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The B/D prop desk leverage question depends a lot on mandate of the desk - they trade cash in a lot of instruments so no 'leverage'. Think more in terms of risk management shifts - less unhedged overnight exposure being allowed in this market. These are the markets prop desks were created for...

Agree with the others - 3 accounts makes no sense and $1500 is now where near enough to daytrade equities retail. Think the only real option is a mini FX account. Lots of leverage availible there - could get you to your 25k or bust your account out really quickly.

To the best of my knowledge there are none right now.

Van closed a couple months ago, as far as swift is concerned. Think its called gallardo capital now - trades derivatives.

IMHO the UC MBA is a good credential that should help get your resume looked at, and oil industry experience definately helped me get my position. The CFA is not going to be looked down on, but I wouldn't both with any second rate college programs after UC - if you want more schooling do UC's...

The banks have a massive advantage in software, much faster and IT to customize it. The 'programming skills' are mainly for algo, stat stuff, not TA - anything beyond basic TA is a rarity. There is a news advantage being better connected and closer to the rumor mill, but not as much of an...