What to do if your Easy Trade is rejected for being below the minimum size
If you’ve received a notification that your order was below the suggested minimum Easy Trade size, here’s how to find the correct minimum requirements and submit your trade successfully.
Where to find the minimum Easy Trade size
Open the Trade Advice Portal
→ The portal looks the same on both the website and the mobile app.Scroll down to the section showing current trade recommendations.
Select the trade you’re looking to place — for example, a Covered Call.
Tap or click “More Info” on the most recent entry (e.g., EVN).
This takes you to:The trade recommendation video
The order details
Just below the order details, look for the line showing:
“Minimum suggested Easy Trade size”Example shown:
→ “400 shares / 4 contracts”
What the minimum size means
The number shown is the minimum order quantity required for that trade to be submitted successfully using Easy Trade.
For example:
400 shares or
4 options contracts
If your order is below those numbers, it will be rejected.
What to do next
Note the minimum size requirement displayed for that trade.
Resubmit your Easy Trade using a quantity equal to or greater than the minimum shown.
Quick Tip
If you’re unsure whether your order meets the minimum size, always check the order details in the Trade Advice Portal before submitting — it will save you time and prevent rejections.