Dealers in the foreign exchange departments of large international banks often function as "market makers."

Such dealers stand willing at all times to buy and sell those currencies in which they specialize and thus maintain an "inventory" position in those currencies.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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