May want to have a look at SureTrader. It's in the Bahamas and can get you around the PDT rules. It's not for everyone, but I have clients who use them and like the freedom it gives them on smaller accounts. 6 to 1 leverage to give you $3k buying power off $500. Of course if you lose more than $500, well you owe them.... Margin is risky especially if new to trading. So while having a SureTrader account and access to the leverage, doesn't mean you have to use it.