Electric Capital Corp., 5.72%, 1/21/98 5,921,071
9,000,000 Hershey Foods Corp., 5.61%, 1/30/98 8,960,730
5,822,000 Household Finance Corp., 5.82%, 1/13/98 5,811,647
6,600,000 Kimberly-Clark Corp., 5.73%, 1/28/98 6,572,687
5,100,000 Morgan (J.P.) & Co. Inc., 5.69%, 3/17/98 5,040,350
9,745,000 Motorola Inc., 5.51%, 1/6/98 9,739,034
8,100,000 National Rural Utilities Corp., 5.55%, 1/15/98 8,083,766
9,720,000 Penney (J.C.) Co., 5.66%, 1/29/98 9,678,739
12,000,000 Prudential Funding Corp., 6.2%, 1/2/98 12,000,000
6,265,000 SBC Communications Inc., 5.75%, 1/7/98 6,259,997
8,295,000 Schering Corp., 5.55% 2/4/98 8,252,799
6,534,000 Texaco Inc., 5.95%, 1/9/98 6,526,441
7,974,000 Walt Disney Co., 5.7%, 1/14/98 7,958,849
9,400,000 Xerox Corp., 5.73%, 1/9/98 9,389,528
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Total Commercial Paper $213,425,168
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6 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount Value
U.S. Government Agency Obligations - 16.3%
$8,000,000 Federal Farm Credit Bank, 5.50%, 1/2/98 $ 8,000,000
9,500,000 Federal Farm Credit Bank, 5.65%, 2/2/98 9,500,000
9,500,000 Federal Farm Credit Bank, 5.55%, 3/2/98 9,500,000
9,500,000 Federal Farm Credit Bank, 5.62%, 4/1/98 9,500,000
5,000,000 Student Loan Finance Corp., 5.78%, 5/21/98* 5,000,000
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Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations $ 41,500,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES(a) $254,925,168
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* Security with weekly "put" feature, with resetting interest rate. Coupon
rate disclosed is as of December 31, 1997.
(a) At December 31, 1997, the Fund had a net capital loss carryforward of
$276,063 which will expire between 2002 and 2003 if not utilized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 7
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BALANCE SHEET 12/31/97
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ASSETS:
Investment in securities (cost $254,925,168) $254,925,168
Receivables -
Fund shares sold 6,474,360
Interest 279,190
Other 5,189
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Total assets $261,683,907
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LIABILITIES:
Payables -
Investment securities purchased $ 9,500,000
Fund shares repurchased 2,767,029
Dividends 53,459
Due to affiliates 280,047
Accrued expenses 27,997
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Total liabilities $ 12,628,532
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NET ASSETS:
Fund shares $249,331,438
Accumulated net realized loss on investments (276,063)
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Total net assets $249,055,375
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
(Offering and redemption price; unlimited number of shares authorized)
Class A (based on $209,041,241/209,317,304 shares) $ 1.00
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Class B (based on $32,477,169/32,477,169 shares) $ 1.00
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Class C (based on $7,536,965/7,536,965 shares) $ 1.00
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8 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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For the Year Ended 12/31/97
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest $12,486,378
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EXPENSES:
Management fees $896,791
Transfer agent fees
Class A 613,181
Class B 45,536
Class C 8,627
Distribution fees
Class A 260,213
Class B 192,268
Class C 30,168
Accounting 57,526
Custodian fees 39,665
Registration fees 121,500
Professional fees 45,542
Printing 16,651
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated trustees 18,920
Miscellaneous 34,755
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Total expenses $ 2,381,343
Less management fees waived by
Pioneering Management Corporation (97,401)
Less fees paid indirectly (153,633)
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Net expenses $ 2,130,309
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Net investment income $10,356,069
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $10,356,069
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 9
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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For the Years Ended 12/31/97 and 12/31/96
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Year Ended Year Ended
FROM OPERATIONS: 12/31/97 12/31/96
<S> <C> <C>
Net investment income $ 10,356,069 $ 8,705,691
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 10,356,069 $ 8,705,691
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
Net investment income:
