Good investment.  I have wanted a larger stock pot for years and finally got one.  What a perfect pot!  I have a set of cookware that is the poshest, most efficient on the market and most expensive of the market but the stock pot was too small.  It seemed like every time I started making stew or soup, the amount became too much for my 4 quart Dutch oven that came with the set. I dearly love my cookware so I took my time ordering.  I wanted to get the right supplement, although not the same make, to complete my set.  This is a good addition and makes lovely soups.  Heating is equalized with this pot.  It's stainless steel, with a stainless steel cladding to an aluminum bottom.  It works well on my glass range.  Price was great.