What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charles invests in bonds (6)" mean?

The definition is "bonds". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IN (synonym="IN") in CHAS (synonym="=Charles, i.e. diminutive form") = CHAINS; definition: "bonds" The answer is CHAINS.

Charles invests in bonds (6)

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