Class A ($0.05 and $0.05 per share, respectively) $ (9,482,518) $ (8,310,286)
Class B ($0.04 and $0.04 per share, respectively) (751,165) (380,029)
Class C ($0.04 and $0.03 per share, respectively) (122,386) (15,376)
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Total distributions to shareholders $(10,356,069) $ (8,705,691)
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FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale of shares $683,897,126 $572,906,395
Reinvestment of distributions 9,426,036 7,889,833
Cost of shares repurchased (644,867,096) (551,591,434)
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Net increase in net assets resulting from
fund share transactions $ 48,456,066 $ 29,204,794
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Net increase in net assets $ 48,456,066 $ 29,204,794
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year 200,599,309 171,394,515
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End of year $249,055,375 $200,599,309
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CLASS A '97 Amount '96 Amount
Shares sold $563,485,292 $519,457,178
Reinvestment of distributions 8,642,216 7,539,821
Less shares repurchased (552,432,199) (501,471,395)
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Net increase $ 19,695,309 $ 25,525,604
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CLASS B
Shares sold $ 68,418,680 $ 49,475,014
Reinvestment of distributions 673,272 335,905
Less shares repurchased (46,956,344) (47,043,545)
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Net increase $ 22,135,608 $ 2,767,374
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CLASS C*
Shares sold $ 51,993,154 $ 3,974,203
Reinvestment of distributions 110,548 14,107
Less shares repurchased (45,478,553) (3,076,494)
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Net increase $ 6,625,149 $ 911,816
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* Class C shares were first publicly offered on January 31, 1996.
10 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 12/31/97
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
12/31/97 12/31/96 12/31/95 12/31/94 12/31/93
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Income from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ 0.02
Distributions to shareholders:
Net investment income (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.03) (0.02)
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Net asset value, end of year $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Total return* 4.78% 4.65% 5.17% 3.57% 2.47%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets 0.94%+ 0.91%+ 0.88%+ 0.50% 0.75%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets 4.62%+ 4.50%+ 5.00%+ 2.59% 2.44%
Net assets, end of year (in thousands) $209,041 $189,346 $163,820 $173,195 $ 64,841
Ratios assuming no waiver of management fees
and assumption of expenses by PMC and no
reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.98% 1.05% 1.15% 0.65% 1.10%
Net investment income 4.58% 4.36% 4.73% 2.44% 2.09%
Ratios assuming waiver of management fees
by PMC and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 0.87% 0.85% 0.82% -- --
Net investment income 4.69% 4.56% 5.06% -- --
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* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of distributions and the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period.
+ Ratio assuming no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 11
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 12/31/97
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Year Ended Year Ended 3/31/95 to
12/31/97 12/31/96 12/31/95
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS B
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Income from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.03
Distributions to shareholders from:
Net investment income (0.04) (0.04) (0.03)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Total return* 3.89% 3.82% 3.28%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets 1.75%+ 1.75%+ 1.66%**+
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets 3.85%+ 3.66%+ 4.20%**+
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $32,477 $10,342 $ 7,574
Ratios assuming no waiver of management
fees by PMC and no reduction for fees paid
indirectly:
Net expenses 1.78% 1.88% 1.86%**
Net investment income 3.82% 3.53% 4.00%**
Ratios assuming waiver of management fees by
PMC and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.70% 1.67% 1.61%**
Net investment income 3.90% 3.74% 4.25%**
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* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of distributions and the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period.
