Forty or so dealers establish a "market" in these securities by standing ready to buy and sell them.

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The mention of "U.S. government bonds" suggests that the market being established is for fixed income securities, and not equities (like common stocks) or surplus stocks. Additionally, government bonds are typically traded by a group of primary dealers who act as intermediaries between the government and investors, so the idea of a group of dealers establishing a market for these securities is plausible.

Forty or So Dealers Establish a "Market" in These Securities