Yes, inverse ETFs are not suitable for a 5-6 month timeframe, I m told...the jury is still out. So you think the ETFs are better than options?There are ETFs that you can buy that allow you to short QQQ and SPY. For you it is a long equity position. But within the fund, they use derivatives to establish a short position. They are called inverse ETFs.
But be careful, and read the specs. Make sure you know what the f**k you are buying LOL. Some of those funds use heavy leverage, aiming to double or triple the index's inverse.