# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001140157
**File Stem:** 0001752724-23-063464
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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**Document Hash:** 49c5e45141d79fa847e80f4cfd07ab0d
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001752724-23-063464.hdr.sgml**: 20230322

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001752724-23-063464

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: NPORT-P

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230131

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230322

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230322

**PERIOD START**: 20231031

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PIONEER SERIES TRUST VII
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001140157
- **IRS NUMBER:** 043567848
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** NPORT-P
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-10395
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23752363

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 60 STATE STREET 5TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02109
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 617-742-7825

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 60 STATE STREET 5TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02109

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PIONEER GLOBAL HIGH YIELD FUND
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20010507

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Pioneer CAT Bond Fund (Series ID: S000078993)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000239821 | Pioneer CAT Bond Fund : Class Y Shares |  |
| C000239822 | Pioneer CAT Bond Fund : Class A Shares |  |
| C000239824 | Pioneer CAT Bond Fund : Class K Shares |  |

## Nport-Ex

## Pioneer CAT Bond Fund
Schedule of Investments \| January 31, 2023

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **A: ACBAX** | **C: —** | **K: ACBKX** | **Y: CBYYX** |

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### Schedule of Investments \| 1/31/23
(unaudited)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Principal<br> Amount<br> USD ($)** |  | **Value** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Insurance-Linked Securities — 15.7% of Net<br> Assets#** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Event Linked Bonds — 15.7%** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Multiperil - Europe — 1.6%** |  |
| 250,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Atlas Capital Re, 8.70%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 830 bps), 6/10/24 (144A) | $237250 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Multiperil – U.S. — 8.5%** |  |
| 250,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Caelus Re VI, 9.994%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 538 bps), 6/7/24 (144A) | $239525 |
| 400,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Four Lakes Re, 14.774%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 1,016 bps), 1/5/24 (144A) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 336000 |
| 250,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential Re, 10.809%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 618 bps), 12/6/24 (144A) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 238000 |
| 250,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanders Re II, 7.704%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 309 bps), 4/7/25 (144A) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 234250 |
| 250,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sussex Re, 12.803%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 818 bps), 1/8/25 (144A) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 222375 |
|  |  | $1270150 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Multiperil – U.S. & Canada — 4.3%** |  |
| 250,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mona Lisa Re, 11.623%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 700 bps), 7/8/25 (144A) | $216250 |
| 250,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mystic Re IV, 11.69%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 1,169 bps), 1/8/25 (144A) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 198750 |
| 250,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vista Re, 10.989%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 636 bps), 5/21/24 (144A) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 227750 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $642750 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Windstorm – U.S. — 1.3%** |  |
| 250,000(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bonanza Re, 10.364%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 575 bps), 3/16/25 (144A) | $200000 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Event Linked Bonds** | **$2350150** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Insurance-Linked Securities<br> (Cost $2,370,709)** | **$** **2350150** |

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1Pioneer CAT Bond Fund \| \| 1/31/23

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Shares** |  | **Value** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 92.8% of Net<br> Assets** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Open-End Fund — 92.8%** |  |
| 13,914,407(b) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dreyfus Government Cash Management,<br> Institutional Shares, 4.23% | $13914407 |
|  |  | $13914407 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS<br> (Cost $13,914,407)** | **$13914407** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS — 108.5%<br> (Cost $16,285,116)** | **$16264557** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (8.5)%** | $(1279209) |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**net assets — 100.0%** | **$14985348** |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| bps | &nbsp;&nbsp;Basis Points. |
| (144A) | &nbsp;&nbsp;Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold normally to qualified institutional buyers in a transaction exempt from registration. At January 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $2,350,150, or 15.7% of net assets. |

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(a) Floating rate note. Coupon rate, reference index and spread shown at January 31, 2023. <br> (b) Rate periodically changes. Rate disclosed is the 7-day yield at January 31, 2023. <br> # Securities are restricted as to resale.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Restricted Securities** | **Acquisition date** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Cost** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Value** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Atlas Capital Re | 1/31/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$237500 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$237250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bonanza Re | 1/27/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;201304 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;200000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Caelus Re VI | 1/30/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;241875 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;239525 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Four Lakes Re | 1/31/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;336600 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;336000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mona Lisa Re | 1/27/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;223152 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;216250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mystic Re IV | 1/31/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;200000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;198750 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential Re | 1/30/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;240000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;238000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Sanders Re II | 1/30/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;234375 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;234250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Sussex Re | 1/27/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;228028 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;222375 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vista Re | 1/30/2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;227875 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;227750 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Restricted Securities** |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$2350150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**% of Net assets** |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.7% |

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Pioneer CAT Bond Fund \| \| 1/31/232

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(unaudited) (continued)

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels below.

