- ISIN
- US7240101037
- CUSIP
- 724010103
- Issuer
- Amundi
- Inception Date
- Nov 18, 1999
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PIOTX Performance Chart
Pioneer Core Equity Fund (PIOTX) is up 8.7% since the beginning of the year. PIOTX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PIOTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,605.
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Returns By Period
Pioneer Core Equity Fund (PIOTX) has returned 8.66% so far this year and 22.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PIOTX has had an annualized return of 13.62%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Pioneer Core Equity Fund
- 1D
- 0.15%
- 1M
- -0.11%
- YTD
- 8.66%
- 6M
- 8.01%
- 1Y
- 22.80%
- 3Y*
- 15.48%
- 5Y*
- 9.92%
- 10Y*
- 13.62%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PIOTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 1996, PIOTX's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2002 with a return of +42.4%, while the worst month was Dec 1999 at -41.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PIOTX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 22, 2002 with a return of +158.5%, while the worst single day was Sep 18, 2001 at -54.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.41% | -0.44% | -3.55% | 6.57% | 4.46% | -1.71% | 8.66% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.75% | -2.74% | -6.11% | -2.35% | 7.13% | 6.13% | 1.33% | 2.26% | 0.64% | 3.59% | 0.63% | 0.34% | 16.94% |
| 2024 | 1.35% | 4.13% | 2.65% | -4.18% | 1.90% | 1.46% | 1.08% | 1.20% | 2.19% | -1.25% | 5.48% | -2.15% | 14.35% |
| 2023 | 7.25% | -2.84% | 0.69% | 0.47% | -0.52% | 6.70% | 3.66% | -1.57% | -5.77% | -2.31% | 7.70% | 4.41% | 18.18% |
| 2022 | -3.46% | -1.73% | 1.76% | -9.43% | 1.08% | -9.63% | 7.55% | -3.48% | -10.26% | 8.91% | 7.01% | -4.58% | -17.27% |
| 2021 | -2.48% | 4.18% | 4.80% | 5.41% | 0.63% | 1.65% | 1.62% | 2.93% | -4.65% | 4.88% | -0.88% | 5.69% | 25.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pioneer Core Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 26.36%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 1996.
- This fund captured 103.12% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.51% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.04 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 26.36%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 103.12%
- Downside Capture
- 95.51%
Expense Ratio
PIOTX has an expense ratio of 0.88%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PIOTX ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pioneer Core Equity Fund (PIOTX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PIOTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.21 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.74 | 2.78 | -0.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.08 | 12.44 | -3.36 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Pioneer Core Equity Fund provided a 6.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.84 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.84 | $1.84 | $1.32 | $0.59 | $1.28 | $4.77 | $1.93 | $0.62 | $3.14 | $1.86 | $0.20 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 6.93% | 7.53% | 5.87% | 2.83% | 7.10% | 20.38% | 8.56% | 3.06% | 19.73% | 9.04% | 1.13% | 0.74% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Pioneer Core Equity Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.21 | $1.84 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.22 | $1.32 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.22 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $0.16 | $1.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.65 | $0.12 | $4.77 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Pioneer Core Equity Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Pioneer Core Equity Fund was 66.24%, occurring on Oct 7, 2002. Recovery took 34 trading sessions.
The current Pioneer Core Equity Fund drawdown is 2.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -66.24%Oct 2002 | 10mo 15d | 1mo 16d | 12mo 1dNov 2001 - Nov 2002 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -62.81%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 4mo | 5y 9moOct 2007 - Aug 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -60.38%Sep 2001 | 3y 5mo | 2mo 3d | 3y 7moApr 1998 - Nov 2001 |
2003 bear market2003 | -54.62%Mar 2003 | 3mo 16d | 1y 8mo | 2yNov 2002 - Nov 2004 |
2005 bear market2005 | -42.87%Apr 2005 | 4mo 25d | 5mo 3d | 9mo 28dNov 2004 - Sep 2005 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PIOTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -66.24% | -56.78% | -9.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.35% | -9.10% | +0.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.40% | -18.90% | -1.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.49% | -25.43% | -1.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.79% | -33.92% | +2.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.72% | -1.80% | -0.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.12% | -10.71% | -9.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.52% | 2.03% | +0.49% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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