ETFs

The Amplify Thematic All-Stars ETF will pick up companies favored by funds targeting technology, health care, sustainability and more, according to a filing to the SEC.

The ETF industry overall lured a record $251 billion in the first quarter, with $210 billion going into equities.

The SEC said in a filing Wednesday that the agency is pushing its decision on whether to “approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove” the structure to June 17.

Investors put $2 billion into the Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) and about $660 million into the Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHO) last week -- a record for both funds,

In fund news this week, global climate–themed fund assets triple, Vanguard's John Hollyer to retire, and ETF.com announces annual award winners.

Michael Green, a known critic of passive investing, is joining Simplify Asset Management, a $274 million issuer of ETFs as chief strategist and portfolio manager.

While active ETFs represent just 3.5% of the U.S. listed ETF universe, they are increasingly being viewed as sound investments.