It’s often said that patience is a virtue for investors that often means taking advantage of the stability of blue-chip stocks.  However, that virtue can be sorely lacking among investors. In good times, investors are frequently drawn to the next shiny object. And when growth is hard to come by, they can move into more speculative assets, seeking growth at all costs. But history says investors with a long-term focus can still do better looking at solid blue-chip stocks. These stocks frequently are in defens ...