Can you trade comodities such as Gold, Silver, Oil, etc using an online brokerage and a Roth IRA?

My online brokerage is TradeKing. Up until now I’ve only traded stocks and options, but I’m interested in broading my horizons to new types of investments. I’m just wondering if I need a new account, or if I can do this with my current brokerage.

Crude Oil, Gas, Gold and Silver Trade in Disconnect

Nov 4th, 2009 Precious Metals ETF have gone wild the past 2 weeks. Last week we saw gold and silver prices drop sharply as it shook out short term trader’s stop orders before breaking out and moving higher. Also there is a disconnect between the gold and the dollar. Energy commodities like natural gas and […]

What is the best and safest way to leverage an investment and gold or silver ? I do not know how to trade ?

I have never traded options. I also would like to find good stocks to buy based on higher prices for gold and silver.