Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equities Fiona English, Client Portfolio Manager September 2016 Page 1 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Pure Alpha is a Precious Commodity! What are the Risks for Absolute Return Investors? Increased Manager Risk Solution: Dilute this risk through multiple Alpha Sources Drawdown Risk Solution: Aims to protect the Alpha through multiple layers of Drawdown Management Page 2 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equity Targeting Positive Returns Independent of Market Direction MARKET NEUTRAL PORTFOLIO Focus on alpha generation Seeks to eliminate beta Low correlation with equities and bonds PROVEN STOCK-PICKING CAPABILITIES Experienced Investment Team Bottom-Up Fundamental Approach To Stock Selection Each team member involved in process Gross Exposure Max 250% Net Exposure -10% - +10% AUM 326m Number of Positions 80-120 Corresponding Performance Target 1 Eonia +5-6%** CLEAR RISK PARAMETERS Target Volatility Range 2 4% (max.6%**) Risk budget defined for each alpha sleeve Multiple layers of risk management seeks to dampen volatility and minimise loss of capital Risk Budgeting framework via dedicated Portfolio Construction team Liquidity ** over 3 yrs rolling Source: Pioneer Investments, as at 29 July 2016. 1 The Performance Target can be exceeded or undershot and should not be construed as an assurance or guarantee. 2 The internal guidelines referenced do not necessarily represent statutory limitations. These guidelines are used in the daily management of the strategy s investments, are subject to change and should not be relied upon as a long-term view of the strategy s exposures, limitations and/or risks. Daily Liquidity UCITs vehicle Page 3 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Long/Short European Equity 3 Groups of Specialists Contribute to the Process Diego Franzin Head of Equity Ali Chabanne Head of Portfolio Construction Fabio Di Giansante Head of Long Short European Equity Lorenzo Angelini Portfolio Manager Patrick Marshall Dedicated Analyst Portfolio Construction Analyst Alpha Sources Marco Motta Consumer Discretionary Martin Dolan Consumer Staples Patrick Marshall Industrials Philip Molloy Utilities/Autos Luca Corona IT, Telecom Small Cap Team Gianluca Spingola Financials Virna Valenti Financials Michael Murphy Energy Michael Morris Materials Nick Aslibekian Healthcare Fabio/Lorenzo Trading Book Patrick Marshall Shorts Book Source: Pioneer Investments as at May 2016. Page 4 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
3 Step Process in Which Every Team Member Influences Performance Clear Targets and Risk Budget Defined For Each Alpha Sleeve Each Alpha Sleeve is Built Around: Long Positions Short Positions Pair Trades Each Alpha Sleeve is continuously monitored and drawdown controlled Page 5 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Uncorrelated Alpha Strategies Target Return and Current Positions for Each Alpha Sleeve Sleeve Target Return *Expected Hit Ratio of 50% IR Dispersion of Sector Risk Budget Banks 1.00 0.6 24.92% 1.17 Consumer Staples 1.00 0.6 13.91% 2.10 Diversified Financials/Insurance 1.00 0.6 17.40%/17.07% 0.84(DF) 0.86(I) Consumer Discretionary Ex Autos 1.00 0.6 17.32% 1.69 Autos/Utilities 1.00 0.6 20.49%/14.79% 0.71(A) 0.99(U) Industrials 1.00 0.6 16.93% 1.73 Healthcare 1.00 0.6 15.65% 1.87 Materials 1.00 0.6 20.24% 1.45 IT/Telecoms 1.00 0.6 19.51%/15.30% 0.75 (I) 0.96 (T) Energy 1.00 0.6 18.89% 1.55 Shorts Book 1.00 0.6-1.73 Trading 0.50 - - - Small Cap 1.00 0.6-1.73 Source: Pioneer Investments 4 January 2016 IR = Information Ratio *Target return can be exceeded or undershot and should not be construed as an assurance or guarantee. Risk Allocation based on Past volatility and Dispersion in sector. Page 6 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Investment Framework: Bottom-Up Fundamental Approach to Long and Short Stock Selection Structural Winners Exploiting Volatility Quality Companies with Strategic Competitive Advantage Sustainable Growth Clear Valuation Upside LONG CORE HOLDINGS