regular has $1000 per 1 point movement in VIX...value of contract is >$20000
mini has $100 per 1 point movement in VIX...value of contract is >$2000
If I don't want to have leveraged position, and I am a small player...I think mini might be better as a hedge for other stock positions...well, i didn't make the trade because i don't have future account...