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|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Adviser's own assumptions in determining fair value of investments). |

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The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2023, in valuing the Fund's investments:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Level 1** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Level 2** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Level 3** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** |
| Insurance-Linked Securities |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Event Linked Bonds | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$— | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2350150 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$— | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2350150 |
| Open-End Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13914407 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13914407 |
| **Total Investments in Securities** | **$13914407** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**$2350150** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**$—** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**$16264557** |

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During the period ended January 31, 2023, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

3Pioneer CAT Bond Fund \| \| 1/31/23

## Form NPORT-P: Monthly Portfolio Investments Report

### NPORT-P: Part A: General Information

**Item A.1. Information about the Registrant.**

- **a. Name of Registrant:** Pioneer Series Trust VII

- **b. Investment Company Act file number:** 811-10395

- **c. CIK number of Registrant:** 0001140157

- **d. LEI of Registrant:** 549300AP1MTYWW4S5J31

- **e. Address and telephone number of Registrant.**

  - **Street Address 1:** 60 State Street

  - **City:** Boston

  - **State:** MA

  - **Foreign country:** US

  - **Zip / Postal Code:** 02109

  - **Telephone number:** 617-422-4947

**Item A.2. Information about the Series.**

- **a. Name of Series:** Pioneer CAT Bond Fund

- **b. EDGAR series identifier (if any):** S000078993

- **c. LEI of Series:** 549300CRZGNF14YZM876

**Item A.3. Reporting period.**

- **a. Date of fiscal year-end:** 2023-10-31

- **b. Date as of which information is reported:** 2023-01-31

**Item A.4. Final filing**

Does the Fund anticipate that this will be its final filing on Form N-PORT? **No**

### Fund Information

**Total Assets:** $16598634.04

**Total Liabilities:** $1615194.27

**Net Assets:** $14983439.77

**Monthly Return Information**

| Class               | Month 1 Return (%)   | Month 2 Return (%)   | Month 3 Return (%)   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Class ID C000239824 |  |  | -0.10%               |
| Class ID C000239821 |  |  | -0.10%               |
| Class ID C000239822 |  |  | -0.10%               |

**Monthly Gains & Losses**

| Period   | Net Realized Gain/Loss   | Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Month 1  | $0.00                    | $0.00                                      |
| Month 2  | $0.00                    | $0.00                                      |
| Month 3  | $0.00                    | $-18459.29                                 |

### Schedule of Portfolio Investments

| Name                               | Title                              | Identifiers                                   | Payoff Profile   | Asset Category   | Issuer Category   | Country   |   Balance | Units   | Value (USD)   | % of Net Assets   | Maturity Date   | Coupon Type   | Annualized Rate (%)   | Restricted?   |   Fair Value Level | Lending Status   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|
| RESIDENTIAL RE 2020 LTD            | Residential Reinsurance 2020 Ltd   | CUSIP: 76120AAC6<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | CORP              | KY        |    250000 | PA      | $238000.00    | 1.59%             | 2024-12-06      | Floating      | 10.79%                | Yes           |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| MONA LISA RE LTD                   | Mona Lisa Re Ltd                   | CUSIP: 608800AE8<br>LEI: 549300R6SO6XBFDC7M25 | Long             | DBT              | CORP              | BM        |    250000 | PA      | $216250.00    | 1.44%             | 2025-07-08      | Floating      | 11.61%                | Yes           |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SANDERS RE II LTD                  | Sanders RE II Ltd                  | CUSIP: 80001MAA0<br>LEI: 254900VRQU0N0MF3CT92 | Long             | DBT              | CORP              | BM        |    250000 | PA      | $234250.00    | 1.56%             | 2025-04-07      | Floating      | 7.75%                 | Yes           |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management | Dreyfus Government Cash Management | CUSIP: 262006208<br>LEI: 5493000Q69I5Q3QZIA91 | Long             | STIV             | RF                | US        |  15000000 | NS      | $15000000.00  | 100.11%           |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| VISTA RE LTD                       | Vista RE Ltd                       | CUSIP: 92840DAA0<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | CORP              | BM        |    250000 | PA      | $227750.00    | 1.52%             | 2024-05-21      | Floating      | 11.01%                | Yes           |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| BONANZA RE LTD                     | Bonanza RE Ltd                     | CUSIP: 09785EAJ0<br>LEI: 5493003F0CXUQ2C83105 | Long             | DBT              | CORP              | BM        |    250000 | PA      | $200000.00    | 1.33%             | 2025-03-16      | Floating      | 10.41%                | Yes           |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SUSSEX CAP UK PCC LTD              | Sussex Capital UK Pcc Ltd          | CUSIP: 869255AA7<br>LEI: 5493000Y0TDZ1NVT8T25 | Long             | DBT              | CORP              | GB        |    250000 | PA      | $222375.00    | 1.48%             | 2025-01-08      | Floating      | 12.80%                | Yes           |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CAELUS RE VI LTD                   | Caelus Re VI Ltd                   | CUSIP: 12765MAB7<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | CORP              | KY        |    250000 | PA      | $239525.00    | 1.60%             | 2024-06-07      | Floating      | 10.04%                | Yes           |                  2 | On Loan: No      |

### Signature

**Date Signed:** 2023-03-17

**Name of Applicant:** Pioneer Series Trust VII

**Signature:** Anthony J. Koenig, Jr

**Name of Signer:** Anthony J. Koenig, Jr

**Title:** Managing Director, Chief Operations Officer & Treasurer of the Funds