LONG OPPORTUNISTIC HOLDINGS Restructuring Stories/Large Margin of Safety Top Down Views/Themes through Single Stock Selection Structural Losers Business Model Under Threat Competitive Pressures Technological Obsolescence For illustrative purposes only. SHORT CORE HOLDINGS SHORT OPPORTUNISTIC HOLDINGS Valuation adjustments Quality Companies where the Market is Extrapolating High Growth into the Future Moderation in Expectations Page 7 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Pair Trades Only initiated where companies are natural pairs Natural Peers in same sector where business strategy or execution is different Seeking to capitalise on mean reversion Efficient manner to hedge systematic risk at trade level Page 8 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Dynamic Drawdown Management at Each Strategy Level Pre-Defined Risk and Performance Targets* Ex-ante Risk for Consumer Discretionary % 2,00 1,00 Comparison of actual risk level to the planned risk budget for the sleeve 0,00 Monitoring of achieved performance with regard to desired target* and drawdown levels Ex-ante Risk Performance for Consumer Discretionary % 1,50 1,00 0,50 0,00-0,50-1,00 Band 1 Performance Target Return* Band 1 Source: Pioneer Investments for Illustrative purposes only. In the graphs above, the phrase Band 1 represents the allocated level of risk for a given alpha sleeve. *Targets can be exceeded or undershot and should not be construed as an assurance or guarantee. Page 9 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Bringing it all Together PM seeks to evaluate portfolio in total to ascertain risk 01 Work with risk budgeting at portfolio level to understand risks across entire portfolio 02 Market Hedge put in place to eliminate any residual risk 03 Correlation of different strategies Total portfolio drawdown Page 10 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Correlation Analysis Between Strategies FX-Hedge Hedge Sector - Autos Sector - Banks Sector - Consumer Discretionary Sector - Consumer Staples Sector - Diversified Financials Sector - Energy Sector - Healthcare Sector - IT Sector - Industrials Sector - Insurance Sector - Materials Sector - Telecoms Sector - Utilities Short Small Cap Core Startegy FX-Hedge 1.00 0.11 0.09-0.00 0.02-0.05 0.03-0.03-0.00-0.10-0.02 0.04 0.00 0.08 0.04 0.05 0.01-0.27 Hedge 0.11 1.00 0.06-0.02 0.06 0.24 0.24-0.17 0.01-0.42-0.02-0.04 0.16 0.08-0.08-0.03-0.16-0.24 Sector - Autos 0.09 0.06 1.00-0.02 0.02-0.03 0.06 0.02 0.05-0.05 0.00 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.05 0.01-0.08 Sector - Banks -0.00-0.02-0.02 1.00-0.02 0.00-0.02 0.00-0.04 0.03 0.01-0.02 0.01-0.03 0.02 0.02-0.01 0.00 Sector - Consumer Discretionary 0.02 0.06 0.02-0.02 1.00 0.05 0.04-0.01 0.11-0.06-0.02 0.01-0.01 0.03-0.06-0.04 0.00 0.05 Sector - Consumer Staples -0.05 0.24-0.03 0.00 0.05 1.00 0.07-0.07 0.06-0.10 0.03-0.01 0.04 0.05-0.07-0.02-0.07 0.05 Sector - Diversified Financials 0.03 0.24 0.06-0.02 0.04 0.07 1.00-0.04 0.07-0.13 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.09 0.04 0.03-0.02-0.05 Sector - Energy -0.03-0.17 0.02 0.00-0.01-0.07-0.04 1.00 0.02 0.10 0.01 0.01 0.00-0.06-0.01-0.00 0.04 0.02 Sector - Healthcare -0.00 0.01 0.05-0.04 0.11 0.06 0.07 0.02 1.00-0.04 0.00 0.05-0.02 0.07-0.04-0.06 0.00 0.09 Sector - IT -0.10-0.42-0.05 0.03-0.06-0.10-0.13 0.10-0.04 1.00 0.01 0.00-0.05-0.07 0.04 0.06 0.05 0.14 Sector - Industrials -0.02-0.02 0.00 0.01-0.02 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 1.00 0.01 0.05 0.06 0.05 0.01-0.01 0.03 Sector - Insurance 0.04-0.04 0.02-0.02 0.01-0.01 0.01 0.01 0.05-0.00 0.01 1.00-0.03 0.06 0.01-0.00 0.02 0.00 Sector - Materials 0.00 0.16 0.03 0.01-0.01 0.04 0.04 0.00-0.02-0.05 0.05-0.03 1.00-0.02 0.01 0.05-0.06-0.06 Sector - Telecoms 0.08 0.08 0.02-0.03 0.03 0.05 0.09-0.06 0.07-0.07 0.06 0.06-0.02 1.00 0.09 0.03 0.02 0.03 Sector - Utilities 0.04-0.08 0.02 0.02-0.06-0.07 0.04-0.01-0.04 0.04 0.05 0.01 0.01 0.09 1.00 0.09 0.01-0.02 Short 0.05-0.03 0.05 0.02-0.04-0.02 0.03-0.00-0.06 0.06 0.01-0.00 0.05 0.03 0.09 1.00-0.01-0.05 Small Cap 0.01-0.16 0.01-0.01 