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Getty Images & Shutterstock Merger Approval Creates Opportunity before the June Options Expiry

BULLISH by u/Happy_Restart | Jun 11, 2026 | 1↑ 0 comments | 29 views | VIEW ON REDDIT
$GHY$SSTK
$GHY PGIM GLOBAL SHORT DURATION HIGH FINANCIAL SERVICES EQUITY SIMULATION
$11.71
-0.08 (-0.68%)
LAST PRICE · 15 MIN DELAY
DAY CHG -0.68%
5D CHG -1.60%
30D CHG +0.15%
$SSTK SHUTTERSTOCK, INC. COMMUNICATION SERVICES EQUITY SIMULATION
$14.20
-0.23 (-1.59%)
LAST PRICE · 15 MIN DELAY
DAY CHG -1.59%
5D CHG +4.80%
30D CHG -10.28%
AI SUMMARY — Getty Images and Shutterstock merger approval by UK regulator creates a bullish catalyst for options expiration on June 18th, with an extremely low put/call ratio (0.08) suggesting potential gamma-driven upside. Key risks include most float being illiquid/locked in family ownership, regulatory contingencies until June 24th, and vulnerability to unexpected regulatory changes.
TICKERGHY USERu/Happy_Restart
RATING BULLISH ENTRY $11.73
POSITION 426 sh SYN BOOK VAL $4999.11
CURRENT $11.71 P&L % -0.21%
CURR VAL $4988.46 P&L $ -10.65
TICKERSSTK USERu/Happy_Restart
RATING BULLISH ENTRY $13.70
POSITION 364 sh SYN BOOK VAL $4986.80
CURRENT $14.20 P&L % +3.65%
CURR VAL $5168.80 P&L $ +182.00

The put/call ratio is 0.08! There are 8 puts to every 100 calls.

The UK body that previously hindered Getty Images & Shutterstock merger posted late yesterday of their final notice to approve the merger since Shutterstock agreed to sell off its editorial arm. Comments from the public are due June 24th at 5pm and the ink will dry soon after. This creates a huge opportunity for the options ending on June 18th.

With positive news, institutional smart money is already betting on a positive upside BUT to be a true regard - the gamma from a P/C ratio of 0.08 would intensify the velocity of a violent move upwards. Despite the open float being listed as a large number... what it doesn't take into account that most of that float is locked in private family ownership or funds associated with the merger that cannot sell their stock. About 92% of the float is illiquid with the exception of some funds that would actively trade.