recently i met up with my broker. he told me bonds are popular and that i should consider buying. i ask him how much. he told me 250k a pop i declined flatly 1) bonds give income which DOESN'T rise with inflation 2) income is taxable in certain cases(pls read the comments below) . ie i need to declare this income 3) its not bao chi as there are reasons why bonds happen and as shown in recent cases, the bond owner might not see his money again ......