0.00-0.07-0.02 0.04 0.00 0.05-0.01 0.02-0.06 0.02 0.01-0.01 1.00 0.02 Core Startegy -0.27-0.24-0.08 0.00 0.05 0.05-0.05 0.02 0.09 0.14 0.03 0.00-0.06 0.03-0.02-0.05 0.02 1.00 Source: Pioneer Investments 31 August 2016 Page 11 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Contribution to Risk of Different Strategies 300 250 200 Bps 150 100 50 0 Hedge Long Pairs Short Core Strategy Standalone Risk Tracking Error Contribution Source: Pioneer Investments 31 August 2016 Page 12 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Performance by Strategy (On a Market Neutral Basis) 12,00% 10,00% 8,00% 6,00% 4,00% 2,00% 0,00% -2,00% -4,00% Core Strategy Hedge Long Pairs Short Grand Total Source: Pioneer Investments 29 July 2016. Past performance does not guarantee and is not indicative of future results. Each strategy versus the MSCI Europe index Page 13 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equity Historical Performance Since Portfolio Manager Inception* Fund % 2016 YTD -0.40% 2015 FY 7.33% 2014 FY -0.3% 2013* 5.4% 3 Year Ann 2.81% Sharpe Ratio 1 Year 1.40 3 Years Ann. 1.35 Source: Pioneer Investments, as 31 August 2016. Referring to Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equity I Class EUR net of fees. Class I of the Sub-Fund is reserved to institutional investors and is subject to an initial subscription of EUR 10 million or more (or the equivalent in another currency). For details of other unit classes please refer to the Prospectus. Fund inception is 21 June 2011. *Performance is highlighted from 1 April 2013 as the day Fabio Di Giansante starting managing the sub- fund. Past performance does not guarantee and is not indicative of future results. Page 14 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Why Pioneer Funds - Absolute Return European Equity? 1 Seeks Positive Returns Regardless of Market Direction 2 Team Focus on Alpha Generation = Seek to reduce Risk Management 3 Seeks Alpha Protection Through Multiple Layers of Risk Management 4 Low Correlation with Equities and Bonds Page 15 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Agenda 1. Current Market Environment 2. Pioneer Funds- Absolute Return European Equity 3. Appendix Page 16 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Gross/Net Exposure Evolution 180,00% 160,00% 140,00% 120,00% 100,00% 80,00% 60,00% 40,00% 20,00% 0,00% 4/30/2013 5/31/2013 6/30/2013 7/31/2013 8/31/2013 9/30/2013 10/31/2013 11/30/2013 12/31/2013 1/31/2014 2/28/2014 3/31/2014 4/30/2014 5/31/2014 6/30/2014 7/31/2014 8/31/2014 9/30/2014 10/31/2014 11/30/2014 12/31/2014 1/31/2015 2/28/2015 3/31/2015 4/30/2015 5/31/2015 6/30/2015 7/31/2015 8/31/2015 9/30/2015 10/31/2015 11/30/2015 12/31/2015 1/31/2016 2/29/2016 3/31/2016 4/30/2016 5/31/2016 6/30/2016 7/31/2016-20,00% Net Exposure Gross Exposure Source: Pioneer Investments 29 July 2016 Page 17 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Our Investment Process Has Ensured A Consistent Return Profile 2,50 1,50 0,50 % -0,50-1,50-2,50-3,50 Apr 13 Mai 13 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug 13 Sep 13 Okt 13 Nov 13 Dez 13 Jan 14 Feb 14 Mrz 14 Apr 14 Mai 14 Jun 14 Jul 14 Aug 14 Sep 14 Okt 14 Nov 14 Dez 14 Jan 15 Feb 15 Mrz 15 Apr 15 Mai 15 Jun 15 Jul 15 Aug 15 Sep 15 Okt 15 Nov 15 Dez 15 Jan 16 Feb 16 Mrz 16 Apr 16 Mai 16 Jun 16 Jul 16 Pioneer Fds Abs Ret Europ Eq A EUR ND +/- 1 Std Dev* *Standard Deviation +/- 0.97% Source Morningstar, as at 31 July 2016. Performance is highlighted from 1 April 2013 as the day Fabio Di Giansante starting managing the sub- fund. Past performance does not guarantee and is not indicative of future results. Referring to Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equity A Class EUR net of fees The full legal name of the fund is Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equity. Page 18 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Distribution of Monthly Returns Since Portfolio Manager Inception Source: Morningstar Direct as at 31/07/2016. Performance is net of fees, highlighted from 01 April 2013 as the day Fabio Di Giansante starting