** Annualized.
+ Ratio assuming no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
12 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 12/31/97
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Year Ended 1/31/96 to
12/31/97 12/31/96
<S> <C> <C>
CLASS C
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Income from investment operations:
Net investment income $ 0.04 $ 0.03
Distributions to shareholders from:
Net investment income (0.04) (0.03)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Total return* 3.96% 3.35%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets 1.79%+ 1.84%**+
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets 3.84%+ 3.61%**+
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 7,537 $ 912
Ratios assuming no waiver of management fees by PMC
and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.81% 1.95%**
Net investment income 3.82% 3.50%**
Ratios assuming waiver of management fees by PMC
and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net expenses 1.62% 1.77%**
Net investment income 4.01% 3.68%**
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* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of distributions and the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period.
** Annualized.
+ Ratio assuming no reduction for fees paid indirectly.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12/31/97
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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund (the Fund) is a series of Pioneer Money Market
Trust, a Delaware business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940 as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The investment
objective of the Fund is to provide current income, preservation of capital and
liquidity.
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 shareholders, respectively.
The Fund's financial statements have been prepared in conformity with 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could
differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant
accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund, which are in conformity
with those generally accepted in the investment company industry:
A. Security Valuation
Security transactions are recorded on trade date. Securities are valued at
amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments purchased at a
discount or premium are valued by amortizing the difference between the
original purchase price and maturity value of the issue over the period to
maturity. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.
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
shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial
reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax
rules. Therefore, the source of the Fund's distributions may be shown in the
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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.
C. Fund Shares
The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares on trade date. The Fund
declares as daily dividends substantially all of its net investment income.
All dividends are paid on a monthly basis. Short-term capital gain
distributions, if any, may be declared with the daily dividends.
D. 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. Shareholders of each class share all expenses and fees paid to
the transfer agent, Pioneering Services Corporation (PSC), for their
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 allocated daily to each class of shares
based on the respective percentage of adjusted net assets at the beginning
of the day.
Distributions to shareholders 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.
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, Pioneering Management Corporation (PMC), is responsible for
determining that the value of the collateral remains at least equal to the
repurchase price.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12/31/97 (continued)
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2. Management Agreement
PMC manages the Fund's portfolio and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pioneer
Group, Inc. (PGI). Management fees are calculated daily at the annual rate of
0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Until June 30, 1997, PMC agreed not to impose a portion of its management fee
and to assume other operating expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to
limit Class A expenses to 0.85% of the average daily net assets attributable to
Class A shares; the portion of the Fund-wide expenses attributable to Class B
and Class C shares were reduced only to the extent that such expenses were
reduced for Class A shares.
In addition, under the management agreement, certain other services and costs,
including accounting, regulatory reporting and insurance premiums, are paid by
the Fund. At December 31, 1997, $94,666 was payable to PMC related to
management fees and certain other services.
3. Transfer Agent
PSC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PGI, provides substantially all transfer
agent and shareholder services to the Fund at negotiated rates. Included in due
to affiliates is $77,658 in transfer agent fees payable to PSC at December 31,
1997.
4. Distribution Plans
The Fund adopted a Plan of Distribution for each class of shares (Class A Plan,
Class B Plan and Class C Plan) in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment
Company Act of 1940. Pursuant to the Class A Plan, the Fund pays Pioneer Funds
Distributor, Inc. (PFD) a service fee of up to 0.15% of the Fund's average
daily net assets 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
$107,723 in distribution fees payable to PFD at December 31, 1997.
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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 one year of
purchase. Class B shares that are redeemed within six years of purchase are
subject to a CDSC at declining rates beginning at 4.0%, 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 year ended December 31, 1997, CDSCs in the
amount of $115,275 were paid to PFD.
