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The Power of Passive: Why Index Funds Belong in Every Portfolio - RECAP
Explore how passive investing and index funds can deliver consistent performance and low costs, as highlighted in our recent webinar with Laurentius van den Worm.
Northern Trust Asset Management
Apr 23, 2025
The Power of Passive: Why Index Funds Belong in Every Portfolio
In a financial world that often mistakes complexity for sophistication, the message from Timeline’s recent webinar was refreshingly clear: simplicity can be powerful. Hosted by Laurentius van den Worm, CFA, Head of Investment Strategy at Timeline, the session took a deep dive into the growing appeal of passive investing — and why it's becoming a go-to strategy not just for everyday investors, but also for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Passive investing, often dismissed as “too basic” for wealthier clients, was put under the microscope. Laurentius challenged long-held assumptions, examined decades of performance data, and broke down the persistent myths that surround index funds. The takeaway? Passive investing doesn’t just hold its own — it consistently delivers.
The webinar also explored how even billionaire family offices are increasingly turning to index strategies for their proven track record, low costs, and transparency. For advisers and investors alike, the session was a wake-up call to rethink what truly drives portfolio performance.
If you missed it, the insights are still relevant — and well worth your time. Passive isn't just for the masses; it’s smart investing at every level.
Your specialist, Laurentius van den Worm, CFA - Head of Investment Strategy at Timeline
Laurentius van den Worm joined the Timeline Investment team in January 2022 after moving to the United Kingdom from South Africa. He serves as an investment strategist that oversees the fund research and selection, asset allocation and portfolio construction functions in collaboration with the CIO.
Laurentius has seven years of experience in the South African investment markets. In his previous role, he served as an investment analyst and financial consultant in the wealth management industry in South Africa, where he gained experience in various financial activities, including portfolio management, investment research, financial analysis, and wealth management.