managing the sub- fund. Past performance does not guarantee and is not indicative of future results. The full legal name of the fund is Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equity. Page 19 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equity A, EUR, ND Fondsart Absolute-Return-Fonds ISIN LU0551348047 WKN A1JA6V Bloomberg Ticker PIAREAE LX Erste Kursfeststellung 21.06.2011 Ausgabeaufschlag 5,00% Verwaltungsvergütung p.a. 1,60% Performancevergütung 0,03% zum 31.12.2015 Gesamtkostenquote 1,86% zum 31.12.2015 Ertragsverwendung Thesaurierend Fondsvolumen (alle Anteilsklassen) 338,6 Mio. EUR zum 31.08.2016 Page 20 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equity I, EUR, ND (Mindestanlage 10 Mio. Euro) Fondsart Absolute-Return-Fonds ISIN LU0551348559 WKN A1JAYQ Bloomberg Ticker HVBPARI LX Erste Kursfeststellung 21.06.2011 Ausgabeaufschlag -- Verwaltungsvergütung p.a. 0,80% Performancevergütung 0,16% zum 31.12.2015 Gesamtkostenquote 0,90% zum 31.12.2015 Ertragsverwendung Thesaurierend Fondsvolumen (alle Anteilsklassen) 338,6 Mio. EUR zum 31.08.2016 Page 21 I For Attendees of the NGF Conference Only and Not to be Distributed to the Public
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Disclaimer Unless otherwise stated all information contained in this document is from Pioneer Investments and is as at 31 August 2016. Pioneer Funds Absolute Return European Equity is a sub-fund (the Sub-Fund ) of Pioneer Funds (the Fund ), a fonds commun de placement with several separate sub-funds established under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Class I of the Sub-Fund is reserved to institutional investors and is subject to a minimum subscription of EUR 10 million (or currency equivalent). Class I of the Sub-Fund is reserved to institutional investors and is subject to an initial subscription of EUR 10 million or more (or the equivalent in another currency). The Fund may not be registered for sale with the relevant authorities in your jurisdiction. Where unregistered, the Fund may not be sold or offered except in the circumstances permitted by law. The Fund may not be regulated or supervised by any governmental or similar authority in your jurisdiction. This material does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation to sell any units of the Fund or any services, by or to anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so or to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. This information is not for distribution and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy any securities or services in the United States or in any of its territories or possessions subject to its jurisdiction to or for the benefit of any Restricted U.S. Investor (as defined in the prospectus of the Fund). The Fund has not been registered in the United States under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and units of the Fund are not registered in the United States under the Securities Act of 1933. Past performance does not guarantee and is not indicative of future results. Unless otherwise stated, all views expressed are those of Pioneer Investments. These views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions and there can be no assurances that countries, markets or sectors will perform as expected Investments involve certain risks, including political and currency risks. Investment return and principal value may go down as well as up and could result in the loss of all capital invested. More recent returns may be different than those shown. Please seek professional advice and read the prospectus carefully before you invest. This material is not a prospectus, a free prospectus is available from Pioneer Global Investments Limited, 1 George s Quay Plaza, George s Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland. Call + 353 1 480 2000 Fax + 353 1 449 5000 or your local Pioneer Investments sales office. The Sub-Fund s prospectus and Key Investor Information document ( KIID ) are also be available on www.pioneerinvestments.eu. 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