5. Expense Offsets
The Fund has entered into certain expense offset arrangements resulting in
reduction in the Fund's total expenses. For the year ended December 31, 1997,
the Fund's expenses were reduced by $153,633 under such arrangements.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of
Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet, including the schedule of
investments, of Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund as of December 31, 1997, and the
related statement of operations, the statements of changes in net assets, and
the financial highlights for the periods presented. These financial statements
and the financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
December 31, 1997 by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund as of December 31, 1997, the results of its
operations, the changes in its net assets, and the financial highlights for the
periods presented, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
February 2, 1998
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Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund
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TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
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Trustees Officers
John F. Cogan, Jr. John F. Cogan, Jr., Chairman and
Mary K. Bush President
Richard H. Egdahl, M.D. David D. Tripple, Executive Vice
Margaret B.W. Graham President
John W. Kendrick Sherman B. Russ, Vice President
Marguerite A. Piret William H. Keough, Treasurer
David D. Tripple Joseph P. Barri, Secretary
Stephen K. West
John Winthrop
Investment Adviser
Pioneering Management Corporation
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Independent Public Accountants
Arthur Andersen LLP
Principal Underwriter
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc.
Legal Counsel
Hale and Dorr LLP
Shareowner Services and Transfer Agent
Pioneering Services Corporation
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR PIONEER SHAREOWNERS
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Your investment representative can give you additional information on Pioneer's
programs and services. If you want to order literature on any of the following
items directly, simply call Pioneer at 1-800-225-6292.
FactFone(SM)
Our automated account information service, available to you 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. FactFone gives you a quick and easy way to check fund share
prices, yields, dividends and distributions, as well as information about your
own account. Simply call 1-800-225-4321. For specific account information, have
your 13-digit account number and four-digit personal identification number at
hand.
90-Day Reinstatement Privilege (for Class A Shares)
Enables you to reinvest all or a portion of the money you redeem from your
Pioneer account - without paying a sales charge - within 90 days of your
redemption. You have the choice of investing in any Pioneer fund, as long as
you meet its minimum investment requirement.
Investomatic Plan
An easy and convenient way for you to invest on a regular basis. All you need
to do is authorize a set amount of money to be moved out of your bank account
into the Pioneer fund of your choice. Investomatic also allows you to change
the dollar amount, frequency and investment date right over the phone. By
putting aside affordable amounts of money regularly, you can build a long-term
investment - without sacrificing your current standard of living.
Payroll Investment Program (PIP)
Lets you invest in a Pioneer fund directly through your paycheck. All that's
involved is for your employer to fill out an authorization form allowing
Pioneer to deduct from participating employees' paychecks. You specify the
dollar amount you want to invest into the Pioneer fund(s) of your choice.
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Automatic Exchange Program
A simple way to move money from one Pioneer fund to another over a period of
time. Just invest a lump sum in one fund, and select the other Pioneer funds
you wish to invest in. You choose the amounts and dates for Pioneer to sell
shares of your original fund and use the proceeds to buy shares of the other
funds you have chosen. Over time, your investment will be shifted out of the
original fund. (Automatic Exchange is available for originating accounts with a
balance of $5,000 or more.)
Directed Dividends
Lets you invest cash dividends from one Pioneer fund to an account in another
Pioneer fund with no sales charge or fee. Simply fill out the applicable
information on a Pioneer Account Options Form. (This program is available for
dividend payments only; capital gains distributions are not eligible at this
time.)
Direct Deposit
Lets you move money into your bank account using electronic funds transfer
(EFT). EFT moves your money faster than you would receive a check, eliminates
unnecessary paper and mail, and avoids lost checks. Simply fill out a Pioneer
Direct Deposit Form, giving your instructions.
Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)
Lets you establish automatic withdrawals from your account at set intervals.
You decide the frequency and the day of the month you want. Pioneer will send
the proceeds by check to the address you designate, or electronically to your
bank account. You also can authorize Pioneer to make the redemptions payable to
someone else. (SWPs are available only for accounts with a value of $10,000 or
more.)
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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:
Pioneering Services Corporation
60 State Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Our toll-free fax 1-800-225-4240
Our Internet e-mail address [email protected]
(for general questions about Pioneer only)
Visit our web site: www.pioneerfunds.com
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current
Fund prospectus.
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www.pioneerfunds.com
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