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The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has gone down in history as the biggest video game acquisition to date. When news of the deal reaching its fruition broke out to the public, one of the first things that happened was the spike in Activision Blizzard shares. And one of the people profiting from this spike was streaming queen Amouranth.

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While most fans know her due to her vibrant personality on stream, Amouranth is also a business genius behind the camera. She has made a string of investments bringing her portfolio’s value over millions. Now with the Microsoft-Activision deal going through, she is reaping the benefits from her investments.

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Amouranth reveals a huge profit margin she got from the Microsoft-Activision deal

Back in March 2022, Amouranth invested almost $2,000,000 in Activision Blizzard ($ATVI) following the news of their merger with Microsoft ($MSFT). Calling it her “first merger arbitrage”, she was expecting a 20% return on the fruition of the deal. Now in July 2023, she has revealed her profits. The streamer earned a hefty $261,000 profit with a 13-14% return on investment. She has also beaten a flat SPY index with this return.

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This revelation from the streamer shocked the fans. They are commending on the business-mindedness shown by the streamer and making the right decisions. The streamer currently enjoying profits from multiple avenues. While she will be getting more returns from the $ATVI stock, the streamer has already got a multi-million dollar paycheck.

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She, along with prominent streamer xQc, recently got a hefty paycheck from Kick. They both signed a multi-million non-exclusive deal with Twitch’s rival. Now the fans are commending Amouranth for securing another bag from the Activision acquisition. But the streamer will have to sell the shares quickly as $ATVI stock is leaving the NASDAQ-100. However, there may be some more roadblocks to the deal. FTC might be looking to re-appeal the decision on that deal.

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In the meanwhile, Amouranth is reaping the rewards which are coming from Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition deal with Activision. What are your thoughts on the returns she got from the $2 million investment in Activision Blizzard stock? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Ajitesh Rawat is a WNBA and College Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, where he leads the outlet’s Strategy Desk. With a research-driven approach and a reader-first mindset shaped during his stint as a Content Analyst, he covers the mechanics of the game with depth and precision. From injury reports and roster depth charts to player trades and transfer portal moves, Ajitesh brings clarity to the decisions that shape outcomes. Known for highlighting under-covered talent across the women’s game, his reporting has also earned him a spot in ES’ Journalistic Excellence Program. Beyond basketball, Ajitesh’s versatility has seen him spearhead LPGA and LIV Golf coverage while contributing to esports and FPS gaming guides, a reflection of his background as both a game developer and digital strategist. That unique blend of technical expertise and editorial instinct allows him to navigate fast-moving sports landscapes while connecting fans to the tactical and cultural undercurrents driving the games they love.

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