The reason why 1 contract = $100,000 is to "control risks."
Here is my perfect example:
http://www.elitetrader.com/et/index.php?threads/emg-brewery-and-pizzeria.294271/page-128
I am currrently short 1960.50. eMini is currently at 1996.00. So, I am down $443.75 per contract per...