Why can't i buy stocks?

Question:

I want to buy ELBO(ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HLDGS) at 20 share for market price. Now i have to pay Estimated commission: 1 $19.95 and Estimated net trade amount: 2 $19.95.

now why do i have this message comming up " We are unable to process the order referenced above. The principal amount is below the required minimum for a USAA Electronic Investing transaction. Please call our Customer Service line (800) 531-1236 if you need further assistance."

I have 200 dollars in my account. Why can't i buy this stock?

Answer:
I believe that they just got bought out by Gamestop (GME) and they are around $47.00 a share.

Sounds like the trade is too small for your broker.
Best suggestion: Call the broker.
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I hope you're doing some "real" investing with stocks over $5.00. Penny Stocks is the wrong place to be for someone starting in investing..

who are you going through that's charging you so much for commision?

But seriously though, I would contact your broker and make sure that he explains things so you fully understand what is going on. The only way to get ahead in investing is knowledge.

Why can't i buy stocks?

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